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Dornum

Welcome to Dornum, a charming destination in the north of Germany. This guide provides you with all the information and tips you need to make the most of your stay here.

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Attractions in Dornum


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recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 15 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 16 m
Descent 16 m

Bike route through the rural marshland landscape. Cozy resting spots with swing benches (healthy benches where you can dangle your legs and relax ...

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from Hilde Rahmann,   Ostfriesland Tourismus
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.5 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 8 m
Descent 9 m

The exciting exploration of the mudflats in front of Neßmersiel leads all the way to the island of Baltrum. Along the way, we learn interesting ...

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Die Nordsee GmbH
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 18.2 km
Duration 4:20 h
Ascent 10 m
Descent 10 m

Bike route from the dike to the inland around Neßmersiel. Cozy resting spots with dangling benches (healthy benches where you can let your legs & ...

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from Tourismus GmbH Gemeide Dornum,   Ostfriesland Tourismus
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 657.8 km
Duration 44:20 h
Ascent 515 m
Descent 489 m

Breathe in the North Sea air: Fancy a European cycle route? The North Sea Coast Cycle Route makes it possible. The route leads through eight ...

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Urlaubsregion Altes Land am Elbstrom
Bicycle Rides · Ostfriesland
Through the Herrlichkeit to the Sea
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 48.2 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 23 m
Descent 21 m

Through the Herrlichkeit to the Sea Dornum · Arle · Großeheide · Hage · Neßmersiel · Dornumersiel · Dornum (approx. 42.5 km)

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from Ostfriesland Touristik - Landkreis Aurich GmbH,   Ostfriesland Tourismus
Long Distance Cycling · Germany
North Sea Coast Cycle Route (D-Route 1)
Premium content Difficulty easy closed
Distance 915.4 km
Duration 62:00 h
Ascent 775 m
Descent 769 m

The North Sea Coast Cycle Route or D-Route 1 runs along the entire German North Sea coast from the Dutch to the Danish border.

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from Wiebke Hillen,   Outdooractive Premium
Long Distance Cycling · Lower Saxony
North Sea Cycle Route/ Nordseeküsten-Radweg
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 304 km
Duration 20:30 h
Ascent 144 m
Descent 144 m

With a length of 6,000 kilometers, the North Sea Cycle Route is one of the longest long-distance cycle paths in the world. It runs through eight ...

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from Franziska Hots,   Ostfriesland Tourismus
Long Distance Cycling · Ostfriesland
Friesenroute Rad up Pad - 3rd stage (3/6)
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 42.7 km
Duration 2:50 h
Ascent 25 m
Descent 26 m

Continue along the coast into the outskirts of the Wadden Sea National Park and to the "Herrlichkeit" Dornum with its castles and fortresses.

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from Ostfriesland Touristik - Landkreis Aurich GmbH,   Ostfriesland Tourismus
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 101.6 km
Duration 19:21 h
Ascent 20 m
Descent 20 m

Route from 2022-11-12, created from my GPS recording. Detailed track data of the hike can be found under "Additional Information". The elevation ...

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 121.8 km
Duration 23:53 h
Ascent 14 m
Descent 23 m

Route as part of the "ULTRAMARSCH Halloween Challenge" from 2022-10-30, created from my GPS recording, detailed track data of the hike is provided ...

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
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Geographically, Dornum is located on the North Sea coast between the cities of Wilhelmshaven and Emden. The region is known for its picturesque landscapes with endless sandy beaches, green meadows and wide fields. The numerous dikes along the coast are also particularly impressive.

Topically relevant sights include Dornum Castle and the historic windmill at Westeraccumersiel. A visit to the Wadden Sea National Park is also definitely worthwhile - here you can observe rare animal species such as seals or lugworms.

Cultural highlights are also plentiful in Dornum: the local history museum impressively shows the life of bygone times in the countryside; concerts and theatre performances are held regularly during the summer.

Culinary Dornum has a lot to offer fish lovers in particular - fresh catch is served directly at many harbour pubs. But you should also try hearty regional specialities such as kale or labskaus!

The best outdoor activities are undoubtedly on the beach - whether sunbathing, swimming or surfing! But bicycle tours through the countryside or walks along the dikes are also highly recommended.

If it should rain, you can visit the North Sea Aquarium in Dornum, for example, or take a trip to nearby Aurich - there are many museums and cultural events here.

Overall, Dornum is definitely worth a trip - the picturesque landscape, the cultural highlights and culinary delights offer something for every taste. It is especially nice here in summer, when you can relax on the beach or cycle through the greenery. This travel guide will help you plan your stay in the best possible way!

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