- Brief description
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Circle the northernmost tip of Germany and enjoy the unspoilt nature and the view of Denmark and the two lighthouses.
- Difficulty
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difficult
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Car park at the List-West beacon
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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There are only a few houses on the Ellenbogen, so you can really speak of "pure nature" here. On this tour around Ellenbogen, you can enjoy the idyllic landscape and complete tranquillity. As you walk along the beach, you will see the Sylt ferry pass by on its way to Rømø and, if you are lucky, you may spot seals on the beach or in the water as well as migratory birds in the air. On this long tour around the Ellenbogen, you will also pass both lighthouses on the Ellenbogen. At the end of the tour, you will pass the surfing area at the King's Harbour, where you can watch the kite surfers jumping if the wind is good.
- Directions
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We start from the car park past the white List-West beacon through the dunes to the west beach. Once there, we keep to the right and follow the coastline around the tip of the elbow. At the surfing area at Königshafen, we cross over into the interior of the Ellenbogen and take the direct route back to the car park.
- Highest point
- 10 m
- Endpoint
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Car park at the List-West beacon
- Height profile
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© outdooractive.com - Equipment
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Most of the route is on the beach, which is why windproof clothing and shoes suitable for sand are recommended. Barefoot walking is possible in summer.
As there are no refreshment stops at Ellenbogen, you should take enough drinking water and a snack with you if necessary.
- Safety instructions
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Swimming is prohibited at Ellenbogen due to the strong currents and the associated danger to life!
Dune protection is island protection - please only enter the dunes via the designated paths.
Dogs must be kept on a lead on the entire Ellenbogen due to the free-roaming sheep.
If you encounter a seal on the beach, please keep at least 200 metres away.
- Tips
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The northernmost point in Germany is located at Ellenbogen. A wooden sign points to the point: 55 ° 3 ' 30 North 08 ° 24 ' 55 East
- Directions
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From Westerland, follow the signs to List. After Süderheidetal, turn left before List onto the old Listlandstraße towards Weststrand. After the Weststrandhalle, turn left onto Ellenbogen. A toll fee of €6 per car must be paid at the toll booth, as the Ellenbogen and the road built there are privately owned. Bicycles and pedestrians can pass free of charge.
- Public transportation
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With the SVG bus route 5 (part of route 1). The nearest bus stop, Weststrand, is approx. 2 km from the starting point of this route. These 2 kilometres can be covered on the Weststrand.
- Parking
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Parking at Ellenbogen is free of charge in the numerous car parks along the road. The hike starts at the car park by the western beacon.
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AuthorThe tour Large elbow round is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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