Nature Reserve Guide
Nord-Sylt is a nature reserve characterized by its diverse coastal landscapes, including expansive dune systems, sandy beaches along the North Sea, and the unique UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea. This northern part of Sylt island offers varied terrain suitable for outdoor pursuits, from the flat, protected mudflats to the rolling dunes and the distinct coastal scenery of the Ellenbogen. The area's natural features provide a setting for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.
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7,144
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58.7km
03:24
150m
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:11
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.8km
00:40
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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1,357
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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675
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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852
riders
86.8km
03:32
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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01:21
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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01:41
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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32.7km
01:29
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70m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.8
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508
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41.5km
02:08
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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72.7km
03:50
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
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108
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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50.5km
02:37
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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192
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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120
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.83km
00:43
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.99km
00:43
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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31.3km
01:38
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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14.8km
00:41
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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16.4km
00:49
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20m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
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Hard gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Nord-Sylt nature reserve offers a range of outdoor activities including hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and gravel biking. The area features over 100 routes, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from more than 19,000 visitors.
Popular hiking routes include the "Jensmetten-Berg Viewpoint – Nord-Sylt Dune Boardwalk loop from List(Sylt), Weststrand," a moderate 6.1-mile (9.8 km) trail. Another option is the "Old Groynes at Ellenbogen, Sylt – Ellenbogen Beach, North Sylt loop from Uthörn," which is a moderate 8.3-mile (13.3 km) route. More hiking options are available in the Hiking around Nord-Sylt guide.
Yes, Nord-Sylt offers easy hiking trails. Specific easy routes can be found in the Easy hikes around Nord-Sylt guide. These routes are generally suitable for those new to hiking or seeking a less strenuous experience.
For touring cyclists, the "Ellenbogen – Lister shifting dunes loop from Kampen (Sylt)" is an easy 17.4-mile (27.9 km) route. Road cyclists can explore the "Rantum Basin Dike Path – Dunes of Nord-Sylt loop from List auf Sylt," a moderate 53.9-mile (86.8 km) route. Further cycling options are detailed in the Cycling around Nord-Sylt guide.
Nord-Sylt features mountain biking trails, such as the easy "Lister shifting dunes – Lister Harbor loop from List auf Sylt," spanning 19.2 miles (30.8 km). Another option is the moderate "Lister shifting dunes – Hörnum Harbor loop from List auf Sylt," which is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) long. More trails are listed in the MTB Trails around Nord-Sylt guide.
Nord-Sylt is home to diverse natural features including expansive dune landscapes, the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea, and miles of sandy beaches. The Ellenbogen, located at Germany's northernmost point, offers unique coastal scenery. The region also features natural monuments and areas like the Braderup Heath.
Yes, Nord-Sylt offers several jogging routes. An example is the moderate "View of Kampen – Badegang Sculptures loop from Kampen (Sylt)," which covers 6.4 miles (10.3 km). Another is the "Dune Trail Kampen – Tö Wit Klef, Braderuper Heide loop from Kampen (Sylt)," a moderate 6.2-mile (10.0 km) route. Additional routes are available in the Running Trails around Nord-Sylt guide.
Routes in Nord-Sylt have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 19,000 visitors who have explored the area's diverse trails.
Information regarding natural monuments and other significant natural features in the area can be found in the Natural Monuments around Nord-Sylt guide. This resource highlights specific locations and their ecological importance.
The Naturschutzgemeinschaft Sylt e.V. (Nature Conservation Association Sylt) can be reached for inquiries. Their website is www.naturschutz-sylt.de, and their phone number is +49 4651 44421.
Nord-Sylt offers gravel biking opportunities. An example is the moderate "Rantum dune landscape – Rantumbecken Dike Path loop from Sylt," which is 9.2 miles (14.8 km) long. More routes are available in the Gravel biking around Nord-Sylt guide.

