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Schleswig-Holstein

Seal Beach – Seal Viewing Dune loop from Helgoland

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Germany
Schleswig-Holstein

Seal Beach – Seal Viewing Dune loop from Helgoland

Easy

4.7

(60)

288

hikers

Seal Beach – Seal Viewing Dune loop from Helgoland

01:52

7.41km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Helgoländer Felssockel

Waypoints

A

Start point

Ferry Terminal

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1

578 m

Dune Island of Helgoland

Highlight • Beach

Walk around the dune and welcome the seals and gray seals

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2

3.73 km

Seal Beach

Highlight • Beach

Grey seals and harbor seals are a great place to watch.
Be careful to keep your distance as you can get very close to them!

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3

3.97 km

Fossil Beach Helgoland

Highlight • Beach

You can find a lot of different fossils here. E.g. petrified sea urchins etc.

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4

4.67 km

The gray seals often gather here.

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5

4.81 km

Helgoland Oberfeuer Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

6

5.54 km

Seal Viewing Dune

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fortified observation dune with some well-kept seating and - with a bit of luck - view of the seals on the beach.

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7

6.06 km

Bungalow Village Helgoland Dune

Highlight • Rest Area

The modern bungalows have a cozy living / dining room with a fully equipped kitchen and one or two bedrooms. An extra bed is often possible through the sofa bed …

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6.97 km

The complete panoramic hiking trail on the dunes is accessible from October to March.

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7.41 km

End point

Ferry Terminal

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.92 km

1.92 km

1.29 km

285 m

Surfaces

2.39 km

2.33 km

1.99 km

703 m

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Monday 13 July

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