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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Schleswig-Holstein

Schleswig-Holstein’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Schleswig-Holstein. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: December 10, 2025

Lister shifting dunes

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The three Lister shifting dunes are among the top highlights in the north of the island. From the road, guests have a great view of the dune landscape,

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Geltinger Birk Nature Reserve

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A well-developed hiking and biking trail gives you the opportunity to always descend the Geltinger Birk along the coast. Most beautiful in the early morning or late evening hours!

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View of the Baltic Sea from the Brodtener Steilufer

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Very nice stretch of the Baltic Sea cycle path from Timmendorf beach to Travemünde.

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Uwe Dune (Uwe-Düne)

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The Uwe Dune is about 1 km from Kampen. A wooden staircase with 110 steps leads to the viewing platform on its summit. The view is gigantic and in good …

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Böhler Lighthouse and St. Peter-Ording Salt Marsh Cycle Path

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Wide salt marshes along the road that stretch to the sea. It's wonderful to cycle along here and feel the wind in your face.

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Red Cliff (Rotes Kliff)

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One of the most popular destinations in Kampen is the Red Cliff. A 52-meter-high cliff stretching between Kampen and Wenningstedt, it has served as a landmark for sailors for centuries. …

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Northern Lake Lowland Nature Reserve (Nördliche Seeniederung)

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A partially passable grass path runs along the dam. It's no problem with an MTB, but a trekking bike can also manage this route without damage. It is not always …

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View of the Westerhever Lighthouse and the Tümlauer Koog

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A nice tour from St. Peter Ording, along the dike, past the grazing sheep, towards Westerheverleuchturm.

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Geltinger Birk Nature and Bird Sanctuary

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A beautiful nature reserve in a unique location by the sea.

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The Wandering Dunes at List, Sylt

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A very beautiful dune landscape with designated paths. Here are signs that please stay on the paths or paths and not the whole beautiful nature breaks.
Please stay tuned and help preserve this beautiful nature.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Schleswig-Holstein

Lister shifting dunes

Geltinger Birk Nature Reserve

View of the Baltic Sea from the Brodtener Steilufer

Uwe Dune (Uwe-Düne)

Böhler Lighthouse and St. Peter-Ording Salt Marsh Cycle Path

Red Cliff (Rotes Kliff)

Northern Lake Lowland Nature Reserve (Nördliche Seeniederung)

View of the Westerhever Lighthouse and the Tümlauer Koog

Geltinger Birk Nature and Bird Sanctuary

The Wandering Dunes at List, Sylt

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