Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Natural Monuments

Ancient burial mounds near Morsum

Natural Monuments

Ancient burial mounds near Morsum

Highlight • Historical Site

Ancient burial mounds near Morsum

Recommended by 139 cyclists out of 151

Save

Location: Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Save

See rides here

Take Me There

Routes here

Top cycling routes to Ancient burial mounds near Morsum

4.8

(747)

3,032

riders

1. Rantum Basin Dyke Trail – Morsum Cliff loop from Rantum

39.3km

02:20

50m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.8

(646)

2,616

riders

2. Keitum Village – Morsum Cliff loop from Wenningstedt

34.9km

02:04

80m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.6

(371)

2,445

riders

3. Morsum Cliff – Keitum Village loop from Wenningstedt

29.4km

01:43

80m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Tips

Schwerte-Radler

March 14, 2025

The area around Morsum on the island of Sylt is rich in archaeological sites, particularly prehistoric burial mounds, which bear witness to millennia of settlement. These burial mounds predominantly date from the Bronze Age (c. 1700 to 500 BC) and the Viking Age (c. 800 to 1066 AD).

A notable example is a burial mound in Morsum, in which archaeologists have discovered a total of 35 burials. This illustrates the repeated use of such mounds over generations.

Another important burial mound near Morsum is the so-called Munkhoog. Although this burial mound was damaged by military installations during World War II, it remains an important testament to Sylt's prehistoric burial culture.

These burial mounds are not only archaeologically significant but also characterize the landscape around Morsum. They offer hikers and cyclists the opportunity to delve into the island's early history and experience the cultural significance of these sites.

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 10 m

Weather

Saturday 13 December

8°C

7°C

13 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 36.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See rides here

Take Me There

Location: Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Thatched-Roof House with Garden, Sylt

Traditional Thatched-Roof House in Sylt

View of the Wadden Sea from Nössedeich

Nössedeich

Viewpoint on Morsum Cliff

Morsum Kliff

Trail to Morsum-Kliff

View of the Deich and Wadden Sea with Sheep

View of the Wadden Sea at Morsum Cliff

Thatched-Roof Houses in Morsum

Cattle Pasture Near the Cliffs

Rantumbecken Dike Path

Ancient burial mounds near Morsum

1. Rantum Basin Dyke Trail – Morsum Cliff loop from Rantum

2. Keitum Village – Morsum Cliff loop from Wenningstedt

3. Morsum Cliff – Keitum Village loop from Wenningstedt

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️