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Red Cliff (Rotes Kliff)

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Red Cliff (Rotes Kliff)

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Location: Kampen (Sylt), North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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1. View of Kampen Lighthouse – Lister shifting dunes loop from Wenningstedt

33.8km

01:56

90m

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2. View of Kampen Lighthouse – Listland Wandering Dune loop from Wenningstedt

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02:05

90m

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3. View of Kampen Lighthouse – Lister shifting dunes loop from Rantum

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02:30

120m

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VfB1897

July 3, 2024

Dune landscape on the Red Cliff

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Schwerte-Radler

July 22, 2024

The Red Cliff is an impressive 30-meter-high cliff on the island of Sylt, stretching between the villages of Wenningstedt and Kampen along the west coast. This cliff edge stretches for about four kilometers and offers spectacular views of the North Sea. The red coloring of the cliff comes from the iron-rich clay, which acquires its characteristic color through oxidation, especially at sunset.

Historically, the cliffs have served as an unmistakable landmark of the island of Sylt for sailors for centuries. Geologically, the Red Cliff was formed about 120,000 years ago during the Saale Ice Age, when glaciers deposited rock materials. Over time, coastal erosion formed the current cliff.

For hiking enthusiasts, the Red Cliff offers a scenic route that leads from Wenningstedt to Kampen. This hike offers almost constant sea views and ends at the Uwe Dune, the highest elevation on Sylt. The way back follows the beach, where the height and colour of the cliff are particularly impressive.

The Red Cliff is not only a geological highlight, but also an important part of the nature reserve that includes the heathland at the top of the cliff. This area has been a nature reserve since 1979 in order to preserve the unique flora and fauna.

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🚲 Hans-Werner

June 29, 2025

The Red Cliff and Uwe's Dune a tour

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Location: Kampen (Sylt), North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Red Cliff (Rotes Kliff)

1. View of Kampen Lighthouse – Lister shifting dunes loop from Wenningstedt

2. View of Kampen Lighthouse – Listland Wandering Dune loop from Wenningstedt

3. View of Kampen Lighthouse – Lister shifting dunes loop from Rantum

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