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The Wandering Dunes of Nord-Sylt

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The Wandering Dunes of Nord-Sylt

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The Wandering Dunes of Nord-Sylt

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Location: List auf Sylt, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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1. Lister shifting dunes – View of the Kampen Lighthouse loop from List auf Sylt

22.5km

01:18

70m

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

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2. View of the Kampen Lighthouse – Lister shifting dunes loop from Morsum

45.2km

02:34

150m

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

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3. Ellenbogen – Lister shifting dunes loop from Kampen (Sylt)

27.9km

01:35

50m

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𝐃𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐲

June 18, 2025

On Sylt, there are dunes that go on vacation – without a suitcase. The island's famous shifting dunes are the ultimate "globetrotters" of the North Sea: Every year, they move up to 5 meters further, taking with them everything that isn't nailed down. Even signs like "No Trespassing" suddenly appear in the middle of nowhere.

What makes the dunes so special?

Sand on the Move:
The wind simply blows the dunes ahead of it – like an overzealous robot vacuum cleaner.
If you can't find your favorite beach chair, it's not the Prosecco that's to blame, but the dune dynamics.
The "Böögen":
That's what Sylt residents call the dune "babies" – small sand hills that eventually grow into gigantic dunes (if they aren't eaten away by the next storm first).
Eco-thriller:
The dunes are burying everything, even World War II bunkers – nature is simply reclaiming what's rightfully hers.

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Location: List auf Sylt, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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The Wandering Dunes of Nord-Sylt

1. Lister shifting dunes – View of the Kampen Lighthouse loop from List auf Sylt

2. View of the Kampen Lighthouse – Lister shifting dunes loop from Morsum

3. Ellenbogen – Lister shifting dunes loop from Kampen (Sylt)

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