The East Frisian says, "All sweet land," referring to his vast land, which he loves more than anything.
And since we've lived here for over eight years and our daughters were born in Wittmund, we also like this region and still have friends here—and enjoy visiting.

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Rüdiger M

October 27, 2025

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A sluice is a closable waterway in a dike through which excess water from the inland can flow freely into the sea. The process of flowing through the sluice is called sluice drainage. The term sluice is likely a Frisian word derived from the verb "seichen" (to strain), and thus refers to the place where water can flow out.

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1. Nessmersiel Windmill – View of the Sluice loop from Neßmersiel

5.16km

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2. Terrain Cure Trail Ruhezone I/18 – View of Norderney Lighthouse loop from Ostdorf

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3. Bench Behind the Dike – View of the Sluice loop from Ostdorf

4.57km

01:09

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

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Thursday 29 January

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Location: Dornum, Aurich, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

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