프리드리히-빌헬름-뤼브케-쿠그‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪12‬개의 천연기념물

On a sunny day, you're never alone at the cliff. It's different in winter: there's plenty of space and time to appreciate the landscape, and you can easily imagine the history of the cliff.

The Rickelsbüller Koog is a nature reserve covering approximately 534 hectares in the North Frisian district – the northwesternmost point of mainland Germany lies there, directly on the border dam near Rodenäs-Markhäuser. Since its embankment in 1981 and official designation as a protected area in 1982, it offers a mosaic of wet meadows, reed beds, and inland waters that developed from the former mudflats and salt marshes. For birdwatchers, the Koog is a true paradise: it is one of the most important resting and breeding areas along the Schleswig-Holstein North Sea coast. Species such as pink-footed goose, barnacle goose, redshank, black-tailed godwit, dunlin, knot, and many more rest and breed here in large numbers. Particularly impressive are the now regular sightings of white-tailed eagles – a testament to the ecological importance of the area. The landscape is crisscrossed by easily accessible dikes and observation points, including an observation hut. Ideal for nature lovers: binoculars are a must to experience the vibrant birdlife in action. The circular trail – for example, part of the "WWF Tour – Boundless Birdlife" – runs approximately 13 km through the area, offering extensive experiences of the open landscape and the opportunity to experience the northernmost point of the mainland. The Koog is accessible via Rodenäs: By bike or car, you can reach a free parking area directly next to the dike via the border road. From there, paths lead into the protected area – the clear landscape, the rich birdlife, and the peacefully flowing border make the destination a special natural location.

the landscape with the various flying animals

The route through the Morsum cliff is marked out on wide paths and cyclists find their way along the "Nösse Kuhle" lake. Cyclists can then dismount and look at the white-brown cliff and the heath and reed landscape. The way back goes via Africa: the slope dominated by sand creates the feeling of being in Africa.

The Morsum Cliff on Sylt is not only geologically and scenically impressive, but also an important habitat for sand martins. These birds nest in the steep cliff walls and are a special highlight for bird watchers. The sand martins dig their nesting holes in the soft sand and clay walls of the cliff, which offers them protection and ideal conditions for raising their young. A walk along the Morsum Cliff not only offers the opportunity to observe these fascinating birds, but also a deep insight into the diverse flora and fauna of the area. The circular path begins at the Nösistich car park and leads along the cliff, where numerous information boards provide information about the geology and the animal world. Especially in spring and summer, visitors can watch the sand martins performing their daring flight maneuvers and building their nests. The cliff itself consists of various rock layers that are up to ten million years old. This unique geology makes the area one of the oldest and most important nature reserves in Schleswig-Holstein. In addition to the sand martins, you can also find rare plant species such as the lungwort and the spotted orchid, which support the ecological balance of the cliff.

Beautiful to look at and surrounded by an equally beautiful hiking area.

a wonderful joint nature conservation project between Germany and Denmark

The panoramic circular trail around the geologically unique Morsum Cliff nature reserve offers a spectacular view of the Wadden Sea National Park and at the same time a fascinating insight into the earth's history, which is up to eight million years old. See: https://www.insel-sylt.de/tour/rundweg-am-morsum-kliff/