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Fort Kugelbake – Duhnen Beach loop from Cuxhaven

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Lower Saxony

Cuxhaven

Fort Kugelbake – Duhnen Beach loop from Cuxhaven

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182

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Fort Kugelbake – Duhnen Beach loop from Cuxhaven

02:27

23.5km

30m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Ruhezone I/50

Ruhezone I/49

Nationalpark Niedersächsisches Wattenmeer

Cuxhavener Küstenheiden

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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597 m

Ritzebüttler Schleusenpriel

Lake

4.93 km

Fort Kugelbake

Highlight • Historical Site

The fort was built from 1869-1879. It originally had strategic importance for securing the river mouth. Since it was not needed, parts were blown up after the war and it …

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8.14 km

Duhnen Beach

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Duhner Strand is certainly one of the most beautiful beach sections on the long sandy beach of Cuxhaven. Many cafes and beach bars can be found here, as well as …

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8.50 km

Leuchtfeuer Cafe, Duhnen

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Since 2006, after extensive reconstruction work, a café has been located in the building of the former reading hall Duhnen. In 1958, a beacon had been installed on the roof …

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10.9 km

Duhner Heide Observation Platform

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The tower stands exactly on the coast between heath and mudflats. From here you can see very well the island Neuwerk.

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12.0 km

Nestled between Duhner Heide and Wernerwald, Sahlenburg is located directly on the beach in western Cuxhaven. The course part Sahlenburg lies on a Geestridge. Its impressive height offers enough protection …

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12.7 km

Duhner Heide Discovery Trail and Lookout Tower

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This is a beautiful hiking trail along the North Sea and later through the dunes, which is also easy to navigate by bike.

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15.1 km

Duhnen Beach Promenade

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Nice route along the beach. However, one should primarily look towards the water and not towards the land, since there are many building sins.

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23.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.42 km

7.00 km

2.98 km

2.89 km

2.59 km

541 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

7.54 km

1.51 km

329 m

199 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 23 August

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