Dune landscape at Sturmeck – South Beach, Borkum loop from Jakob-van-Dyken-Weg

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Dune landscape at Sturmeck – South Beach, Borkum loop from Jakob-van-Dyken-Weg

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Dune landscape at Sturmeck – South Beach, Borkum loop from Jakob-van-Dyken-Weg

06:41

26.4km

60m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Ruhezone I/10

Nationalpark Niedersächsisches Wattenmeer

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.25 km

Vereinsgelände Hegering Borkum

Forest

5.47 km

Aussichtsdüne Ostland

Viewpoint

13.1 km

Nordstrand

Highlight • Beach

19.0 km

Hundestrand

Beach

19.3 km

Beach

21.3 km

Dune landscape at Sturmeck

Highlight • Natural

Along the beach promenade, there are great cafes with large terraces and a wonderful view of the Wadden Sea.

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22.0 km

View of the Tidal Flats, Borkum Beach

Highlight • Beach

Extensive quiet beaches on Borkum

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22.5 km

Sand Dunes of the North Sea

Highlight • Natural

A very beautiful sight

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24.9 km

South Beach, Borkum

Highlight • Beach

Seals can also be seen here again and again. Pure relaxation!

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25.5 km

Pathway to Südstrand Beach Lighthouse

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful, large sandy beach, regardless of the tides. There's a small playground (consisting of a basket swing, seesaw, slide, and sand).

Here you can enjoy the fresh sea breeze.

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25.9 km

Greune Stee Lowland Forest

Highlight • Forest

Very nice idyllic way,
In the summer it is essential to smear Autan there are many mosquitos

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26.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

7.16 km

4.80 km

1.12 km

380 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

6.92 km

1.16 km

1.01 km

988 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

11°C

6°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 36.0 km/h

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Comments

October 7, 2025,Ostfriesenstraße🏘️ - Wasserkante🌊 - Greune Stee🍀 ab Kiebitzdelle-Ostdünen🥾🥾

After an eventful weekend marked by rain and storm surges, Monday was remarkably quiet both in terms of the weather and our activities😴. The latter had to be counteracted, so I set out again early in the morning for an island hike🥾🥾.

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September 19, 2022,Borkum-Wanderung 🥾🥾: Heimliche Liebe - Oststrand ab Alter Leuchtturm

After the hiking-free past few weeks, our stay on the North Sea island of Borkum should be used for a comeback. After initial explorations by bike, the third day was used for a beautiful and varied tour.

In sunny weather we started at our quarters next to the old lighthouse. Past the historical fence made of whale bones we headed …

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October 4, 2022,🇩🇪 Borkum 👍⛱

Borkum 👍☀️⛱
Endless beach. The island is simply a dream for a short vacation. Whether on foot, by bike or just strolling along the beach promenade and enjoying the sun ☀️.
Thumbs up 👍🏖💪😊

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