Pilsum Lighthouse – Dike cycle path on the North Sea loop from Greetsiel

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Pilsum Lighthouse – Dike cycle path on the North Sea loop from Greetsiel

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Pilsum Lighthouse – Dike cycle path on the North Sea loop from Greetsiel

02:26

42.4km

50m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 19.1 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.81 km

Pilsum Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Who does not know it, the famous lighthouse of East Frisia. A must see when vacationing in the area. Always worth seeing for me when I'm there.

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5.47 km

Dike cycle path on the North Sea

Highlight • Cycleway

Nicely developed path for cycling, jogging or skating. The path seems endless and the view is great!

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16.6 km

Upleward village center and church with decorative fences and a horse sculpture

Highlight • Settlement

The cycle path for the small village of Upleward which lies there with beautiful impressions

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19.9 km

North Sea Coast Cycle Path (Deichradweg)

Highlight • Cycleway

With a breeze of North Sea air along the endlessly long, beautiful cycle path with a view of the North Sea. Just lovely.

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20.6 km

Campen Lighthouse

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The Campen lighthouse is a so-called steel truss tower. At 65.30 m, it is the tallest lighthouse in Germany. It was built in 1889 and since then its beacon has …

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20.9 km

Rest Area at Campen Lighthouse

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The rest and information area offers a breathtaking view of the Wadden Sea nature reserve and a great view of the Campen Lighthouse.
The spot on the dike crown is equipped with a bench that invites you to linger.

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35.3 km

View of the Wadden Sea and Eemshaven

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ideal for bike tours

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37.3 km

Bird Sanctuary

Highlight • Natural

42.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

13.0 km

12.2 km

3.52 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.9 km

9.17 km

3.31 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

13°C

8°C

37 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

June 12, 2023,Fahrradtour Campen Greetsiel

Unfortunately, the cycle path on the dyke was closed due to construction work, so we had to cycle an additional 10 kilometers.

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June 28, 2023,Fahrradtour von "Camping am Deich" nach Greetsiel über Nienhof Hofcafé "Kluntjestuv" und Pilsumer Leuchtturm

Nice day trip by bike, unfortunately you can't take as many breaks as there are opportunities along the way.
This day had started with a light drizzle and a light but steady south-westerly wind.
The drizzle only eased up and stopped completely for the time being, towards the end (around 5:30 p.m.) the rain picked up a lot and got …

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June 25, 2024,Greetsiel Altstadt, Steinhaus (Burg), Pilsumer Leuchtturm

Pilsum Lighthouse
The Pilsum Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the North Sea dike not far from the town of Pilsum, which belongs to the municipality of Krummhörn. The tower is one of the most famous landmarks in East Frisia.

Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilsumer_Leuchtturm

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August 26, 2021,Gretsiel

Dyke route partially closed. Signposted diversion but far inland

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August 24, 2024,"Altes Siel"- Greetsiel – Blick auf Greetsieler Hafen Runde von Greetsiel

The East Frisia region is quite well known. But it's not so crowded, people still say hello on the way.
And: good clientele. I can't imagine that any of them have ever gone to the police station. No AMG noise. That's good too.
But there's great nature to chill out in.

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October 26, 2021,Campener Leuchtturm Fahrradtour

After 308 steps you are on the highest lighthouse (65m) in Germany

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August 7, 2022,Einfahrrunde im Norden

Entry lap in the north of Greetsiel to Upleward and back.
Here are only the dikes to cross and not the big mountains.

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August 18, 2021,Greetsiel-Upleward und zurück

Moin friends,
Today the last bike tour in the far north before heading home again.
Some of our opponents were on the bike today.
1. sudden onset of rain 🌧 which was not previously announced (based on the weather report).
This briefly forced me to have a coffee ☕️ and cake 🍰.
2. Permanent headwind no matter in which direction …

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