Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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3.24 km

Leyhörn Birdwatching Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Here, on the bog lakes are always resting many birds. If you feel like watching the birds with binoculars from bird watching stand NABU, so as not to disturb birds.

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3.24 km

Leyhörn Nature Reserve Birdwatching Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Leybucht is a so-called "hot spot" for ornithologists. Around 200 different species of birds can be found here over the course of the year. From salt marshes and pastures …

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3.62 km

View of the Salt Marshes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Directly from the parking lot you come to the dike and from there you have a good view of the salt marshes

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3.73 km

Path Along the Dike to Pilsum Lighthouse

Highlight • Trail

The lighthouse can be seen from a distance, and the route can also be easily covered by bike. Along the way, you pass a small inland body of water where you can observe birds from a small wooden hut.

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4.23 km

Salt Marshes in Front of the Dike

Highlight • Natural

Great view of the salt marshes.

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4.46 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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5.97 km

View of Leyhörn Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy wonderful peace and quiet, expansive panoramic views.
Different birds to watch....seagulls squawking....
💙 Hello, welcome to a soothing break 📸

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7.29 km

Greetsiel Dike

Highlight • Structure

Enjoy wonderful peace and quiet, expansive panoramic views.
Different birds to watch....seagulls squawking....
💙 Hello, welcome to a soothing break 📸

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8.49 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.66 km

1.98 km

1.46 km

398 m

Surfaces

5.02 km

3.12 km

241 m

111 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 April

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3°C

6 %

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Leyhörn Birdwatching Hut

Leyhörn Nature Reserve Birdwatching Hut

View of the Salt Marshes

Path Along the Dike to Pilsum Lighthouse

Salt Marshes in Front of the Dike

Pilsum Lighthouse

View of Leyhörn Bay

Greetsiel Dike

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