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

Last updated: February 4, 2026

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213 m

Greetsiel Sluice Gates

Highlight • Monument

There are 2 old wooden sluice gates, an information board and benches for a break.

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574 m

Greetsiel Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

The picture-book village Greetsiel in East Frisia is a wonderful travel destination for a vacation on the North Sea in Germany. Stroll through cobblestone streets past idyllic brick houses to …

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4.25 km

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4.81 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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9.83 km

The Leysiel barrage fulfills several functions: The 30 meter wide sluice supports the drainage function of the facilities in Greetsiel and Leybuchtsiel. The 200-hectare reservoir, which is located inside the …

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16.7 km

View of the Canal and Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful path through the protected area and along the canal.

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17.1 km

Leyhörner Sieltief

Highlight • River

Enjoy wonderful peace and quiet, sweeping panoramic views. Watch various birds. Seagulls squawk.

Hello, welcome to a relaxing break. 📸

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18.0 km

Crab cutters at Greetsiel Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful maritime flair, the colorful crab boats🦑🦐 are a wonderful photo opportunity 💙📸🛟⚓️.
The over 600 year old harbor and Greetsiel itself, very idyllic.
Nice little fishing village with lots of attention to detail 💙

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18.5 km

Greetsiel Fishing Harbor

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Greetsiel is a beautiful town with many small shops that invite you to browse and shop. There is also a selection of coffees and localities to strengthen yourself. The harbor …

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18.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

4.70 km

2.89 km

202 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

6.56 km

642 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

Thursday 26 February

13°C

8°C

88 %

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View of the Canal and Nature Reserve

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