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Otterndorf

Wadden Sea National Park – Pathway on the Otterndorf Dike loop from Otterndorf

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Germany

Lower Saxony

Otterndorf

Wadden Sea National Park – Pathway on the Otterndorf Dike loop from Otterndorf

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Wadden Sea National Park – Pathway on the Otterndorf Dike loop from Otterndorf

01:07

4.42km

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Waypoints

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333 m

Dike Workers Sculpture, Otterndorf

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KEEN DON'T WANT TO DIEKEN
EN MUST WEAR
Design and execution F.Müller - Belecke 1996

(Who doesn't want to dike, has to give way)

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477 m

View of the Medem River and Otterndorf Marina

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Coming from the dyke you have a beautiful view of the small harbor, the lock system, the Medem and the old half-timbered houses below.

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1.49 km

Wadden Sea National Park

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The Wadden Sea is a unique ecosystem that has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009. A habitat worth protecting, at whose gates lies the North Sea resort of …

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1.50 km

Otterndorf Marina

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There are two separate jetties where guest berths are available (except for the places marked in red). The harbor does not dry out and is also accessible for larger boats. …

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2.06 km

Pathway on the Otterndorf Dike

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Great view over the Elbe.

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3.19 km

View of Cargo Ships on the North Sea

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There are some large ships to watch here.

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3.77 km

small idyllic marina in Otterndorf. During my visit in January 2023, however, there were no boats here (they were "stored" in winter). The path / Schultheiss-Gerhard-Schneider-Weg in the direction of the Wadden Sea is recommended for the further tour.

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3.97 km

Medem Lock

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The medem is a primeval river; Once a tidal creek, it stretches about 16 km through the country and then flows into the Elbe. It serves as a drainage canal, smaller ships can reach the small port via the river.

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4.42 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.05 km

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.85 km

1.19 km

197 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 19 July

18°C

13°C

32 %

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Wadden Sea National Park – Pathway on the Otterndorf Dike loop from Otterndorf

Dike Workers Sculpture, Otterndorf

View of the Medem River and Otterndorf Marina

Wadden Sea National Park

Otterndorf Marina

Pathway on the Otterndorf Dike

View of Cargo Ships on the North Sea

Otterndorf Marina

Medem Lock

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