Wadden Sea National Park – Otterndorf Marina loop from Otterndorf

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Germany

Lower Saxony

Otterndorf

Wadden Sea National Park – Otterndorf Marina loop from Otterndorf

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Wadden Sea National Park – Otterndorf Marina loop from Otterndorf

01:05

4.32km

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: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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333 m

Dike Workers Sculpture, Otterndorf

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They belong to Otterndorf like the Town Musicians belong to Bremen.
The dike construction worker sculpture group by the artist Frijo Müller-Belecke was erected 25 years ago, on July 23, 1997, on the Otterndorf dike, near the lock.

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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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3.59 km

Schultheiss-Gerhard-Schneider Path

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Path between Otterndorf marina and the North Sea Wadden Sea. There is a small section of beach on the right at the end of the path. The promenade runs directly on the mudflats on the left-hand side.

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3.87 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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4.32 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.96 km

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.83 km

1.13 km

197 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

February 18, 2026,Mol övern Diek kieken....in Otterndörp..🐟🌞❄️🌊

After "Chinatown," a little post-meal stroll in perfect weather...👍😁
The houseboat Lieselotte has been sold and moved here. Now it's available as a hostel and café...🛏️

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October 3, 2024,Kurze Runde Schleuse und Grünstrand Otterndorf

Well, did you enjoy the October sun too...? You have to look over the dike every now and then to see if the water is still there...👀..
After a visit to the cemetery in the "suburbs" of Otterndorf (Neuenkirchen), I had enough time to make a detour to the dike before going to a restaurant. There wasn't enough time for …

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