Sheep on the North Sea Dike – Sheep on the North Sea Dike loop from Katharinenheerd

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Sheep on the North Sea Dike – Sheep on the North Sea Dike loop from Katharinenheerd

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Sheep on the North Sea Dike – Sheep on the North Sea Dike loop from Katharinenheerd

02:43

47.3km

40m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.5 km

Sheep on the North Sea Dike

Highlight • Natural

The sheep are simply part of it.

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17.1 km

View of the Salt Marshes at Westerhever

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The 🐑 are important for dam attachment

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19.8 km

Büttelsielzug Canal

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Relaxing

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22.4 km

By the end of March, there are already plenty of lambs. Along the dike, you're right in the middle of it. Ride carefully, as they cross right in front of your bike. There are many barriers to negotiate.

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23.9 km

View of Westerheversand Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are now many highlights in this regard.

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24.4 km

Westerhever Dike Cycle Path

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Those who cycle on the dike have to be attentive and always give way to their woolly four-legged friends - that's the way it is in the far north!

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25.8 km

View of Westerheversand Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Westerheversand lighthouse is definitely worth a visit and is great to look at at any time of the year.

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28.6 km

Dike Cycle Path Westerhever Lighthouse

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Very nice bike paths. The only thing that can stop you here are the sheep 🐑 and possibly the long-term headwind 🌬

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47.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.6 km

17.2 km

2.57 km

726 m

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.2 km

4.35 km

2.46 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

16°C

11°C

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

August 15, 2025,Westerhever rund

A completely relaxed tour. The ratio of human to sheep encounters was almost exactly 1:500.

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August 29, 2025,Westerhever Leuchtturm mit dem Rad

Today I grabbed a bike and set off. Given the windy coastal conditions, I opted for the e-bike option.
It's a pretty old bike, but it did the job.
Thanks to the early start, there was hardly anything going on, and then I took the opportunity to climb the 160 steps at the lighthouse.

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