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Tønder

Højer Market Square – Castle Street, Møgeltønder loop from Tønder

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Bike touring routes & trails
Denmark
Southern Denmark
Tønder

Højer Market Square – Castle Street, Møgeltønder loop from Tønder

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Højer Market Square – Castle Street, Møgeltønder loop from Tønder

02:23

40.3km

50m

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: May 28, 2026

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Nationalpark Vadehavet

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Train Station

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11.0 km

Rosenkranz–Rudbøl Border Crossing

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The Rosenkranz - Rudbøl border crossing is one of the craziest border crossings between Germany and Denmark. It probably has the most unusual border line. The border between Germany and Denmark runs for a length of around 130 metres in the middle of the narrow road and also right through the Ruttebüller Lake.

If you walk along this road, you will see the border stones in the asphalt. So Germany is on the eastern side, Denmark on the western side.

The most likely explanation for this border line is probably in the lake. Half of it should belong to both countries in order to offer fishermen and reed cutters on both sides the same opportunities. The western Koog, however, should definitely be given to Denmark. It was agreed that the route should be in the middle of the dike crest towards the Koog and the road runs exactly over the dike crest.

Every 10 years, and always when the year ends with a "...4", a delegation from both countries inspects the correct position of the border markers. In this case, that means that Danes and Germans go out on the water in a boat and check the border buoy on the lake and replace it if necessary.

From the border crossing, a bridge leads over the Vidå to Rudbøl. Small cafes and restaurants, a fairly large and beautifully located campsite and a small, cozy hostel underline the inviting charm of this community.

weites.land/grenzuebergang-rosenkranz-rudbol-grenzroute-daenemark-deutschland

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11.4 km

The Rosenkranz-Rudbøl border crossing is probably one of the most beautiful of the Germany-Denmark border crossings. And one of the most unusual. Because here the border runs for a length of 130 meters in the middle of the road and then right through Ruttebüller Lake (Rudbøl Sjø).

The road that winds between the houses to the Rosenkranz-Rudbøl border crossing is narrow. This unusual border town is located near the west coast and near the Emil Nolde Foundation in Neukirchen. On the road, pedestrians are constantly looking for the embedded border markers. So you don't know exactly whether you are in Germany or Denmark, and the border runs partly between the houses in a westerly direction.

But why was the border drawn this way at the Rosenkranz-Rudbøl border crossing? One explanation describes the personal wish of the house owners on the western side to belong to Denmark. In fact, part of the border runs between the properties.

The other version says that the planned border should have run right through the Old German Border Krog and so it was agreed that the border should be in the middle of the road. The most likely scenario, however, is that the Ruttebüller See was to be allocated half to both countries in order to give the rush cutters and fishermen equal opportunities.
The western Koog, however, should definitely belong to Denmark and so it was agreed that the border between Denmark and Germany should run along the middle of the top of the dike towards the Koog. And this very top of the dike is the road.
The border itself is marked with buoys on the Ruttebüller See.


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17.7 km

The Norddeich-Siltoft border crossing connects Germany with Denmark at its westernmost border post before entering the Rickelsbüller Koog and the connection between the Danish and German dikes.
A disused barrier reminds us of the small post's operating hours,
the equally small border house seems to be in a deep sleep, but it is not.
It is open during the day and can be visited. It is heated and even has a clean toilet. I found shelter there from a rain shower and was able to view everything in peace.
Outside, the view extends far over the Danish nature reserve Margarethenkoog to the north and the Rickelsbüller Koog on the German side.


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17.7 km

very informative, it is open daily and it has a toilet

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23.6 km

Højer Lock

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Entering the Tønder marshland, when collecting the starlings in spring/autumn, good prospects of seeing the "Black Sun" here.

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25.2 km

Højer Market Square

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Højer is a small town with around 1300 inhabitants. The town has a church to the west of the town and a market square made up of narrow streets and several listed buildings.

romo-tonder.dk/de/udforsk-hoejer

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35.4 km

Castle Street, Møgeltønder

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Nice town center. Perfect for taking a break.

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35.6 km

Schackenborg Castle Avenue

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Schackenborg Slotskro is Slotsgaden's largest and tallest building. It was once built as a residence for the palace gardener.
The first restaurant is Schackenborg Slotskro, which is directly opposite the parking lot in Slotsgaden. The beautiful old inn offers overnight accommodation and a gourmet menu. There are 25 individually furnished rooms named after Danish castles and mansions. Some of the rooms are located in three adjoining Grade I listed buildings that have been beautifully restored.


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40.3 km

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Train Station

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27.6 km

7.98 km

2.86 km

1.46 km

373 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.8 km

1.82 km

1.50 km

1.09 km

1.05 km

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