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Schleswig-Holstein

Wittdün auf Amrum

Wriakhörn Lake – North Sea Dunes loop from Wittdün auf Amrum

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Schleswig-Holstein

Wittdün auf Amrum

Wriakhörn Lake – North Sea Dunes loop from Wittdün auf Amrum

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Wriakhörn Lake – North Sea Dunes loop from Wittdün auf Amrum

02:28

9.70km

20m

Hiking

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: May 6, 2026

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Amrumer Dünen

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.22 km

View of Kniepsand Beach and the North Sea

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The Kniephake is a bird sanctuary and cannot be entered

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2

2.35 km

Wriakhörnsee (Freshwater Lake)

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This beautiful, unique freshwater biotope lies in the heart of the Amrum dunes. It was created by the natural growth of a dune embankment. This was then artificially extended, gradually …

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3

2.55 km

Wriakhörn Lake

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The freshwater lake “Wriakhörn” is located directly in the dunes between Wittdün and the lighthouse. A boardwalk leads around the lake to Kniepsand. Information boards provide information about flora and …

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4

3.24 km

Boardwalk Through the Dunes

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Great way on the water

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5

5.36 km

Dune path with a view of the lighthouse

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A path leads from the lighthouse past the Kniepsand. Before crossing the dune belt, the signpost to the dune hiking trail is clearly visible.
This dune hiking trail is highly …

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6

6.95 km

White Sand Dunes of the North Sea

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🏖Perhaps Amrum's biggest attraction is the Kniepsand🤍,
a fine sandy beach,
about 15 km long and up to 2 km wide.
Formerly a sandbank that moved closer to the island over time-
and finally merged with it🏖.

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7

7.05 km

North Sea Dunes

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Please stay on the paths, because dune protection is island protection

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8

8.00 km

Wooden Boardwalk Through Amrum Dunes

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Great for escaping the soft sand

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B

9.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.97 km

3.90 km

604 m

241 m

Surfaces

3.31 km

2.89 km

2.05 km

919 m

545 m

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Sunday 17 May

14°C

9°C

68 %

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