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Red Cliff viewpoint – Red Cliff (Rotes Kliff) loop from Kampen (Sylt)

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Red Cliff viewpoint – Red Cliff (Rotes Kliff) loop from Kampen (Sylt)

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Red Cliff viewpoint – Red Cliff (Rotes Kliff) loop from Kampen (Sylt)

02:23

8.94km

60m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Dünenlandschaft auf dem Roten Kliff/Sylt

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3.52 km

Beach Between Wenningstedt and Kampen

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Finest sand and endless expanse, that’s what the beach in Westerland is like.

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4.36 km

Alltagsmenschen sculptures on Wenningstedt Promenade

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Wenningstedt is one of the most popular holiday resorts on the island of Sylt, especially with families. The place is very centrally located in the middle of the island and offers a long list of sights.
The Braderuper Heide nature reserve is one of the natural attractions of the place. The unspoilt heathland borders directly on the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park, which is a popular destination for extensive mudflat hikes. The so-called “Denghoog”, a passage grave built over 5000 years ago in the Neolithic Age, is one of Wenningstedt's other attractions. The large accessible stone grave consists of twelve bearing stones that support a ceiling made of three stone slabs. It was opened in 1868 and has been open to visitors since 1928. The village pond in the center of Wenningstedt is also worth a visit! It is the place of calm. In order to maintain the village charm, the adjacent buildings are provided with thatched roofs. Another gem is the Frisian chapel on the village pond. The red brick Fries chapel is idyllically situated on the Wenningstedter village pond. It is the church of the northern villages. A special feature is the arched half-barrel ceiling with biblical images and symbols in the style of peasant painting. Another special feature is the Delft tiles, which are supposed to make the Friesenkapelle a place of well-being, the living room of God, based on traditional Sylt Frisian houses. This gives the chapel a real unique selling point. The tiles were handcrafted in Delft according to old templates. Wenningstedt is located on the edge of the dune landscape on the Red Cliff. The main tourist attraction is the long sandy beach below the cliff, which stretches the entire length of the place.

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4.84 km

Wenningstedt Viewing Platform and Boardwalk

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Great view down the beach towards Westerland and up to the direction of the Red Dune / Kampen!

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5.86 km

Dune Trail along the Red Cliff (Rotes Kliff), Sylt

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The Rote Kliff is unique on the coast of Germany, Denmark and Holland. As one of the most beautiful landmarks on the island of Sylt, the Red Cliff has always been a magical attraction for many visitors. As the name suggests, the specialty of the Roter Kliff is its red color. Especially the sunset turns the cliff into a bright red.

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Red Cliff viewpoint

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... the panoramic path “Am Roten Kliff” leads through a spectacular dune landscape!!! ... and the distant view over the sea is indescribable!!! 👍🌊🌿

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6.85 km

Wooden boardwalks on the Red Cliff (Rotes Kliff), Sylt

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Beautiful dune bridges that are only so crowded during the Megamarsch Sylt.

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7.14 km

Red Cliff (Rotes Kliff)

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One of the most popular destinations in Kampen is the Red Cliff. A 52-meter-high cliff stretching between Kampen and Wenningstedt, it has served as a landmark for sailors for centuries. Take a walk along the cliff and learn about its geological features. Even in the colder season, when the weather slowly cools down, such a walk in the iodine-rich sea air is beneficial. A visit at sunset is especially recommended, as it appears as if the cliff is truly bathed in red light.

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7.64 km

View over the dunes at the Rotes Kliff, Sylt

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The bench here invites you to enjoy the magnificent panorama over the dune landscape

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8.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.15 km

1.64 km

844 m

741 m

555 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.16 km

1.80 km

725 m

711 m

387 m

162 m

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Sunday 7 June

19°C

13°C

72 %

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Red Cliff viewpoint – Red Cliff (Rotes Kliff) loop from Kampen (Sylt)

02:23h

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60m

Red Cliff viewpoint – Red Cliff (Rotes Kliff) loop from Kampen (Sylt)

Beach Between Wenningstedt and Kampen

Alltagsmenschen sculptures on Wenningstedt Promenade

Wenningstedt Viewing Platform and Boardwalk

Dune Trail along the Red Cliff (Rotes Kliff), Sylt

Red Cliff viewpoint

Wooden boardwalks on the Red Cliff (Rotes Kliff), Sylt

Red Cliff (Rotes Kliff)

View over the dunes at the Rotes Kliff, Sylt

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