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Germany
Lower Saxony
East Frisia
Wittmund
Esens

View of the Benser Tief – Sielwerk Bensersiel loop from Esens

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Running trails & routes
Germany
Lower Saxony
East Frisia
Wittmund
Esens

View of the Benser Tief – Sielwerk Bensersiel loop from Esens

Moderate

4.5

(2)

36

runners

View of the Benser Tief – Sielwerk Bensersiel loop from Esens

01:11

11.5km

20m

Running

Moderate run. 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 9, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.29 km

View of the Benser Tief

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If you want to avoid the tourist crowds, you can take a walk along the Benser Tief. On one side of the dike, use the bridge as a turning point and back on the other side.

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4.37 km

Bridge Over the Bensertief

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From the bridge you have a beautiful view of the Benser low towards Bensersiel

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4.65 km

Path on the Dike

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Here is the 5th wind direction that is often encountered in East Frisia:
Wind from the front.

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5.06 km

Benser Siel

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You can cycle along the sewer to Esens.

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5.36 km

Stairway to the Dike

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6

6.33 km

Here you can pull out a bicycle tube at any time of the day or night for €9.00 in coins.

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6.56 km

Sielwerk Bensersiel

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When the dikes were built along the North Sea coast in the 12th century, adequate drainage of the diked land also had to be ensured. The sluices were “invented” - …

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6.63 km

Bensersiel Sluice

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The Sielwerk was built in 1967, which is responsible for draining the dyked land. It is also the oldest Sielwerk.

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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.53 km

869 m

459 m

336 m

235 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.35 km

3.05 km

585 m

493 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 13 October

15°C

9°C

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