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Germany
Lower Saxony
East Frisia
Wittmund
Esens

View of the Benser Tief – Bensersiel Harbour loop from Esens

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Running trails & routes
Germany
Lower Saxony
East Frisia
Wittmund
Esens

View of the Benser Tief – Bensersiel Harbour loop from Esens

Moderate

5.0

(1)

32

runners

View of the Benser Tief – Bensersiel Harbour loop from Esens

01:10

11.4km

10m

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: June 11, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.29 km

View of the Benser Tief

Highlight • River

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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2

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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3

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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4

4.84 km

Cycle path along the Benser Tief

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Gravel path with little shade. Scenic.

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5

5.06 km

Benser Siel

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You can cycle along the sewer to Esens.

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6

5.71 km

Sunrise on the hiking trail

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7

6.37 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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6.46 km

Bensersiel Harbour

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The path at the top of the dyke offers a beautiful view of the port of Bensersiel and the beach

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.63 km

647 m

454 m

336 m

253 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.60 km

2.67 km

585 m

480 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 23 July

21°C

11°C

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