Ellenbogen Beach, North Sylt – Old Groynes at Ellenbogen, Sylt loop from Uthörn

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Ellenbogen Beach, North Sylt – Old Groynes at Ellenbogen, Sylt loop from Uthörn

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Ellenbogen Beach, North Sylt – Old Groynes at Ellenbogen, Sylt loop from Uthörn

02:49

11.2km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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1.49 km

Ellenbogen Beach and Lighthouse

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A must is sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and water. This is how you imagine the desert for a short time. So alone...

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1.74 km

Northernmost point of Germany

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Currently on 02/19/23 there is no sign there.

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5.78 km

Ellenbogen Beach, North Sylt

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The northern beach on the elbow is also home to the northernmost point of Germany. A beautiful beach, where you can have peace and quiet.

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6.78 km

Old Groynes at Ellenbogen, Sylt

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There are several of these old groynes that are easy to see at low tide. From here you can see the Danish island of Römö well.

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7.66 km

View of the North Sea and Ellenbogen

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Access to the beach from the car park with a beautiful view of the Elbow, the North Sea and the wonderful beach.

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7.89 km

Lister Ellenbogen Beach

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Fine sandy beach, simply beautiful

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8.33 km

Germany's northernmost point with a view of Denmark

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11.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

< 100 m

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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12°C

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Comments

April 15, 2023,Große Ellenbogenrunde

We cycled from List to the starting point of the tour. Due to the not so great weather, I only met a few walkers on the large Ellenbogen circuit. It was wonderful, so I could enjoy nature almost undisturbed.

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January 18, 2022,Ellenbogenspitze zum nördlichsten Punkt

About 2km more - 30 minutes. Komoot didn't want to like us and paused

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May 15, 2025,Große Runde am Sylter Ellenbogen

Sylt: Hiking at Ellenbogen - Germany's northernmost point - Travel Vlog #2

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April 22, 2022,Wandern auf Sylt: Am nördlichsten Punkt Deutschlands (Lister Ellenbogen)

Even getting there early in the morning to the Sylt Ellenbogen is an experience: After the turnoff to List, a small road leads through an extensive dune area, there are almost no houses or the like, but there are many signs that indicate the presence of sheep (which reminded me a lot of the Scottish Highlands). At the junction to …

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October 14, 2025,Zum nördlichsten Punkt Deutschlands & der Ellenbogen von Sylt

Germany's northernmost point and the elbow of Sylt are a must-see if you're on the island.
Both are absolutely worth seeing! With luck, you might even spot seals here (unfortunately, we weren't).

Please note: Drivers are charged a €7 toll. In return, you can park for free in several parking lots. Absolutely fine!

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April 22, 2025,Alte Buhnen, Ellenbogen, Nord Runde von List auf Sylt

It's a wonderful feeling to be at the northernmost point of Germany. Walking on the beach can be quite strenuous at times. Great!

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September 17, 2025,Um den Lister Ellenbogen herum

At the very top of List are two lighthouses. They were our destination and even had names: List East and List West. The East Lighthouse is smaller, but you can get close to it. The West Lighthouse is larger and can only be admired from a distance. Perhaps it would be wise to visit the lighthouses early in the morning …

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February 19, 2023,Zum nördlichsten Punkt Deutschlands

The last hike we tackled today was the elbow.
In glorious weather we passed the northernmost point of Sylt and thus also the northernmost point of Germany.
A successful end to our holiday!

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