Heligoland – Helgoland Düne Lighthouse loop from Helgoland

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Germany

Schleswig-Holstein

Helgoland

Heligoland – Helgoland Düne Lighthouse loop from Helgoland

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Heligoland – Helgoland Düne Lighthouse loop from Helgoland

01:30

5.81km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

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After 569 m for 1.21 km

After 4.01 km for 1.21 km

Waypoints

Start point

Hotel

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50 m

View of Düne Island from Heligoland

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Beach, seals, relaxation ... If you are on the island for several days, you should definitely visit the dune.

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117 m

View of Heligoland Harbor

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A very nice view, almost like from anywhere on the island.

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333 m

Lung Wai Shopping Street

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The offshore island is famous for high-quality goods at reasonable prices. Branded clothing, perfume, cosmetics, spirits, cigarettes, jewelery and porcelain are offered duty and VAT free.

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455 m

Heligoland

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The red Buntsandsteinfels in the North Sea is the only offshore island in Germany and has many peculiarities to offer.

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2.23 km

Panorama Walkway on Helgoland Dunes

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The complete panoramic hiking trail on the dunes is accessible from October to March.

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2.74 km

Düne Island (Helgoland)

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On the dune you can watch seals or just swim.

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3.43 km

Helgoland Düne Lighthouse

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The 20.1 m high tower was the last in a long series of lighthouses built in Germany from prefabricated steel elements (tubbing) of the Isselburger Hütte. The tower carries the …

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4.14 km

Dünenhafen

Lake

5.61 km

Stairway to Oberland, Helgoland

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From here alone you have numerous beautiful views.

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5.81 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.39 km

1.37 km

1.04 km

656 m

348 m

Surfaces

2.51 km

2.39 km

448 m

415 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

14°C

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Max wind speed: 42.0 km/h

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Comments

September 17, 2025,Mit dem Boot zur Düne

The dune was formerly part of the even larger island of Heligoland but was later separated from it.
A narrow causeway that initially connected the two islands was later also destroyed by natural forces.
Today, the island is an important habitat for seabirds, grey seals, and harbor seals.
Today, there is still a boat connection that allows access to the …

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June 21, 2026,Helgoland - noch einmal baden 🏖🏊‍♀️🦭🌞

This morning first dense fog 🌫 which however clears quickly. Afterwards, beautiful sunshine again🌞, but a bit colder than yesterday. Nevertheless, we are going to the dune again🏖 and we will go into the water twice again. Properly cold but nice 🏊‍♀️😁
Seals and sea lions also keep showing up 🦭🦭🦭

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