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Wittdün auf Amrum

Wriakhörn Lake – North Sea Dunes loop from Wittdün auf Amrum

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Wittdün auf Amrum

Wriakhörn Lake – North Sea Dunes loop from Wittdün auf Amrum

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Wriakhörn Lake – North Sea Dunes loop from Wittdün auf Amrum

02:24

9.49km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Amrumer Dünen

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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1.22 km

View of Kniepsand Beach and the North Sea

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The Kniephake is a bird sanctuary and cannot be entered

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2.35 km

Wriakhörnsee (Freshwater Lake)

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This beautiful, unique freshwater biotope lies in the heart of the Amrum dunes. It was created by the natural growth of a dune embankment. This was then artificially extended, gradually …

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2.55 km

Wriakhörn Lake

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The freshwater lake “Wriakhörn” is located directly in the dunes between Wittdün and the lighthouse. A boardwalk leads around the lake to Kniepsand. Information boards provide information about flora and …

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3.24 km

Boardwalk Through the Dunes

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Great way on the water

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5.36 km

Dune path with a view of the lighthouse

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A path leads from the lighthouse past the Kniepsand. Before crossing the dune belt, the signpost to the dune hiking trail is clearly visible.
This dune hiking trail is highly …

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6.83 km

North Sea Dunes

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Please stay on the paths, because dune protection is island protection

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6.84 km

Dune belt on Kniepsand

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Unpaved path through the dunes.

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7.79 km

Wooden Boardwalk Through Amrum Dunes

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Great for escaping the soft sand

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9.49 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.75 km

3.90 km

604 m

241 m

Surfaces

3.31 km

2.89 km

1.83 km

919 m

545 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Saturday 4 July

18°C

14°C

15 %

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Comments

April 20, 2024,Wilde Dünen Wittdün

@Deleted User : a really great dune landscape.

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July 31, 2025,2025-07-31 16:30 Amrum - Dünen Runde bei Wittdün

As unspectacular as the title may be, this route is just as spectacular.
We started at the end of Wittdün and first walked past the Kniephaken breeding and resting area.
From the Seehund beach restaurant, we followed the designated paths past Lake Wriakhörn and then turned left, always following the route towards the lighthouse.
The spectacular dune landscapes are impressive; …

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June 5, 2025,Wunderbare Natur – Traumhafte Dünenrunde zum Leuchtturm von Wittdün auf Amrum

Today we explored the island of Amrum ⚓️🛳. A relaxing 2-hour ferry ride across the sea from Dagebüll (faster by catamaran). From the ferry port, we headed toward the lighthouse. We opted for the dune hiking trail. A wooden plank path, accompanied by the calls of pheasants, led us to Lake Wriakhörn, a bird paradise. Then our plank path ended, …

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February 21, 2024,Einmal... auf den Amrumer Leuchtturm.☀️

It's Wednesday and when we went to the bakery in the morning the weather was looking very good.
I mention Wednesday because the lighthouse always opens from nine to 1pm.
What can I say, when the weather is good it is full at any time of the year.
After we ticked that off our list for today, we went back …

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August 15, 2021,Amrum-Inseltour2-15.08.2021 20:09

If you are on Amrum, you should definitely have done the dune hike. At times you feel like you are in the Sahara, only that the temperatures are more pleasant🙂. The photos do not show by far how it looks in reality.

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Wriakhörn Lake – North Sea Dunes loop from Wittdün auf Amrum

View of Kniepsand Beach and the North Sea

Wriakhörnsee (Freshwater Lake)

Wriakhörn Lake

Boardwalk Through the Dunes

Dune path with a view of the lighthouse

North Sea Dunes

Dune belt on Kniepsand

Wooden Boardwalk Through Amrum Dunes

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