Keitum mudflat hike - a walk along the green cliffs on Sylt

0: 47 pm
3,15 km
12 m
13 m
13 m
Difficulty: easy
Start: Parking lot at the Friesensaal
Destination: Parking lot at the Friesensaal

The highlights of Keitum in one tour: On the hiking trail along the mudflats to the famous Keitum church and back through the town center past old thatched-roof Frisian houses.

This hike showcases the most beautiful aspects of Keitum. First, you can enjoy panoramic views across the Wadden Sea to Kampen along the mudflat hiking trail, before heading to St. Severin's Church on the edge of town. Many famous figures are buried in the churchyard, and the interior of this maritime church impresses with its simple beauty. Back in the heart of Keitum, old captains' houses with thatched roofs and lovingly tended gardens await discovery. A visit to the Old Frisian House and Sylt Museum of the Sölring Foriining is also possible along the way.

Start

Parking at the Friesensaal

cliff

Churches

Our tip

A nice place to stop along the way is Café Nielsen, which offers a view of the mudflats and a terrace.

Directions

We start at the parking lot opposite the Friesensaal and immediately take the small path to the right of the parking lot to the mudflats. From there, we follow the paved path along the mudflats to Café Nielsen, where the tour continues north as a gravel path along the mudflats. At the level of the Keitum church, we turn our backs on the mudflats and walk past St. Severin's Church, parallel to the mudflats, along the Old Church Path, back to the center of Keitum. To reach the Old Frisian House and Local History Museum, we turn left in Keitum onto "Am Kliff" street. We follow this street to the end and return to the starting point via "Am Tipkenhoog" street.

safety instructions

The transition to the mudflat path at the beginning of the tour is quite steep and bumpy. Alternatively, families with strollers can use a crossing further north at Helhoog. This one is flatter and paved.

Equipment

During floods or heavy rainfall, the mudflat path can be a bit muddy, so waterproof shoes or rubber boots are recommended.

Arrival & Parking

How to find us

From Westerland, follow the Keitumer Landstraße to Keitum. At the roundabout, take the second exit toward the town center and follow the signs to the Friesensaal.

Parking

There is a free parking lot at the starting point directly opposite the Friesensaal.

Public transportation

Take SVG bus line 3 to the nearest bus stop: Keitum, Mitte. Since the tour is a circular route, it can also be started in the center of town.

Tour features