Pure nature - large southern circular tour - Hörnum including Rantum basin

2: 48 pm
41,51 km
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Start: Westerland/Sylt train station
Destination: Westerland/Sylt train station

This tour allows you to experience the entire southern part of the island in all its natural beauty. The route leads through the Sylt dune landscape, across the dike of the Rantum basin, and through the Tinnumer meadows.

Variety is guaranteed on this tour, as it takes you to and from Hörnum along two different cycle paths through the unspoiled dune landscape. In maritime Hörnum, you can discover not only the Hörnum Odde, the southern tip of the island, but also culinary specialties like Sylt mussels. On the return journey, instead of taking the direct route back to Westerland via the Rantum Basin, you'll cycle along the car-free dike, enjoying uninterrupted views across the Wadden Sea and observing birds. As a contrast to the dunes, the tour concludes with a ride through the green Tinnum meadows.

Start

Westerland/Sylt train station

St. Nicolai Church in the center of Westerland — © Lynn Scotti I Sylt Marketing | CC BY SA

Protestant Church of St. Nicolai

Churches

Exhibition in the Eidum bird hide — © Wiebke Bleicken | Sylt Hunting Association | AI-optimized | CC BY SA

Eidum bird decoy

nature centers

Our tip

A visit to the Hörnum lighthouse is an absolute highlight, offering fantastic views over the southern part of the island and as far as Amrum and Föhr. However, advance online booking is required!

Directions

The tour starts in Westerland and takes a direct route via Rantum to Hörnum. On the outward journey, we cycle parallel to the road on the paved cycle path to Hörnum. After a short loop through Hörnum, we return towards Rantum on the old island railway line, which leads a little further away from the road through the dune landscape. This path is mostly gravel. Once in Rantum, we turn off the main road and cycle along the dike past Rantum Harbor and around the Rantum Basin. On the other side of the Rantum Basin, we then cycle through the Tinnum meadows, past the zoo and Tinnumburg Castle, back to Westerland Train Station.

Equipment

Since crosswinds from the west or east are to be expected on this tour, windproof clothing and, if necessary, an e-bike are recommended.

Arrival & Parking

The starting point is in the center of Westerland.

There is a public parking garage at the train station.

The tour starts at Westerland train station, right next to the central bus station.

Tour features