- 2: 00 pm
- 4,40 km
- 18 m
- 18 m
- 1 m
- 17 m
- Difficulty: medium
- Start: Parking lot Hafenstraße at Hörnum harbor
- Destination: Parking lot on Hafenstraße at Hörnum harbor
Even though Hörnum Odde has lost some area in recent years, the hike around its southern tip remains a highlight. The starting and ending point is Hörnum harbor with its iconic red and white lighthouse. First, you cross through the town to reach the western side. From there, the trail follows the beach between the North Sea and dunes, dotted with small thatched-roof houses, to the southern tip of the island. Upon reaching the southernmost point, you can enjoy panoramic views of the neighboring islands of Amrum (to the right) and Föhr (to the left). On a clear day, you can even make out the individual beach chairs along the shore. On the eastern side of the island, the trail leads back to the harbor with calmer surf and views of the lighthouse, where culinary delights such as Sylt mussels and crêpes await.
Our tip
- Cape Horn on Hörnum’s west beach is recommended as a stopover.
Directions
- We start at the parking lot at Hörnum Harbor and first walk through the town center to the west coast. To do this, we pass Mittelweg, Rantumer Straße, and An der Düne until we reach the Kersig settlement via the green valley. Here, we keep right and walk along the Dünenweg to the beach crossing. At the beach, we turn left and walk around the southern tip of the island until we reach the lighthouse on the east side. There, we cross the beach onto the paved promenade and walk back to the harbor and starting point.
safety instructions
At high tide, the southern tip of Hörnum Odde may be impassable. Please check the tide tables at sylt.de/gezeiten beforehand.
The coastline shown on the map may now be further inland, as Hörnum Odde is steadily losing land.
Equipment
- Most of the route is covered on the beach, so windproof clothing and shoes suitable for sand are recommended. In summer, walking barefoot is possible.
Arrival & Parking
- How to find usFrom Westerland, follow the signs to Hörnum. Once in Hörnum, follow the main road to the harbor.ParkingThere is a large paid parking lot right next to the harbor, which is also the starting point of the tour.Public transportationTake bus line 2 to the final stop at Hörnum Harbour.
Tour features
Bathtubs
refreshment possibility
Family Friendly
Nature highlight
Flatly
Tour with dog
Mostly sunny
Best Season
- suitabledepending on the weather
author
Sylt Marketing GmbH
Ms. Lynn ScottiOrganization
Sylt Marketing GmbH
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