- 02:45 h
- 18 m
- 19 m
- 9 m
- 40.85 km
- Start: Büsum
- Destination: St. Peter-Ording
The route continues from Büsum up north always along the North Sea coast. You pass dyke meadows with grazing sheep and with the fresh salty breeze filling your lungs, the trail leads along the Westerkoog and the district of Heringsand to the large Eider barrage. It is at this point that the River Eider flows into the North Sea. The barrage was built to provide protection against storm surges and also acts as a lock for shipping traffic. The 236 metre long structure can be traversed by bike and affords fantastic views of the Eider and the west coast. It is one of the largest coastal defence structures in Europe.
You continue along the dyke with the Katinger Watt behind it, offering a unique natural habitat for many animal species, towards St. Peter-Ording. Small harbours such as Ehstensiel will captivate you along the way.
The term "vastness" takes on an entirely new meaning on the incredible sandy beach of St. Peter-Ording. This is where sporty types, bathing enthusiasts and nature lovers alike meet over a length of twelve kilometres and a width of two kilometres. St. Peter-Ording is a fantastic place to recharge your batteries after a long stage.
You continue along the dyke with the Katinger Watt behind it, offering a unique natural habitat for many animal species, towards St. Peter-Ording. Small harbours such as Ehstensiel will captivate you along the way.
The term "vastness" takes on an entirely new meaning on the incredible sandy beach of St. Peter-Ording. This is where sporty types, bathing enthusiasts and nature lovers alike meet over a length of twelve kilometres and a width of two kilometres. St. Peter-Ording is a fantastic place to recharge your batteries after a long stage.
Good to know
Best to visit
suitable
Depends on weather
Directions
Büsum - Westerkoog - Ehstensiel - St. Peter-Ording
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Labelling
Possibility of Accommodation
Stop at an Inn
Suitable for Bike
Emergency infos
Ambulance/fire brigade: 112
Police: 110
Police: 110
Equipment
We recommend wearing a cycle helmet.
Please make sure you have enough fluids and snacks with you on the bike tour.
Please make sure you have enough fluids and snacks with you on the bike tour.
Directions & Parking facilities
If you are travelling by car, there are various parking options in Büsum. These can be found here.
If you are travelling by public transport, we recommend Büsum as your starting point. Bicycle transport is possible from various German cities.
Information on route connections: www.bahn.de
Taking bikes on the ICE, IC and EC (long-distance trains): www.bahn.de/hilfe/view/pk/de/fahrrad-mitnehmen.shtml
Taking bikes on the RE (regional trains): Bicycle day passes for local transport - Deutsche Bahn
Information on route connections: www.bahn.de
Taking bikes on the ICE, IC and EC (long-distance trains): www.bahn.de/hilfe/view/pk/de/fahrrad-mitnehmen.shtml
Taking bikes on the RE (regional trains): Bicycle day passes for local transport - Deutsche Bahn
Additional information
- Tourist-Info Büsum: www.buesum.de
- Tourist-Info St. Peter-Ording: www.st-peter-ording.de
- North Friesland: www.nordseetourismus.de
Literature
bikeline Radtourenbuch (German language)
Nordseeküsten-Radweg 3
Teil 3: Schleswig-Holstein. Von Hamburg zur dänischen Grenze. Mit den Inseln Pellworm, Amrum, Föhr und Sylt
Verlag Esterbauer
ISBN: 978-3-7111-0007-8
Nordseeküsten-Radweg 3
Teil 3: Schleswig-Holstein. Von Hamburg zur dänischen Grenze. Mit den Inseln Pellworm, Amrum, Föhr und Sylt
Verlag Esterbauer
ISBN: 978-3-7111-0007-8
Contact person
Cuxland-Tourismus | Koordinierungsstelle Nordseeküsten-Radweg
Kapitän-Alexander-Str. 1
27472 Cuxhaven
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Round off the day on your bike with a walk along the never-ending beach of St. Peter-Ording with its special pile dwellings.
Safety guidelines
Beware of cars and agricultural vehicles.
Some sections of the route are on gravelled stretches. There may be restrictions after prolonged rainfall.
You may have to dismount briefly along dykes in order to pass sheep fences.
Some sections of the route are on gravelled stretches. There may be restrictions after prolonged rainfall.
You may have to dismount briefly along dykes in order to pass sheep fences.
Map
The GPX Track for route guidance using a digital tour planner can be downloaded by clicking on the "Download GPX" button on this page.
