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Germany
Lower Saxony
East Frisia
Wittmund
Holtgast

Sielwerk Bensersiel – View of the Benser Tief loop from Holtgast

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Lower Saxony
East Frisia
Wittmund
Holtgast

Sielwerk Bensersiel – View of the Benser Tief loop from Holtgast

Moderate

4.6

(21)

56

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Sielwerk Bensersiel – View of the Benser Tief loop from Holtgast

03:59

15.8km

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: May 15, 2026

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6.31 km

View of Bensersiel Harbour from the dike promenade

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From the top of the dike you have a beautiful panoramic view of the port of Bensersiel. There are also benches at regular intervals that invite you to linger.

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6.40 km

Bensersiel Dyke Bridge

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In the beginning, the architecture of the modern dyke bridges from 1995 was very controversial - now they have become something like the landmarks of Bensersiel ...

Everything you need to know about the history is available at: esens-museen.de/sehenswuerdheiten/deichbruecken

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6.48 km

Sielwerk Bensersiel

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When the dikes were built along the North Sea coast in the 12th century, adequate drainage of the diked land also had to be ensured. The sluices were “invented” - …

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6.57 km

Bensersiel Harbour

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The path at the top of the dyke offers a beautiful view of the port of Bensersiel and the beach

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6.84 km

Benser Siel

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You can cycle along the sewer to Esens.

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7.53 km

View of the Benser Tief

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If you want to avoid the tourist crowds, you can take a walk along the Benser Tief. On one side of the dike, use the bridge as a turning point and back on the other side.

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11.5 km

Esens Bear Statue

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How did the bear get into the coat of arms?
A bear guide once came to Esens. But he came at an inopportune time, because the knight Balthasar, the lord …

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11.7 km

Esens Market Square

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Cute town with small rustic houses and a small market square with various restaurants and cafes. Everything designed for tourists.

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15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.82 km

6.92 km

471 m

227 m

188 m

Surfaces

8.55 km

4.31 km

2.48 km

223 m

< 100 m

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