Hooge Hörn Beach and Dunes – Dunes of Hooge Hörn loop from Borkum (Nordseebad)

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Hooge Hörn Beach and Dunes – Dunes of Hooge Hörn loop from Borkum (Nordseebad)

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588

hikers

Hooge Hörn Beach and Dunes – Dunes of Hooge Hörn loop from Borkum (Nordseebad)

06:28

25.6km

50m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Ruhezone I/8

Nationalpark Niedersächsisches Wattenmeer

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.83 km

Beach

4.13 km

Hundestrand

Beach

11.3 km

Nature Trail in Ruhezone I/8

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Attention: At high tide it is better to take rubber boots or a towel with you.

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12.2 km

Beach and Sand Dunes in Niedersächsisches Wattenmeer National Park

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14.1 km

Hooge Hörn Beach and Dunes

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Peace and only the sound of the sea. A great place to pause for thought. As an additional advantage you can see that the network coverage for mobile data is no longer too good there.

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14.5 km

Hooge Hörn means something like "elevated corner". The easternmost corner of Borkum is a nature reserve because many breeding and resting birds find a habitat here. So stay on the path so as not to disturb the birds.

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14.9 km

Bridge Over the Siel in Ruhezone I/8

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There are 2 bridges on the hiking trail to the Hooge Hörn to cross the Siel.

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22.2 km

Waterdelle Nature Trail

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Very dense and shady forest. The small trees form a kind of tunnel here, very beautiful and also interesting due to the additional information boards.

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23.8 km

Dune Path to the Beach

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Beautiful path through the dunes to the beach.

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24.3 km

Großes Kaap (Great Beacon), Borkum

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The Great Kaap (a sea mark) is (was) used by shipping for navigation.
The structure is the big brother of the smaller landmark, the Little Kaap, a little further south.
The Great Kaap is almost freely accessible and it is only here that you notice the imposing red brick construction.
A small information board provides useful information.

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25.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

6.46 km

2.81 km

922 m

837 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

11.3 km

1.16 km

384 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

12°C

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Comments

September 7, 2023,Borkum - Erkundung des Ostlandes + Hooge Hörn

This beautiful day tour to the Ostland starts and ends at the campsite. First we go through the dunes and the forest nature trail to the airport. Here we take the bus to the final stop Ostland. After a sea buckthorn combo consisting of spritzer and cake, we first hike to the north beach, then across the east country to …

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October 7, 2024,Borkum - Hoge Hörn und der wilde Osten 🌊🌤️

Today we went over endless sandy beaches to the Hoge Hörn in the unspoilt eastern part of the island and back through salt marshes and small forests. As a reward we had sea buckthorn cake 😊 Beautiful!

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August 11, 2024,Von Borkum Bahnhof nach Nordstrand mit Robbenbank

A great tour towards Ostland and back along the beach. The path is shared with cyclists at the beginning. This is also due to the time of year. Most of the route is in blazing sun with no shade. Be sure to wear sunscreen. There are a few beer gardens and restaurants along the route that invite you to stop …

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April 7, 2025,Dünenbutje, Hogge Hörn und Sturmeck - eine große Borkum-Schleife

A beautiful walk in glorious sunshine. The path across the beach to Hooge Hörn is a long one, but fascinating because you're mostly alone in what seems like an endless expanse. Recommended stops include the Dünenbutje and Café Sturmeck with its wonderful sun terrace!

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