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Otterndorf

Otterndorf Promenade – Wadden Sea National Park loop from Otterndorf

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Germany

Lower Saxony

Otterndorf

Otterndorf Promenade – Wadden Sea National Park loop from Otterndorf

Moderate

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Otterndorf Promenade – Wadden Sea National Park loop from Otterndorf

02:38

10.4km

10m

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: August 20, 2026

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974 m

Schlossgarten and Amtsgarten Pathway

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3.26 km

Medem Lock

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The medem is a primeval river; Once a tidal creek, it stretches about 16 km through the country and then flows into the Elbe. It serves as a drainage canal, smaller ships can reach the small port via the river.

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3.29 km

View of the Medem River and Otterndorf Marina

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Coming from the dyke you have a beautiful view of the small harbor, the lock system, the Medem and the old half-timbered houses below.

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3.88 km

Elbe Promenade and Small Beach

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Dogs have to be on a leash and then you can start, always along the Elbe and watch the ships.

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3.98 km

View of Cargo Ships on the North Sea

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There are some large ships to watch here.

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4.06 km

Otterndorf Promenade

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Walking, cycling, watching ships, enjoying the fresh sea air: the promenade on the water's edge is popular with Otterndorf residents and holidaymakers.

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4.30 km

Wadden Sea National Park

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The Wadden Sea is a unique ecosystem that has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009. A habitat worth protecting, at whose gates lies the North Sea resort of …

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6.43 km

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7.49 km

Philosophenweg Orchard Path

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Very quiet and peaceful, away from the town center and directly on the way to the coast!

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.50 km

1.73 km

1.04 km

111 m

Surfaces

3.61 km

2.76 km

2.28 km

1.34 km

388 m

< 100 m

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Today

Tuesday 1 September

20°C

12°C

78 %

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Comments

June 22, 2025,Promenaden-Runde von Otterndorf zur Elbmündung

On the day we left for our long weekend at the North Sea, we took a leisurely stroll around Otterndorf, which lies just east of Cuxhaven near the mouth of the Elbe River. The small old town is very chic and relaxed, with a few beautiful historic buildings. The small river Medem winds its way through the town in a …

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July 10, 2022,Otterndorf - 1. Urlaubstag mit S

Once again a small town tour through Otterndorf with a stop at Café Brüning. Fresh North Sea air with a stiff breeze and mostly sun. Yippee! Tomorrow we go to Heligoland!

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May 1, 2022,⚓ Otterndorf - Strand und Retour 🦀

The "taxi ride" from Herten to Otterndorf went like clockwork. And because the sun didn't have a day off on May 1st, I just couldn't help but do an afternoon lap from Otterndorf in the direction of the beach and back before I drove back home in the car.

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November 12, 2022,Otterndorf-Schleife

Today we were able to be on the road a little longer again. Otterndorf was our destination. As with our round in Neuhaus last week, there is also a lot of water and a whole series of historical and scenic corners. We can also recommend this tour to imitate. Best of all, of course, with such beautiful weather as we …

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Otterndorf Promenade – Wadden Sea National Park loop from Otterndorf

Schlossgarten and Amtsgarten Pathway

Medem Lock

View of the Medem River and Otterndorf Marina

Elbe Promenade and Small Beach

View of Cargo Ships on the North Sea

Otterndorf Promenade

Wadden Sea National Park

Philosophenweg Orchard Path

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