View of the Kampen Lighthouse – Rantum dune landscape loop from Rantum

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View of the Kampen Lighthouse – Rantum dune landscape loop from Rantum

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View of the Kampen Lighthouse – Rantum dune landscape loop from Rantum

02:19

39.7km

110m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Nord-Sylt

Kampener Vogelkoje auf Sylt

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.5 km

View of Langer Christian Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The 'Lange Christian' is one of the many lighthouses that always belong on the coast.

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11.9 km

View of Kampen Lighthouse (Langer Christian)

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At the time when Sylt belonged to the Danish kingdom, King Frederick VII of Denmark commissioned in 1853 to erect a lighthouse on the highest point of the island, the Red Cliff. This was also until 1975 the original name of this beacon. On March 1, 1856, for the first time, his fire was shining. The originally used petroleum-powered light bulb was a technical revolution at the time, shown at the 1855 Paris World's Fair.
The tower was built from yellow Bornholm clinker bricks. Iron rings, which were added in 1875 as iron Korsettringe around the tower, give the building additional strength.
Until 1953, the tower was yellow-gray, the color of weathered clinker. Only then did he receive his distinctive black and white day code. Source: Wikipedia.

In the first years after its construction, the lighthouse became a popular attraction for guests and locals. Received guest books from the 1870s and 1880s prove this emphatically. At that time the tower - unlike today - could still be visited and climbed. He offered the visitors a spectacular view over much of the island.

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12.7 km

Traditional Thatched-Roof Houses on Kampen Heath

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Thatched roof houses are a distinctive feature of the island of Sylt and give the village of Kampen in particular a distinctive charm. These traditional Frisian houses are covered with reeds, which not only gives them a distinctive look, but also provides excellent thermal insulation and protects them from the stormy North Sea winds.

Kampen, known as an exclusive and stylish destination, is home to many of these thatched roof houses. These houses are often designed in a classic Frisian style, characterized by white walls and large, often green shutters. They are not only an architectural highlight, but also an important part of the region's cultural heritage. The protection and preservation of these buildings is ensured by strict building regulations and restoration measures to preserve their historical and aesthetic significance.

The thatched roof houses in Kampen and other parts of Sylt such as Keitum and Archsum are often available as holiday homes or luxurious private apartments. These houses offer a cozy and authentic atmosphere and are very popular with tourists, which is why early booking is often necessary.

For visitors, a stroll through Kampen offers a wonderful opportunity to admire these beautiful houses and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the place. These houses are particularly impressive in the evening light, when the low sun bathes the thatched roofs in warm light.

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13.3 km

Kleinbahn Trail from Kampen to List

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The former narrow-gauge railway route

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13.6 km

View of the Kampen Lighthouse

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There are two lighthouses in Kampen on Sylt, including the well-known "Red Cliff". This has served as an important navigational aid for sea travel for many years. It is not only a functional building, but also a popular photo motif and a symbol of the island of Sylt. The lighthouse has a significant impact on the landscape of the region and attracts numerous visitors every year who want to enjoy the picturesque view of the North Sea and the surrounding nature.

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14.9 km

View of the dunes and heath in Nord-Sylt

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Very nice view over the dunes of Sylt

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15.3 km

Nielönn/Sylt

Nature Reserve

19.5 km

Nord-Sylt Dunes Cycle Path

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A well-developed bike path, unfortunately also a lot of traffic.

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37.6 km

Rantum dune landscape

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Junction to Zanzibar - Rantumer Dune

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39.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.5 km

1.56 km

273 m

207 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

7.31 km

2.46 km

304 m

193 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 30 October

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Comments

June 15, 2022,Sylt hoch und runter Runde Teil 2...🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Hello... it's more like 51km... komoot got out again... 😩 See part 1...

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November 15, 2023,Westerland - Kupferkanne, Leuchturm, Marine GC

Start in Westerland towards Wenningstedt. Through the dunes with various detours to the beach. Interesting photo points. Shortly before List, the route then heads towards Kampen with a break in the Kupferkanne. Via Munkmarsch and a detour to the Marine Golf Club, the route then heads back to Westerland. Photo-intensive tour and scenically attractive.

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