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Ellenbogen Beach, North Sylt – Wadden Sea at Ellenbogen, Sylt loop from Uthörn

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Ellenbogen Beach, North Sylt – Wadden Sea at Ellenbogen, Sylt loop from Uthörn

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Ellenbogen Beach, North Sylt – Wadden Sea at Ellenbogen, Sylt loop from Uthörn

02:50

11.2km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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113 m

Ellenbogen Tip (Northernmost Point of Germany)

Highlight • Beach

Finding the northernmost point is not that easy. This corner is very isolated. It is an advantage if you go there for two.

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254 m

View of the North Sea and Ellenbogen

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Access to the beach from the car park with a beautiful view of the Elbow, the North Sea and the wonderful beach.

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1.13 km

Old Groynes at Ellenbogen, Sylt

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There are several of these old groynes that are easy to see at low tide. From here you can see the Danish island of Römö well.

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2.13 km

Ellenbogen Beach, North Sylt

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The northern beach on the elbow is also home to the northernmost point of Germany. A beautiful beach, where you can have peace and quiet.

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3.25 km

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Viewpoint

8.00 km

Wadden Sea at Ellenbogen, Sylt

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A dream for young and old when the tide is low and the sun is shining. There is a lot to discover in the Watt.

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10.2 km

Ellenbogenspitze

Viewpoint

10.5 km

Lister Ellenbogen Beach

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Fine sandy beach, simply beautiful

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10.9 km

Ellenbogen Beach

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I'm always looking forward to hiking and exploring this exceptionally beautiful area!

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11.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.93 km

1.12 km

172 m

Surfaces

9.93 km

1.12 km

172 m

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Weather

Friday 26 June

26°C

19°C

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Comments

April 15, 2023,Große Ellenbogenrunde

We cycled from List to the starting point of the tour. Due to the not so great weather, I only met a few walkers on the large Ellenbogen circuit. It was wonderful, so I could enjoy nature almost undisturbed.

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April 22, 2025,Alte Buhnen, Ellenbogen, Nord Runde von List auf Sylt

It's a wonderful feeling to be at the northernmost point of Germany. Walking on the beach can be quite strenuous at times. Great!

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May 15, 2025,Große Runde am Sylter Ellenbogen

Sylt: Hiking at Ellenbogen - Germany's northernmost point - Travel Vlog #2

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October 22, 2024,Sylt – über den Ellenbogen

The stark differences in altitude are remarkable on an island whose highest "mountain" is 52m high. Somehow no network, GPS whatever. Hey, it's Germany. Or is komoot to blame?

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September 9, 2025,Sylt ☆ Ellenbogen - von Leuchtturm List-West zu Leuchtturm List-Ost - ☆

Today, at 21°C, we drive to Ellenbogen (toll €7) and park our car 🚗 at the List-West lighthouse. We stroll along the beach to the northernmost point in Germany and then on to the List-East lighthouse. After 6 km on the beach, my foot finally gave up, and we walked the rest of the way on the road. A good …

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February 19, 2023,Zum nördlichsten Punkt Deutschlands

The last hike we tackled today was the elbow.
In glorious weather we passed the northernmost point of Sylt and thus also the northernmost point of Germany.
A successful end to our holiday!

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October 14, 2025,Zum nördlichsten Punkt Deutschlands & der Ellenbogen von Sylt

Germany's northernmost point and the elbow of Sylt are a must-see if you're on the island.
Both are absolutely worth seeing! With luck, you might even spot seals here (unfortunately, we weren't).

Please note: Drivers are charged a €7 toll. In return, you can park for free in several parking lots. Absolutely fine!

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April 22, 2022,Wandern auf Sylt: Am nördlichsten Punkt Deutschlands (Lister Ellenbogen)

Even getting there early in the morning to the Sylt Ellenbogen is an experience: After the turnoff to List, a small road leads through an extensive dune area, there are almost no houses or the like, but there are many signs that indicate the presence of sheep (which reminded me a lot of the Scottish Highlands). At the junction to …

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Ellenbogen Tip (Northernmost Point of Germany)

View of the North Sea and Ellenbogen

Old Groynes at Ellenbogen, Sylt

Ellenbogen Beach, North Sylt

Wadden Sea at Ellenbogen, Sylt

Lister Ellenbogen Beach

Ellenbogen Beach

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