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Walking route · Sylt · Updated on 14 November 2026

Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Sylt - Flensburg walk

Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Sylt - Flensburg is a walk of 109.8 km from Sylt. Along the way you'll find 187 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 19 public toilets and 1 bike pump.

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Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Sylt - Flensburg
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 109.8 km
  • ± 24:40 h
  • ↑ 140 m · ↓ 147 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • International route

This route is in pieces in OpenStreetMap, so there are no kilometres per pitstop. Along the way you'll find 187 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 19 public toilets and 1 bike pump.

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The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

14 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 6 more along the route are on the map.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 140 m
Down
↓ 147 m
Highest point
54 m
Lowest point
-1 m
  • 5-10% slope · 552 m
  • 6 stairs

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

109.8 km in total
  • Road: 34.1 km
  • Path: 32.1 km
  • Track: 19.4 km
  • Street: 16 km
  • Busy road: 4 km
  • Footpath: 3.3 km
  • Stairs: 6 stairs
  • Cycleway: 200 m
  • Unknown: 250 m

Surfaces

109.8 km in total
  • Asphalt: 45.1 km
  • Natural: 15.9 km
  • Unpaved: 9.2 km
  • Gravel: 8.3 km
  • Paved: 6.1 km
  • Unknown: 25.1 km

About the walking route Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Sylt - Flensburg

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Sylt - Flensburg is a walking route of 109.8 km that starts in Sylt. It does not end where it starts. You start in Sylt and finish in Flensburg.

How hard is the route?

You climb 140 m in total and descend 147 m. There are 6 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 24:40 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is road (34.1 km), path (32.1 km) and track (19.4 km). Of the surface, 45.1 km asphalt and 15.9 km natural. For 25.1 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 187 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 19 public toilets and 1 bike pump. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Nord Süd Trail

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Schloss GlücksburgSchloss GlücksburgMuseum · 8.2 km from the route
  2. 2Industrial museum copper millIndustrial museum copper millMuseum · 3.2 km from the route
  3. 3Wasserturm Flensburg-MürwikWasserturm Flensburg-MürwikViewpoint · 884 m from the route
  4. 4Burg NiehuusBurg NiehuusArchaeological site · 1.6 km from the route
  5. 5Frøslev CampFrøslev CampMuseum · 4.5 km from the route
  6. 6VidåslusenVidåslusenAttraction · 8.4 km from the route
  7. 7Rømø ChurchRømø ChurchAttraction · 10 km from the route
  8. 8EllenbogenbergEllenbogenbergViewpoint · 108 m from the route
  9. 9KolkingehoogKolkingehoogArchaeological site · 122 m from the route
  10. 10Rechteckdolmen im RundhügelRechteckdolmen im RundhügelArchaeological site · 220 m from the route
  11. 11TinnumburgTinnumburgAttraction · 299 m from the route
  12. 12Ganggrab bei KampenGanggrab bei KampenArchaeological site · 389 m from the route
  13. 13Museumsberg FlensburgMuseumsberg FlensburgMuseum · 399 m from the route
  14. 14Naturwissenschaftliches Museum FlensburgNaturwissenschaftliches Museum FlensburgMuseum · 402 m from the route
  15. 15Friedhof der HeimatlosenFriedhof der HeimatlosenAttraction · 546 m from the route
  16. 16EiszeithausEiszeithausMuseum · 672 m from the route
  17. 17DeserteurdenkmalDeserteurdenkmalMemorial · 681 m from the route
  18. 18DenghoogDenghoogAttraction · 692 m from the route
  19. 19Yachting Heritage Centre - Robbe & Berking MuseumYachting Heritage Centre - Robbe & Berking MuseumMuseum · 717 m from the route
  20. 20RovhøjRovhøjArchaeological site · 779 m from the route
  21. 21Langbetten von HarrisleeLangbetten von HarrisleeArchaeological site · 1.3 km from the route
  22. 22Historisches NoldehausHistorisches NoldehausMuseum · 1.6 km from the route
  23. 23Oldemorstoft Museum SønderjyllandOldemorstoft Museum SønderjyllandMuseum · 1.6 km from the route
  24. 24Museum und Garten NoldeMuseum und Garten NoldeAttraction · 1.6 km from the route
  25. 25EddeboeEddeboeArchaeological site · 1.7 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Sylt - Flensburg?

Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Sylt - Flensburg is 109.8 km long. Allow ± 24:40 h of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route runs from Sylt to Flensburg.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Sylt.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 140 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 19 public toilets within 100 m of the route.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 2 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Flensburger Schifffahrtsmuseum, Opfer der NS-Gewaltherrschaft and Alexandra.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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