North Sea Coast Cycle Path Hamburg - Sylt

Over the dykes like the white horse rider

A very nice bike tour divided into good sections. If you are not so motivated on a day with a longer stage, there are well-described and beautiful alternative routes as a shortcut. We were incredibly lucky with the weather - apart from two hours of rain, everything was sunny. The wind was very strong but all but one day with a tailwind. We only flew over the dykes like the gray rider and therefore had a lot of time to look at things, even on longer stages. But with a headwind we would certainly have had to have e-bikes, especially the 90 km stage from Büsum to Husum would have been almost impossible with our normal bikes or we would have had to take the alternative route. With the bikes to Sylt was not ideal. On the outward journey we had little space, but on the return journey there would have been a bicycle block between 15 p.m. and 19 p.m. for the trains. You're stuck there. But we didn't bother and just got on the train. The train driver even helped us store the bikes. But a number of passengers complained. It would therefore be advisable to leave the bikes on the mainland and rent some in Westerland (the organizer could give you a voucher for bike rental instead of the ticket for this). All in all a very nice bike tour in a wonderful landscape, which for us "mountain people" is almost exotic.
- Weaver

Diverse prospects - great insights

After a rainy start in Hamburg, the weather became more suitable for cycling from day to day. The wind mostly held itself in check, which is why we were able to enjoy the trip. It is difficult to name the highlights of our bike tour, because each day brought its own highlights: whether it was the ride along the dyke through what felt like millions of sheep, the next day it was the column of houses in Glücksburg or the lock at Brunsbüttel, the wind picked up Nordstrand, the crossing to Sylt or a great hotel. We enjoyed the trip and learned a lot about ourselves - because the North Sea gives you what you give it. As our numerous contacts with locals proved - How to shout into the forest - it shouts back. Nordic charm, which is to be discovered on this journey. Those who shy away from wind and weather shouldn't do it, because they would no longer see the beauty behind it.
- Heidelberg merchant

Interesting bike ride

On our Radtor from Hamburg to Sylt we got to know many beautiful places.
- Count Sabine

Against the wind

We agree with the opinion of the writer, who is travelling alone, that the bike handover had to be done very quickly because of a parking ban and that the headwind also caused problems with the battery performance of the e-bike. Otherwise, we really enjoyed this trip - even though we were constantly facing a headwind. The varied nature, the many sheep on the dyke and Sylt were impressive despite the bad weather! We will do this tour again.
- Groom

Cycle tour North Sea - Sylt

The bike tour was wonderful. Everything worked out, the accommodation was mostly good, including the extra bed. The trip to Sylt would have been easier without a bike, as we had no more space for the bikes on the train to Westerland. My suggestion: rent a bike on Sylt.
- Karen Bucher

North Sea Coast Cycle Route Hamburg-Sylt - a wonderful route

The trip was great fun, even though I cycled alone, due to the lack of other participants. Luggage transport and accommodation were very good - except for the first Intercity hotel in Hamburg, which was very noisy due to its central location. I found it unpleasant to be able to store the bike in a dark underground car park, it was a very long way there. The guide gets bad marks for my trip. The briefing was limited to a few minutes, I couldn't even try out the e-bike myself, he just put the saddle at the right height on a whim. He justified his haste by parking in a no-parking zone, which worried him. Then I was given a thick envelope from the hotel with the travel documents to study on my own, no tour briefing. Since I am an experienced cyclist, I was able to find my way around well on my own. But I would have liked to have received a tip or two. Later, in Husum, I saw the tour guide Mr. Rusch brief a new couple on their tour and was very impressed by how personal and caring it was. That's how I would have liked it. The luggage transport and the choice of other hotels were good. Suggestion for a correction of the directions in Brunsbüttel. The existing description is incorrect, but rather: after the ferry, drive up Kautzstrasse for about 500m, then turn left at Posadowskystrasse = 4th Street, drive through to the corner of Koogstrasse, the Schleusenhotel is on the left, entrance in Koogstrasse (Schleusenstrasse is not a pedestrian zone, Koogstrasse is a one-way street towards Schleuse). The kilometer information did not match my speedometer. It was between 60 and 65km every day. It was OK, but I had to use the e-bike battery very sparingly, the battery range is just under 60km on the lightest support level in strong headwinds, for example. Otherwise the bike was great. Great tour, highly recommended.
- Dorothea Klaissle

Rating Hubert Henkemeier

We are on Sun. 11.07. Arrived in HH and on Sat. 17.07. left in Niebüll.
- Hubert Henkemeier

Cycling from Hamburg to Sylt

Despite some Corona restrictions, the bike tour was well organized. Although there was no personal handover of the bike at the hotel in Hamburg, everything was perfectly organized and all the documents were there. I was lucky with the weather, only one short shower, otherwise mostly sunny and often too warm. On the third day at midday I was already annoyed that I had taken an e-bike, as these bikes are much heavier. Up until then I had cycled without motor power. But in the afternoon I was glad about it, as the headwind on the dike was very strong and this continued to be the case over the next few days. Of the approximately 450 kilometers I cycled, I cycled 125 kilometers with motor support because of the sometimes strong headwind. My recommendation is therefore that if you are not used to cycling with a headwind, it is better to take an e-bike. The landscape is very beautiful and, although it is not immediately noticeable at first glance, very varied. I was also lucky that there were relatively few people on the road (except in Sylt). I often didn't meet a soul for an hour or two. It would be good if the cycling signs were checked from time to time to make sure they were correct. One was turned over, the arrow was pointing in the wrong direction, and one sign was overgrown with tall grass. It would also be good if the signs were not only on the inside of the dike but also, at least at certain intervals, on the outside of the dike. So you have to keep driving up to know roughly where you are, because if you drive on the outside (water side), you can't see any towns, signs or junctions. The luggage service worked very well. All in all, a recommendable cycling tour.
- Irene Hudler

Anonymous online review from 27.06.2021//

As always, a perfectly organized trip! It was nice not having to worry about luggage transport and the hotels. However, a better description of the different variants would be desirable.
- Anonymous

Good elaboration

My only wish would be to make sure that not every trip (I have booked at least 6 with you) includes a bad overnight stay. Otherwise, the trips with you were always well planned and well described.
- Mechthild H.

Very happy with everything

Was totally thrilled! just great from start to finish. Thanks!
- Anonymous

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