Riding a bike

The Eiderstedt Peninsula—a cyclist's paradise

Cycling with a view of the sea along the coast, across the beach and through the flat countryside, through the pine forest and the polder—simply enjoy nature at its best! On the North Sea coast of Schleswig-Holstein, the flat landscape of the Eiderstedt Peninsula and St. Peter-Ording offer the perfect setting for a leisurely bike ride.
The possibilities are as limitless as the view—whether with friends, family, kids, or your dog, there’s a route for everyone. Along the way, rustic cafés invite you to take a break and enjoy some delicious coffee and cake.

Diverse Themed Routes

On a Discovery Tour

Explore the diversity of the Eiderstedt Peninsula around Sankt Peter-Ording on varied circular tours. Six themed routes take you through expansive landscapes, along dikes, rivers, and the coast to striking landmarks and picturesque sandy beaches. Along the way, you’ll enjoy ever-changing views and discover the region from different perspectives. Let yourself be inspired, follow the route signs, and experience Eiderstedt’s unique natural and cultural landscape!

Lighthouse Tour

Wadden Sea Tour

Stilt House Tour

Eiderstedt Country Tour

Cultural Treasures Tour

Waterways Tour

Böhl Lighthouse Photographed Through Grasses

Discover Places That Captivate the Imagination

Lighthouse Tour (approx. 53.5 km)

This route takes you to the lighthouse "Westerhever", the landmark of Eiderstedt. Along the way, you’ll cycle through vast landscapes and charming towns like Osterhever, Garding, and Tating, before the red-and-white-striped giant reveals an impressive panorama stretching across pristine salt marshes all the way to the North Sea.

Tip: A detour to the Böhler Lighthouse is also worth it—this maritime landmark in St. Peter-Ording is a popular photo spot.

Information about the

“Lighthouses of Eiderstedt” tour

A couple is pushing their bikes across the Gründeich

A child and a diver are facing each other through the glass of the aquarium

A unique natural setting

Wadden Sea Tour (approx. 64 km)

This tour follows the North Sea dike from St. Peter-Ording to Tönning. Sweeping views of the Wadden Sea, a World Natural Heritage Site, line the route. Along the way, you’ll pass special sites such as the Katinger Watt, "Eidersperrwerk" (flood barrier), and the Vollerwiek swimming area, before ending at the Aquarium Multimar Wattforum—the largest information center for the Wadden Sea National Park in Schleswig-Holstein.

Discover the Wadden Sea World Natural Heritage Site tour

A woman with a bicycle stands in the salt marshes, with a stilt house in the background

A group of cyclists on the wooden boardwalk at the beach

Landmark of St. Peter-Ording

Stilt House Tour (approx. 24 km)

Around St. Peter-Ording, you’ll cycle to the famous stilt houses that have defined the landscape of the endless sandy beach for over 100 years. The route takes you along varied paths through the local districts, offering sweeping views of the beach and a fresh breeze. Detours to the Tümlauer-Koog and Tating add rural contrasts to the tour.

Information on the “Discover the Stilt Houses” Tour

A sheep on the dike looks into the camera

A typical thatched-roof house with yellow rapeseed fields in the background

Discover Endless Expanses

Eiderstedt Country Tour (approx. 55 km)

This route winds through the vast marshlands of Eiderstedt, passing along dikes, "Fennes" (fields), and a seemingly endless horizon. Typical of the region are the many church steeples that repeatedly catch the eye. Along the way, charming towns and villages such as Garding, Tönning, Welt, and Tetenbüll invite you to take relaxing breaks and enjoy their rural charm.

Information about the “Discover Eiderstedt” tour

A couple on bicycles in front of the white Haubarg in Tating

Pärchen Arm in Arm in der Gardinger Altstadt

A Unique Cultural Landscape

Cultural Treasures Tour (approx. 33 km)

Cultural treasures define this tour through Eiderstedt, blending history with the creative present. In Garding, Tating, Katharinenheerd, and Poppenbüll, cultural sites, historic gardens, and thatched-roof houses set the scene. Along the North Sea dike and in local studios, the cultural diversity of the peninsula comes to life.

Tour

Information: Activities & Culture

Canals in Friedrichstadt with a small red boat

Between the Eider and the Canals

Waterways Tour (approx. 41 km)

This tour combines leisurely cycling with special moments by and on the water. The loop tour takes you along the picturesque Eider River through parts of North Frisia and Dithmarschen. Along the way, you’ll discover highlights such as the historic harbor of Tönning and eventually reach Friedrichstadt, where charming canals and small bridges define the townscape.

Tour information

Across the Country Off-Road

Long-Distance Bicycle Routes in Eiderstedt

Those who enjoy longer trips will find two long-distance bike trails in Eiderstedt that can be explored flexibly in stages. The Viking-Frisian Trail follows historical routes from the North Sea to the Baltic Sea and connects coastal landscapes with cultural sites inland. This is complemented by the North Sea Coast Bike Trail, which runs from the banks of the Elbe to the Danish border.

In the Footsteps of History

Viking-Frisian Trail

Over a distance of about 173 km, you can follow in the footsteps of the Vikings and the Frisians—across Schleswig-Holstein, from St. Peter-Ording on the North Sea to Maasholm on the Baltic Sea. In the Eiderstedt region, the route runs from St. Peter-Ording through Vollerwiek to Tönning and Friedrichstadt. Along the way, you’ll find information boards, museums, and archaeological sites at many stops.

More info

Flyer: Viking-Frisian Bicycle Trail

A couple with bicycles in front of traditional gabled houses

The World's Longest Long-Distance Bicycle Trail

North Sea Coast Cycle Route

How about a longer ride? The North Sea Cycle Route is the longest bike path in the world and stretches for about 6,000 km through eight countries, including Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and England—always along the North Sea. And did you know? A section of it runs along the Eiderstedt Peninsula and passes right by St. Peter-Ording.

North Sea Cycle Route Map

Cyclists riding one behind the other on the wooden boardwalk at the beach in Ording

On the Road Together

Guided Bike Tours

Do you enjoy biking in a group and would like an experienced tour guide for your next bike tour across the Eiderstedt Peninsula? Then a guided bike tour is just the thing for you! To find out if and when guided bike tours are offered on the Eiderstedt Peninsula during your vacation, check the event calendar for St. Peter-Ording and the Eiderstedt Peninsula.

Go to the events calendar

A woman pushes her bicycle through the salt marshes

Flexible on the Go

Bicycle Rentals in SPO and Eiderstedt

Rent a bike conveniently on-site and ride comfortably and easily from A to B. Where can you rent bikes, e-bikes, bike trailers, and much more in St. Peter-Ording and Eiderstedt? We’ll tell you!

Bike Rentals in Eiderstedt

E-bike charging stations

Are you riding your e-bike in St. Peter-Ording and Eiderstedt, and is your battery running low? Then you can find the nearest charging station for your e-bike right here!

There are two e-bike charging stations, each with two charging points, located in the parking lot near the lighthouse "Westerhever".
For minor repairs or a quick tire pressure check, there is also a bike repair station with a built-in air pump.

Ahndelweg 4, 25881 Westerhever

E-Bike-Ladestation am Leuchtturm.Laden in Westerhever

There are two e-bike charging stations (and one repair station) in front of the Tourist Information Office in Garding.

Markt 26, 25836 Garding

There is an e-bike charging station with three outlets at the Landladen Kühl in the parish of Garding.

Hülkenbüll 2, 25836 Garding

There is a charging station at the community center in Tetenbüll. Please bring your own charging cable that is compatible with your e-bike battery.

Westerenn 2, 25882 Tetenbüll

There is an e-bike charging station at Café Theatrium in Tetenbüll. Please bring your own charging cable that is compatible with your e-bike battery.

Karkenstraat 13, 25882 Tetenbüll

In Tönning, there is a charging station on Herrengraben Street (near the castle park) next to the public restroom. The key to the charging box is available at the Tönning Tourist Information Office.

There is an e-bike charging station at Dirks Bike Rental in Friedrichstadt.

Am Schulwald 13, 25840 Friedrichstadt

Ready for a break?

Cafés and restaurants where you can linger

After a few kilometers on your bike, a break is just what you need. Enjoy a cup of coffee, a slice of cake, or regional specialties at one of the many cozy cafés and restaurants in Eiderstedt—or just a nice "Klönschnack" (conversation) while you’re there!

Dining in Eiderstedt

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Sports, Culture, Shopping, and More

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Recreational Activities in St. Peter-Ording and Eiderstedt