Attractions and Places To See around Gröde - Top 20

The loop around the Beltringharder Koog and over Nordstrand is also beautiful. Then perhaps over the car dam to Schobüll. Schobüll and Halebüll are located on a tongue of the Geest and therefore have no dyke. To the northwest of Schobüll there is a reed biotope, which is particularly scenic due to the fresh water that flows out. The old dyke of the Hattstedtermarsch from Lüttmoorsiel via Arlauschleuse and to Wobbenbüll has been patched up frequently due to many breaks. This makes it very winding, and inland there are often dikes, bodies of water that were created by the excavation for the repairs. The Arlau, which drains the area as far as the Geest, is also very impressive. The water can only flow to the side because of the clay bed below the ground, which makes the sea level important, and must not be allowed to rise too high.

The Hauke-Haien-Koog is an impressive bird sanctuary and a popular destination for cyclists and nature lovers in North Friesland. The Koog was dammed between 1958 and 1960 and is named after the main character in Theodor Storm's novella "The Rider on the White Horse". With an area of 1,250 hectares, of which around 700 hectares are for agricultural purposes and 538 hectares are freshwater reservoirs, the Koog is not only used for agriculture, but above all for bird and nature conservation. The cycle path along the dyke of the Hauke-Haien-Koog offers breathtaking views of the surrounding salt marshes and the diverse bird life. Especially during the migration periods in spring and autumn, the area is an important resting and moulting place for thousands of birds, including geese, ducks, avocets and terns. Rare species such as the bittern and the reed warbler can also be observed here. The cycle path is ideal for bird watching and offers numerous information boards and observation huts along the route. These are accessible all year round and offer insights into the flora and fauna of the protected area. In addition, the Jordsand Association, which looks after the area, offers regular guided tours and events.

Impressive Nabu protected area, about which further information is available at the information point on the Schafsberg

It is simply fantastic to ride this route, a well-developed "bicycle highway".

The 5km out to Hamburger Hallig are well worth it. The concrete slabs are well grouted and are definitely suitable for racing bikes. At the end is the Hallig-Krog restaurant - highly recommended. In the season it fills up quickly after opening.

The Hamburger Hallig is a non-dyked peninsula on the west coast of the Nordfriesland district in Schleswig-Holstein. The name of the Hallig is reminiscent of two Hamburg merchants, the brothers Rudolf and Arnold Amsinck. In 1624 they acquired the dyke rights on the northeast corner of the island of Strand as Oktroy and built dykes by 1628. This is how the Amsinck-Koog was created. The dikes were destroyed by the Burchardi flood in 1634. Only the terp with the “Hamburger Haus” remained and became a salvation for numerous Strand residents during the storm surge. After 1634, the dikes were rebuilt at great expense and survivors of the flood settled. In 1658 Arnold Amsinck died in the “Hamburger Haus” in his Koog after he had invested his entire fortune in rebuilding the dykes. In 1661 the house was demolished and replaced by a smaller one. What happened was described in literature by the Husum writer Albert Petersen in his novel Arnold Amsinck (1921). In 1711 the dikes were so destroyed that the Amsinck-Koog was a Hallig again. It remained in the possession of the Amsinck family until 1760. The name “Hamburger Hallig” was first mentioned in 1781. The house on the Hallig was destroyed by the February flood of 1825. In 1855 a dam connecting the island to the mainland was planned. The dam was built in 1859/60, but broke again in 1860. In 1866/67 a bush dam was built from Bordelumersiel to Hallig. This dam was fortified in 1874 and added a spillway that was closed in 1875. Due to the interruption of the tidal flows, the silt formation on both sides of the dam was greatly accelerated. The experience gained here has had a decisive influence on the further development of land reclamation. In 1878 the tax authorities bought the Hallig and from then on leased it for management. In 1880 an artesian well was built. The dam has been navigable since 1901. In 1908 the Hallig was 96 hectares in size. On April 16, 1930, it was 216 hectares in size including the dyke foreland and was declared a nature reserve. The Hamburger Hallig is no longer an island since it was connected to the mainland by a causeway in 1860. While a land connection via a dam does not, by definition, turn an island into a peninsula, the salt marshes in front of the dam are added here. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburger_Hallig

Great piece out into the Watt. Not quite as ideal for the road bike. Always busy.

Schlüttsiel is not only a ferry port, but also a great place for a break. There is a beautiful meadow with many benches with a great view of the North Sea. There is also a bathing area here.