By bicycle from Sankt Peter-Ording to Westerhever

This scenic cycling route takes you from the lively seaside town of Sankt Peter-Ording to the iconic Westerhever Lighthouse. Sankt Peter-Ording is famous for its expansive sandy beaches, stilt houses, and relaxed beach life—perfect for a ride start with some sea breeze in your hair!

The route itself is mostly flat (you won’t even notice the few meters of ascent and descent) and sticks mainly to paved surfaces, with a good chunk of your ride on quiet roads, rural tracks, and some classic North Sea dykes. Expect a pleasant mix of open fields, glimpses of grazing sheep, and salty marshland views. About 16 kilometers later, you’ll roll into Westerhever—home to the postcard-famous red-and-white striped lighthouse, surrounded by salt meadows and endless sky.

This is a chill ride best enjoyed at a relaxed pace, letting you soak in the wide horizons and unique atmosphere of the North Frisian coast. Don’t forget your windbreaker—it can get breezy!