At 52.5 meters, it is the highest natural point on the island of Sylt.
The wooden staircase consists of exactly 110 steps to reach the viewing platform.
It is named in honor of the Frisian politician and writer Uwe Jens Lornsen.
The dune offers one of the few spots on Sylt where both the North Sea and the Wadden Sea can be viewed simultaneously.
The area surrounding the dune is part of a protected nature reserve to prevent erosion of the sand structure.
Uwe-Düne is the highest point on the island of Sylt, reaching an elevation of 52.5 meters above sea level. Located in the northern municipality of Kampen, the dune features a wooden observation deck accessible via a staircase of 110 steps. The site provides a panoramic vantage point over the North Sea to the west and the Wadden Sea to the east. The dune is named after Uwe Jens Lornsen, a 19th-century Schleswig-Holstein politician. It serves as a significant geographical marker within the protected dune landscape of the island.
The highest point of the observation deck facing west toward the North Sea during sunset.
Wear sturdy footwear suitable for walking on sandy paths and climbing steep wooden stairs.
Bring wind-resistant clothing, as the exposed peak experiences significantly higher wind speeds than the surrounding inland areas.
Check local weather forecasts before visiting, as visibility is severely reduced during Sylt's frequent North Sea fog.
Attempting to hike up the sides of the dune outside the marked staircase, which contributes to sand erosion.
Stay strictly on designated wooden paths to protect the fragile dune vegetation; strictly no climbing on the dune grass.
