Practical Information

Here is a list of things we recommend you pack and carry when you cycle in Tøndermarsken.

• Waste bags – Waste bins are few and far between. Take your waste with you. Deposit it in the next waste bin you come across.
• Water bottle – Do not forget to drink as you cycle. There are watering holes along the route where you can fill your water bottle.
• Packed lunch – Eateries are few and far between. Bring a packed lunch to eat when you get peckish.
• Puncture repair kit – If you are unfortunate enough to get a flat tyre.
• Camera – There are plenty of scenic views along the cycling routes. Take snaps to show your friends.
• Maps – although the routes are signposted, losing your bearings is never fun.
• Mobile phone – as a camera, with a map or to call someone to rescue you if your legs will not carry you further.

Check out facilities and experiences on The Cycle Route map, which shows you all the amenities and attractions on the route. To select amenities, click at the bottom of the map.

RESPECT – PROTECT – ENJOY

Traffic:

Visitors are responsible for their own safety. There are many ditches and canals in Tøndermarsken. They are deep and have steep banks. Stay on the path and keep a watchful eye on your children.

Livestock grazes on some of the dykes you hike on. Respect the livestock. Do not chase the animals.

Gathering plants and herbs
If you forage for wild herbs and plants, it is important that you respect the natural environment and gather plants sustainably. Make sure you know precisely which plants you may gather and when. Resist the temptation to pluck more than you can carry inside your hat.

Photography:
There are great opportunities for natural photography in Tøndermarsken. Take care not to frighten the birds. In pursuit of the “perfect” picture, do not chase sheep or other animals. Do not stress the animals. Birds in particular need rest and plenty of time to fatten themselves up before a long migration to the north or south.

Toilets:
The Marsh Trail passes ditches, canals, ponds and lakes. To prevent pollution of the aquatic environment, hikers are asked to use the toilets along the trail. The map shows you where there are toilets.

Drinking water:
You can fill your water bottle at several places along the trail.

Waste:
Take everything you bring into the area out with you when you leave. Leave only your footprints behind.

Dogs:
You are welcome to bring your dog. To safeguard sheep, birds and other hikers, your dog must be on a leash at all times. Several species of bird build their nests on the ground or in the grass, and at times when they have shed their feathers, the birds are exceptionally vulnerable. The top of the dyke is narrow so please allow other hikers to pass.

Gates:
Leave gates as you find them. If a gate was open, leave it open. If a gate was closed, close it after you.

Changeable weather:
There are few places to shelter from the elements in Tøndermarsken. Bring clothing for all weathers.

The Wadden Sea:
You may walk out onto the flats. NB: Take great care. Establish whether the tide is on its way in or out. The water may flow in significantly faster than you may expect.

You may gather oysters on the flats. Shellfish (and oysters) feed on tiny scraps of algae. Algae that are harmful to humans develop most often in the summer months when the weather is calm and warm, but can develop at any time of the year. The toxins accumulate in oysters and other shellfish, making them unsafe to eat. Look out for official warnings before you gather oysters.