Nordspitze Amrum auf der Insel Amrum im Kreis Südtondern, Nature reserve in Norddorf, Germany.
Nordspitze Amrum is a nature reserve at the northern tip of Amrum Island, featuring sand dunes, salt marshes, and coastal habitats. The landscape spans several kilometers and provides diverse environments for seabirds and other wildlife.
Authorities established this protected area in 1936 to preserve the coastal landscape and bird populations. This early conservation effort set a precedent for environmental protection in Schleswig-Holstein.
This reserve represents a fundamental part of Amrum Island's identity, where locals maintain traditions of wildlife protection and maritime heritage.
Marked hiking trails lead from Norddorf village into the reserve, offering good views of the coastal landscape. During spring and summer nesting seasons, access is restricted in certain areas to protect nesting birds.
The reserve hosts approximately 700 breeding pairs of seabirds and features dunes rising up to 24 meters (79 feet) high. These height variations create different habitats and make the terrain visually distinct.
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