Stockenstieg

Stockenstieg is a narrow brick pathway that stretches approximately one kilometer from Westerheversand Lighthouse across salt marshes to the mainland. The surface is only about 45 centimeters wide and is interrupted by three small bridges that span the boggy areas.

The path was built in 1929 and served as the only connection from the lighthouse to the mainland. It enabled lighthouse keepers and their families to attend church and schools before a bridge provided an alternative route in 1981.

The path reflects traditional Frisian building methods and shows how craftspeople once navigated this marshy landscape. Walking here reveals the practical solutions past generations developed to stay dry while crossing wet terrain.

The path is very narrow and only accessible to visitors from June to September during warmer months. Wear sturdy footwear if you plan to walk it, and be aware that storms regularly submerge the route, occasionally requiring repairs.

Few know that the three bridges are completely wooden and require regular maintenance. This careful upkeep is necessary to preserve the authentic construction so visitors experience it exactly as it has existed for nearly 100 years.