Hörnum (Sylt) topographic map
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Hörnum (Sylt)
In 1907, Hörnum got a 33.5 metres tall lighthouse, which was built based on a standardised design. Other such constructions were erected on the island of Pellworm and at Westerhever. From 1918 to 1930, the lighthouse was also used as a school house. Lessons took place at an elevation of 30 meters. At the end of World War I, Hörnum counted 21 inhabitants who were administrated by Rantum. In both World Wars, Hörnum was deemed a strategically important location which needed special defense.
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Name: Hörnum (Sylt) topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Average elevation: 1 m
Minimum elevation: -4 m
Maximum elevation: 27 m
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Sylt
Germany > Schleswig-Holstein > Northern Friesland
The island's shape has constantly shifted over time, a process which is still ongoing today. The northern and southern spits of Sylt are exclusively made up of infertile sand deposits, while the central part with the municipalities of Westerland, Wenningstedt-Braderup and Sylt-Ost consists of a geestland core,…
Average elevation: 0 m