The best MTB trails in Hvalskov

Bregnet Kirke is beautifully located overlooking Egens Vig. Some carved stones on the pedestal are likely the remains of a former Romanesque church. The inventory dates from a restoration in 1872, during which everything original was discarded except for the Romanesque baptismal font with a lion motif. Often, Romanesque stone churches replaced an older wooden church. This was of course also the case in Bregnet. Perhaps the first church was built as a pilgrimage church in connection with the holy "Tobias spring" in Ringelmoseskoven, east of the church. https://www.visitaarhus.de/region-aarhus/reiseplanung/bregnet-kirche-gdk606023

"Mols Cathedral" The first Dråby Church was built of monk stone and stood between 1200 and 1400. Masonry and old foundations were found during the restoration of the church between 1967 and 1971. From the beginning of the 14th century and over the following 150 years, the owners of the nearby estate, as well as the noble families Rosenkrantz and Gøye, created more or less the church we see today with major renovations and extensions. In 1720, the church interior was furnished with new furniture in the Baroque style. The crenellated stilt tower was built around the year 1730. On the west side of the tower are the year 1739 and the initials S A B and A R for Sophia Amalia Benzon and her husband Andreas Rosenpalm. https://www.visitaarhus.de/region-aarhus/reiseplanung/draby-kirche-gdk1078953

The short half kilometer across the dam to the Kalø Castle ruins is also a journey into a past of over 700 years ago.

Unfortunately, the bird watching platform no longer exists, only its concrete foundations remain.

The frigate Jylland is a historic wooden ship moored in a dry dock in the museum harbor. At 71 meters long, it is the longest preserved ship of its kind. Further information: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jylland_(Schiff,_1860)

Impressive tree. Translation of the information board: "You probably still have a long way to go before you reach the large step ahead. This is an ash tree that we believe is at least 100 years old. Large and old ash trees are a rare sight in Denmark because ash disease is caused by a fungus that causes the upper branches of the trees to die and the leaves to fall off. Unfortunately, many ash trees and stands are affected by this fungus. Fortunately, this tree does not appear to be affected by the fungus. In 2019, this tree was designated a "Tree of Life," which means it is protected and may not be felled for production. We would therefore like to ask you to help us protect the ash tree by not stepping on the fence, climbing the tree, or poking at it. This way, the ash tree will hopefully remain standing for many years to come and bring joy to many people.

As you begin or conclude your hike around the Kalø area, you can enjoy this view of Kaløvig Castle from the Kalø Slotscafé. This delightful café offers you a perfect and easily accessible vantage point to soak in the iconic sight of the 700-year-old Kalø Castle Ruin. From your comfortable spot, you'll witness the majestic medieval fortress standing proudly on its small peninsula, connected to the mainland by Denmark's longest medieval paved road—all framed by the tranquil waters of Kalø Vig.

The Kalø Long Barrow II is an ancient Neolithic burial mound. But it isn't just a pile of stones; it's a testament to millennia of human presence in this region. Situated on a small hillock, this megalithic monument standing before you is a structure that dates back over 5,000 years, offering a tangible connection to Denmark's first farmers and their burial rituals.