Æbelø – Fyn. 15 km.
At the top of Funen lies Denmark's smallest market town – Bogense. North east of Bogense is Æbelø, which with its steep slopes and beautiful forests is a favorite place for sailors to drop anchor. For nature lovers, there are many wonderful experiences in store. There are large herds of fallow deer and mouflons, and if you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of one of the large sea eagles that breed on the island.
For the many who like to hike, Æbelø is a must. To get to Æbelø, you drive to Lindøhoved, where you park the car. But before you leave, you must remember to check the tide table, which you can find at Visitnordfyn.dk.Æbelø is 4 km away - out in the water, and to get out there, you must start by walking approx. 1.5 km. through water. There is a big difference between walking in water up to your ankles or up to your waist. A good tip is that you stay within 3.5 hours on both sides of low tide. That way, you are sure to get back and forth safely. Also stay close to the posted markings along the route.
1. stykke i vand 2. stykke i vand Æbelø Holm
After 1.5 km. walk in the water, you reach Æbelø Holm, which is a small island you cross before you are going back into the water - The next section is approx. 2 km. long and is called Brådet. A narrow stretch of sand with water on both sides. The piece is temporarily flooded, so just keep your bathing shoes on for a little while longer.
After this, you come to Æbelø itself, which is just over 2 km2 in size. We choose to go right around the island, and after approx. 1 km. on a gently rising piece of grass we enter the forest, which is largely left to look after itself. There is on the next long stretch of forest on one side and steep slopes down to the water on the other side.
After about 6 kilometers through a very beautiful forest, we get to an open field on our right side. Follow the path towards the water and you will be rewarded with the most amazing view, which most of all reminds of something from the southern part of Europe. It is the perfect place to eat your lunch and drink your coffee.
Ready again after the break, we now walk through something that resembles a fern field - Ferns as tall as a man on both sides of the path. Take the opportunity to go up the observation tower and look out over the center of the island.
The tour continues around Æbeløgård (which is the old manager's residence and which is today used for courses etc.) and down to the lighthouse, which was built in 1883 in Bornholm granite. The lighthouse still stands beautifully, but is now controlled by automation.
We continue along the path and come down to the water with a view over Bogense (With good binoculars you can see the spire of Bogense Church). It is also here that many boats lie overnight. From here, the hike takes place in the open down towards Brådt and the walk back through the water. A fantastic trip with walking in the water and with Æbelø and the beautiful nature as an absolute highlight. Definitely one of our favorite tours, which from start to finish is full of beautiful nature and places for the perfect photoshoots.
The trip is a good 15 km long, and requires good fitness and a pair of swimming shoes for the trips through the water.
Click on the map below and it will open in Google Maps. From here, you can follow the route as you are hiking.
