around Ribe

Åstien runs from Dagmarsgade and eastward along Ribe
Østerå (2 km) through the area of the institution Ribelund.
A small animal park is established here with horses, donkeys, goats, deer and kangaroos. In the area playground it
is possible to enjoy a picnic lunch. From the large handicapaccessible belvedere, the view of Østeråen is especially fine.
During sunset in the spring and autumn, you can experience
the phenomenon “sort sol” when thousands of starlings
gather in huge flocks across the forest of reeds before settling down for the night.
From Nørremarken, it is
possible to take a bike trip
through Ribe Mose and
Vesterenge. Along the
way, you can get off your
bike and hike along the
marked trails in Horslund
Krat and the new forest area Bjerreskov.
Bjerreskov is part of a larger afforestation project. The first
stage, an area of 110 hectares (272.815 acres) was afforested in 1998. In the area there are forest stands with a mix
of foliage and fir trees, open nature areas with meadow, common and bog. The National Forest and Nature Agency and the
Danish Heart Association have together marked a 6 km. nature
trail through the area. Across Tved Å a 14 meter long footbridge has been built.
Horslund Krat is an old oak thicket, once worked as a coppice forest. The coppice method meant that the oak forest
was frequently cut down so the old stumps grew new stems.
Thus, the trees in the thicket are small with many gnarled
shoots that make it look like a troldfolk forest. Throughout
the thicket, there is a marked nature trail (2.5 km). Since peat
was a good source of fuel, the bog was divided into many
small lots, thus enabling as many people as possible to take
advantage of the peat. South of Horslund Krat lies Fæsted
Mose (Langskifter). Today it is a thicket of birch and willow,
while in the past it was used as a peat bog. Today you can
see deer hiding in birch scrub.
Ribe Østerå
Forests and thickets
The landscape east and south of Ribe
The bike trip runs east of Ribe and through the valley surrounding Ribe Østerå. For a short cut back follow the bike
path alongside Haderslevvej to Ribe. For a longer trip, the
route southward going past Munkesø, Favrholt, Høm and the
plantations around Tradsborg is a good choice.
Just east of Ribe you will find Tange Skov and Tange Bakker, a large protected area containing forest and heath. In
the plantation, the National Forest and Nature Agency has
set up an exciting forest playground with grill areas, tables
and benches. Tange Bakker is an inland dune area formed
by shifting sand approx. 10,000 years ago. From the dog forest there is a trail via footbridges all the way out to the
stream.
Munkesø is formed by the damming of Skallebæk. The
history of the lake goes back to the 1500th century, where
Munkemølle (now Skallebæk Mølle) west of the lake is mentioned. The lake and the surrounding area have a rich plant
and bird life. During balmy spring evenings, you can often hear
nightingales, marsh warblers and grasshopper warblers in the
thickets surrounding the lake. South of the lake lies Ribe Golf
Course. There is a marked nature trail (4.5km) along Nørbækken, which runs in a narrow ravine through an old oak thicket.
In 1997, the farm Skovly was bequeathed to the National
Forest and Nature Agency and 4-H (Youth Development Organization), and has now been rebuilt as a modern school
camp with small livestock farming. In the surrounding forests
there is a woodland playground, as well as a marked nature
trail (2km), suited for wheelchair users. On the trip back to
Ribe you will pass Ribe Vikingecenter. The reconstructed
Viking era buildings can be seen from the road. During the
summer, you can experience a reenactment of the art and
crafts and the hustle and the bustle of a Viking era marketplace.
Mandø Ebbevej was once the only
road access to the Wadden Sea
Island Mandø. Today, all traffic to
and from Mandø is via Låningsvejen
that also floods during high tide and
so completely unsuitable for cyclists.
From V. Vedsted, two tractor busses run
daily to and from Mandø. Follow the signs.
Rent a bike on Mandø.
Kammerslusen is Ribe Vesterå’s estuary through the dike
to the Wadden Sea. During storms and by high tide, the
lock is closed so seawater cannot force its way beyond the
dike. There is a magnificent view across the Wadden Sea
towards Fanø and Mandø. The bike trip south is part of the
West Coast route that runs along the coast from the border
to Skagen.
Vadehavscentret offers an exciting exhibition detailing the
unique flora and fauna in the Wadden Sea, the area’s cultural history, plus a dramatic multi-media show about
storm surges in the Wadden Sea. Guided
tours to the surrounding area can be
booked from the Wadden Sea Centre.
Published by: Esbjerg County, 2012
Photos: Ove Detlevsen, Tomas Jensen plus
Esbjerg County History Archive, Torben Meyer.
Text: Anne Vibe Jensen
Publisher: Grafisk Produktion Ribe
Enjoy the trip!
Drivvejen is part of a larger network of marked hiking trails
that follow the coast and the trade routes along the North
Sea. For thousands of years, cattle drivers, blackpot sellers
and hawkers have wandered Drivvejen in the west Jutland
landscape.
Before venturing further afield than Ribe town, Slotsbanken
is well worth a visit. Here was the medieval castle Riberhus where King Valdemar and Queen Dagmar lived. On
Slotsbanken you will find the statue of Queen Dagmar and
a fantastic view of Ribe town and the Cathedral to the east
and the marshland and Ribe River to the west. Galgebakkeskoven contains the only beech forest in the area, and
also Galgebakken where, long time ago, punishment was
meted out to criminals.
The marsh and the Wadden Sea
Hiking and biking in and around Ribe
West of Ribe lies the open, flat marshland and beyond the
dikes, the Wadden Sea extends far into the horizon. You will
get a good experience of the marsh on a bike trip to Kammerslusen. Spring and autumn huge flocks of geese and wading
birds use the Wadden Sea as a rest, pantry and picnic area
when migrating to and from their northern breeding areas.
Ribe is known as Denmark’s oldest town and the medieval
town is the first destination for a hiking or biking trip. In the
Ribe area there are many beautiful sceneries: to the west,
the flat marshland with its huge flocks of birds and towards
the east, the river valleys, the inland dunes, oak thickets and
plantations. Almost everywhere you go, Ribe Cathedral can
be seen as the landmark that makes it possible to find your
way ”home”.
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