Discover Amstrup: Hiking Trails, Nature and Cultural History

Amstrup combines scenic trails, a distinctive natural area and a multifaceted cultural history. Anyone planning a trip involving activity, landscapes and local discoveries will find various ways to organise their days here. Accommodation in Amstrup can be selected to suit your own interests, for example for hikes to Blakshøj, nature observation in Amstrup Enge, an insight into the history of Amstrup Pakhus or a visit to Brandbygegaard.

Hiking with views of Blakshøj

A specific starting point for a hike is Blakshøj. The return journey from Amstrup to Blakshøj along the same route is 5.6 km. At 73 metres above sea level, Blakshøj is the highest point; there is a flagpole at the summit, and the view extends far into the distance from there. For planning your day, the stated distance is a useful reference point, without implying a specific walking time.

The hiking trail “Fra Amstrup og op på Blakhøj” leads from Amstrup up to Blakhøj. The “Rundt om Gyllingnæs” hiking route also runs from Amstrup Enge around Gyllingnæs to Horskærgård. It follows the Horsens Fjord and coastal meadows. This places different landscape impressions at the centre: one route with the ascent to Blakhøj and another that takes in the natural area around Gyllingnæs.

Amstrup Enge and the surrounding nature

Amstrup Enge is a nutrient-rich lowland bog in Åkær Ådal between Vads Møllevej and Horsens Fjord. Rare species such as samel, leverurt, strandrødtop and slangeurt grow in the coastal meadows of Amstrup Enge. Amstrup Enge is also part of the Important Bird Area “Horsens Fjord, Svanegrund & Endelave”. Anyone who values landscapes and nature when planning a trip can make this area a focus in its own right alongside the hiking trails.

The wildlife is also remarkably well documented: A total of 622 large moth species were recorded in the area around Amstrup and Uldrup Bakker between 1989 and 2017. Of these, 541 could be considered with sufficient certainty to be permanently present there. The diversity of large moths recorded makes the area particularly interesting for nature enthusiasts.

Cultural history and local experiences

Amstrup Pakhus, also known as Kvindefængsel, is designated in Odder Municipality as a cultural environment dating from 1850–1920. The building was originally a warehouse, was constructed in 1854 and was named “Koeds Palæ”. In 1927, Amstrup Pakhus was sold to the state and established as an annex where Straffeanstalten i Horsens housed prisoners during a transitional phase leading to their release. For those interested in culture, this history adds a clear historical dimension to the nature and hiking experiences.

Brandbygegaard: Farm shop, winery and events

In Amstrup, visitors can visit the Brandbygegaard farm shop, which also includes its own winery. At Brandbygegaard, both grapes and apples are used on site. The farm winery and distillery produce various sparkling wines using the Champagne method, as well as brandy, whisky, grappa, gin and vodka. Brandbygegaard also organises a number of larger and smaller public events every year. This adds a local culinary and cultural destination to a stay.

Which accommodation suits your plans

When looking for a holiday apartment in Amstrup, it is worth first deciding on your preferred travel rhythm. For an active day, planning around Blakshøj or one of the hiking routes mentioned above is a good option. Those who want to combine landscapes and nature observation can focus their day on Amstrup Enge and the coastal meadows. Cultural history and regional products, on the other hand, create different focal points. Accommodation can thus serve as a starting point for your personal mix of hiking, nature, history and enjoyment, without all interests having to fit into the same daily itinerary.

Further places for orientation

For further trip planning, you can also visit the local pages for Saksild, Odder, Hundslund, Hov, Rude, Spøttrup, Dyngby and Sondrup Strand.

For the overarching travel overview: Odder Municipality.