Discover Lunderskov: Mill, Trails and History

Lunderskov combines a green landscape with traces of Danish history and a variety of trails. At the centre is Drabæks Mølle, founded in 1553 as a royal watermill. Around the mill area, nature experiences, walks and historical discoveries can be combined – an interesting basis if you are looking for a holiday apartment in Lunderskov as a starting point for different days during your holiday.

Drabæks Mølle and the waterside landscape

Drabæks Mølle lies in a green oasis in the heart of Lunderskov. The 41-hectare area around Drabæks Mølle was protected in 1972. The landscape around Drabæks Mølledam is characterised by moraine hills and a deeply cut valley through which the Drabæks Mølleå flows. Kingfishers breed along the river; the green meadows along the Drabæks Mølleå also form an important biotope in the local area.

The waterscape itself also offers noteworthy details. A spring near Hvidkilde flows through a carp pond and subsequently through eight fishponds. At the southern end of Drabæks Mølledam stands Hvidkilde Manor, built in 1913. Those who enjoy combining nature observation, landscape and architectural history during a trip will find several different points of interest here, without losing sight of the character of the place.

Walking trails for different day plans

The Kingfisher Trail is a marked walking trail approximately 3 km long, beginning at Drabæks Møllesø. It follows Lunderskov’s historic lakes and waterways. The trail runs partly along wide paths and partly along narrow paths. In some places it is easily accessible, while the hilly terrain is more challenging elsewhere. You should take these differences into account when planning your day, especially if people in your travel group have different preferences for short walks and more demanding sections of trail.

At Drabæks Møllesø, picnic tables are set up on a grassy area suitable for a picnic. The entire Drabæks Mølledam can be circumnavigated on foot. Depending on your preferred pace, you can therefore choose between a marked walking trail, a circuit around the water and a relaxing break in the countryside. The specific distance information helps you plan your stay in Lunderskov to fit in with your other excursions.

Historic routes and cultural discoveries

For cycling tours, the Medieval Route passes through Lunderskov. The scenic and historic cycling route is 29.5 km long and runs along small country roads and forest tracks. The Medieval Route originated from Hærvejen, the old cattle-driving road from Jutland to Europe. This brings exercise and history together without requiring you to commit to a purely urban or exclusively nature-focused trip.

There are also historic destinations beyond the trails. Sixteen burial mounds have been preserved in Lunderskov. Skanderup Church, located just outside Lunderskov, was built more than 800 years ago. In the MÆRKværdig art workshop and gallery, run by artist Lisbet Thorøe Larsen, old objects with history and patina are transformed into sculptural collages known as assemblages. Visits to the workshop and gallery can be arranged by telephone, SMS or email.

If your main interests are walking and experiencing the waterside landscape, you can choose your holiday apartment in Lunderskov based on a suitable starting point for planning your days. For cycling tours, the Medieval Route offers a focus of its own, while the burial mounds, Skanderup Church and MÆRKværdig appeal to those interested in cultural history. It is possible to arrive by train; Drabæks Mølle is 700 m from the station via Møllegade. This information may be helpful when planning your arrival, without presupposing other routes or means of transport.

For additional ideas in the area, you can also visit Christiansfeld, Kolding, Bjert, Sjølund, Egtved, Grønninghoved Strand, Sønder Stenderup and Frydenborg.

For the overarching travel overview: Kolding Municipality.