At Spurvestræde in Soesmarke, a signposted entrance leads to the “Fuglenes fristeder” cycling route. The “A Haven for Birds” route also includes Soesmarke. The two routes emphasise different aspects of planning and offer specific points of reference for a trip that includes cycling and birdwatching.

Cycling through forest, bird sanctuaries and countryside

“Fuglenes fristeder” runs through Storskoven and along quiet country roads, several of which have cycle paths. Kallø Grå is one of the two bird sanctuaries highlighted by the route. Bicycles may be taken into the reserve, but must be walked there. So walking your bike is part of planning this section. The route also goes around the Guldborgsund Tunnel and offers views across Guldborgsund. Thus, the route description includes both named natural landmarks and views across the sound.

There is a birdwatching tower in the Kallø Grå reserve, and another in the Majbølle Nor nature reserve. On the “A Haven for Birds” cycling route, birdwatching tower symbols are part of the signage. Birdwatching is therefore part of the journey both at specific named locations and as a motif in the route signage.

“A Haven for Birds” and choosing a route

“A Haven for Birds” is 35 kilometres long. The route starts and ends in nearby Guldborg, with Soesmarke along the way. The tower symbols on the signs add a distinctive navigation motif to these details. When comparing the two routes, you can use different details to plan your trip: for “Fuglenes fristeder”, key points of reference include sections through Storskoven, the featured bird sanctuary Kallø Grå and views across the sound. For “A Haven for Birds”, the total distance and Guldborg as the start and end point are specified. This makes it possible to choose a route based on which features are most relevant to your own excursion.

School history and current use

Guldborgland Centralskole was located in Soesmarke, near Guldborg. After renovation, it began operating on 17 April 1958. Today, the buildings are used as a cultural and leisure centre. Their former use as a school and their current cultural and leisure use are distinct chapters in the area’s history. The buildings thus add a cultural point of interest to the nature and cycling routes. If you want to visit a particular event or activity, check in advance what is currently taking place.

Practical information for your stay

There is a toilet at the “Rasteplads Soesmarke” rest area. When looking for a holiday apartment in Soesmarke, your planned excursions can help guide your choice—for example, cycling trips with their bird and landscape highlights, or a stay that also takes an interest in the history of Guldborgland Centralskole.

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