In Begtrup, natural and cultural heritage come together: protected areas and coastal birds sit alongside prehistoric monuments of different shapes and sizes. When planning your trip, you can decide whether to focus on nature, archaeological remains or both.

Nature between protected areas and the coast

The Natura 2000 area N51 “Begtrup Vig og kystområder på Helgenæs” protects certain species and habitat types. More than 200 plant species have been recorded in the area. Begtrup Vig is part of the marine section of the area, which includes coastal marine nature down to the 10-metre depth line on the western side of Helgenæs.

Another natural highlight is Begtrup Røn: the 2-hectare wildlife reserve protects a breeding area for waterbirds and coastal birds. Begtrup Vig is also home to many sea trout. This brings together several different aspects: a bird breeding area, plant species in the Natura 2000 area and the marine nature of the inlet.

Plan hikes and kayaking trips

The Mols Bjerge Trail is 80 km long and divided into four daily stages.

In the coastal area of Syddjurs Municipality, overnight sites along the coast make both day trips and longer kayaking trips possible. The two planning formats therefore differ: the hiking trail is divided into four daily stages, while kayaking allows for both day trips and longer trips with overnight stays at designated sites. Before planning a kayaking trip, check whether the overnight sites relevant to your route are available.

Comparing prehistoric monuments

“Langhøj, mv., Begtrup (#2)” is a long barrow measuring 24 × 15 m and standing 1.60–2 m high. Its chamber consists of four supporting stones, one of which is missing. The capstone is split in two and has fallen over; 15–16 kerbstones are partly covered by earth.

“Rundhøj, Begtrup (#1)” is a somewhat irregular burial mound measuring 20–22 × 12–13 m and standing 2–2.5 m high. The round barrow is smaller in length and width than the long barrow; it also differs in monument type, as a burial mound.

At the northern end of “Langhøj, mv., Begtrup (#1),” remains of a polygonal chamber have survived. These include three upright supporting stones and a cracked stone that may have served as a capstone. The monument is classified as a disturbed round or long dolmen of unknown extent: it is probably at least 20 m from north to south, 8–10 m from east to west and about 0.5–1 m high.

“Rundhøj, Begtrup (#2)” has different features: the burial mound is covered with grass and stones are visible on the surface in places. There are 20–25 mountain pines and 3–4 spruces on it. It lies at the edge of a plantation, next to unused land.

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For the main travel overview: Syddjurs Municipality.