A marked cycling route between Tinglev, Uge, Bjerndrup and Bajstrup, and a hiking trail in nearby Tinglev Mose offer two different ways to explore the area. Historical sites in Bajstrup and nearby Tinglev are another attraction. When planning your trip, you can choose between a bike ride, a hike in the moorland and a focus on cultural history. The distances along the routes and specific details about the memorial site help you plan activities according to your interests.
Cycling around Bajstrup
The marked local cycling route LC 16 is 27.0 km long and runs between Tinglev, Uge, Bjerndrup and Bajstrup. It is therefore the longer of the two routes; nearby, a marked 5 km hiking trail runs through Tinglev Mose. This comparison offers an initial point of reference for planning: the LC 16 is a cycling option linking several named places, while the shorter route is a hike through the moorland. First decide which mode of transport and route length better suits your day’s plans. Check the latest route information before setting off.
Tinglev Mose: Bird sanctuary and hiking trail
Tinglev Mose is an EF bird sanctuary in the surrounding area and is home to a diverse range of wildlife. About 600 metres of the marked hiking trail pass through the marsh on a boardwalk. The boardwalk is part of the hiking route and runs through a specific section of the moorland. This means you can assess the hiking option not only by its total length, but also by this distinctive section of the trail.
Tinglev Mose can be reached from Bajstrup via VisgĂĄrdsvej. A signposted minor road leads north to a car park near the bird tower. This provides a specific landmark for the journey. Check current conditions before your visit, as trails and infrastructure can change.
Commemoration and local history
In nearby Tinglev, a monument in the church cemetery commemorates soldiers who died in the camp near Bajstrup. It was unveiled on 19 September 1925, and its inscriptions are in English, French, Russian and Danish. There are 16 gravestones beside the monument. A French soldier, six Russian soldiers and nine English soldiers are buried there. The monument and graves combine multilingual commemoration with a breakdown of the burials by nationality. The distribution of the gravestones is therefore a distinct historical aspect and adds to the remembrance of the soldiers who died in the camp.
Another historical connection leads to Bajstrup itself: the local history includes accounts of railway sabotage at Bajstrup station. This is distinct from the commemoration in the cemetery in Tinglev. Here, the focus is on the monument and graves; there, on the account of sabotage at the station.
Discover more destinations: Tinglev, Bolderslev, Søttrup, Løjt Kirkeby, Kravlund, Rødekro, Bylderup-Bov, Padborg.
For the overview of the wider area: Aabenraa Municipality.
