Jordrup Parish combines a distinctive church history with a specific connection to local routes. Jordrup Church represents a historic change at the same site, while the Middelalderruten R35 runs through Jordrup as a regional cycling route. This gives you two different focal points when planning your trip: architectural history and route choice.

The church and local history

Jordrup Church was built in 1884, replacing a small medieval church that had stood in exactly the same place. The year it was built and the site of its predecessor are therefore part of a connected history: the medieval church was followed by a new building in 1884 on the same site. If you are interested in architectural history, you can compare two eras at one location rather than focusing on just one date. The link between the new building and the same location is the distinctive thread running through this story.

Cycling routes with different profiles

The Middelalderruten R35 is a regional cycling route that runs through Jordrup. Starting from Hærvejen, it follows small paved country roads and forest paths. One possible starting point is Jordrup Church, Borgergade 11, 6064 Egtved. This means you can include the church in your plans both for its architectural history and as a possible starting point for the R35. The church is named as a possible starting point, while Hærvejen is the starting point for the route as described. Check current route conditions before setting off.

The Troldhede Railway – Regional Route 62 runs from Ferup farther north via small roads to Jordrup and Knudsbøl; a gravel path runs through the Egtved Ådal and Tågelund Plantation. The route description thus names both places and the surface and landscape along the way. The emphasis differs from that of the R35: small paved country roads and forest paths are part of the description there, while Route 62 is characterised by its northbound direction, the places named and the gravel path. When comparing the two routes, you can use these specific differences as a guide rather than choosing solely by route name.

Circular route and landscape at Truds Å

At Truds Å, the 1.5-kilometre circular route on the western grounds within the enclosure is the shortest and easiest option. Its length and circular layout give you clear guidance if you want to choose a short walk. In the river valley at Truds Å, you can walk across flowering dry grasslands and along steep slopes. Wild horses can be spotted around Truds Å, and beautiful wildflowers can also be seen in the hilly landscape. Several aspects come together here: a clearly measured route, a walking landscape of dry grasslands and slopes, and opportunities to observe animals and plants. When planning, you can decide whether the length of a path or the landscape itself is of greater interest to you.

Discover more destinations: Hejls, Grønninghoved Strand, Frørup, Christiansfeld, Vojens, Egtved, Bjert Strand, Hejlsminde

For the broader travel overview: Kolding Municipality.