Near Rendbjerg, Gendarmstien turns inland; the Munkebakke section offers a view of Skodsbøl Forfyr. There is also a summer ferry service and traces of the area’s brickworks history. This gives you several points to consider when planning a stay: you can look at walking options, the ferry route and historic sites. The routes differ in length and format—a comparison can help you choose the option that best suits your plans.

On foot: trail section, circular route and local walk

The Gendarmstien section from Rendbjerg to Brunsnæs is about 5.5 kilometres long. A municipal trail map from 2018 gives this distance; check the current waymarking before setting out. Near Rendbjerg, Gendarmstien turns inland and passes over Munkebakke. The Munkebakke section offers a view of Skodsbøl Forfyr. This section therefore combines a specific trail distance with a named point along the route.

Another option is the 8.3-kilometre circular route between Skodsbøl, Rendbjerg and Egernsund. The two distance figures refer to different types of route: one is a section of Gendarmstien, the other a circular route. When comparing the routes, bear this difference in mind rather than comparing only the kilometre figures.

For another way to find your bearings, the “Søndagsturen 1 – Rendbjerg” can start at Rendbjerg Hjemmet and then follow Rødegade. This gives you another option alongside Gendarmstien: a walk with a named starting point and a named street. You can compare the lengths of the two routes with stated distances; the Søndagsturen is best understood by its route.

Ferry and bicycle

Every summer, the Thjalfe ferry runs from Egernsund via Rendbjerg (Marina Minde) to Brunsnæs (Broagerland), on to Langballigau and back. Rendbjerg is a stop on this seasonal route. Sailing dates and bookings are seasonal; check the information for your intended travel period before planning your trip.

Bicycles can be taken on the Rødsand and Thjalfe ferries. Capacity is limited, so you should reserve a place for your bicycle. Check the reservation information for your journey. Taking a bicycle is a separate point to consider alongside choosing between the walking options described; it is not tied to any particular walking route.

Brickworks history in the area

Rendbjerg Teglværk was founded in 1783. Under the Dithmer family, its owners, it was one of the largest works in the area. Old bricks bearing the inscription “Rendbjerg” can still be found on the shore at Rendbjerg. This surviving inscription gives the area’s industrial history a tangible connection to the place, without requiring a visit to the brickworks.

A house in Rendbjerg is also linked to the brickworks’ history: local residents call it “Rendbjerg Slot”. Hans Heinrich Dithmer junior had the house built in 1872; at the time, he was director and co-owner of Rendbjerg Teglværk. The year it was built, its name and the builder’s role provide another historical point of reference alongside the brickworks’ founding story.

The area’s earlier transport history includes a landing place near Rendbjerg. Numerous fjord boats once sailed from there on the Flensburg Fjord. This historic landing place should be distinguished from the seasonal ferry route: it relates to transport in the past and is not a present-day landing facility.

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