When planning a trip to Langebæk Municipality, you can choose to focus on nature or cultural history. Langebæk lies in a rolling, heavily wooded moraine landscape that slopes down towards the Ulvsund. The cultural themes span a period from a Neolithic long barrow to 18th-century architecture and shipyard history.

Landscape and Cultural Landscape

In the past, the Møllebæk, which flows through Langebæk, was used for its water power. Petersværft is now designated as a cultural landscape environment worthy of special preservation. Both aspects give the area distinct historical associations: the stream as part of the landscape, and the designated cultural landscape as a focus in its own right.

In the wider area around Langebæk, Vinterbølle Skov offers opportunities to visit the forest and coast. A trail leads to a 10-metre-high cliff with a view. This nature experience combines visits to the forest and coast with a specific viewpoint as a destination.

From the Neolithic to the 18th Century

At Petersværft, estate owner Peter Johansen of Petersgård built a shipyard in 1777. The main building at Petersgaard had already been built between 1774 and 1776 in the Neoclassical style. These dates place both building histories in the second half of the 18th century.

The long barrow in Langebæk Skov, east of Petersværft, is much older. It dates from the beginning of the Neolithic period and is approximately 35 metres long and 8 metres wide. Its dimensions and early date set it clearly apart from the buildings of the 18th century.

The manor garden at Petersgaard offers another distinctive feature: today, it is considered a typical example of a modernised, contemporary form of a manor garden. It includes a park with a memorial stone and tea pavilion, a parterre garden with perennial flowers, and a large kitchen and cut-flower garden.

Trails with Different Focal Points

The marked Sjællandsleden hiking trail passes directly by the long barrow. Another path leads to the monument from the car park at the small harbour near Petersværft, via Pedersværftsvej, the gravel track north of the old forester’s lodge and the forest path by Officershuset. The surrounding forest is private, so please observe the posted access rules.

In Mallings Kløft, the trail follows the stream along its entire length. At the end, it leads into open countryside, with views over the Storstrømmen and the Farø Bridges. The choice of trail makes a practical difference: in Mallings Kløft, the stream accompanies you throughout, while the Sjællandsleden passes directly by a prehistoric site.

Practical Information

There is no parking in the immediate vicinity of the Solvang campsite. Bear this in mind if the campsite is part of your plans.

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For the wider travel overview: Vordingborg Municipality.