Dronninglund Storskov and Sømosen

Nature experiences out of the ordinary

With its 961 ha, Dronninglund Storskov offers a nature experience beyond the ordinary. The forest, which is characterized by coniferous and deciduous forest, has a large selection of marked walks, both for children and adults. In the forest, there are also many traces from the past, for example the Trollstone, which is a remnant from the Ice Age. Vendsyssel's highest point with its 136 meters above sea level, Knøsen, can also be found in the large forest.

In the forest, a fun phenomenon occurs, where the laws of nature are completely out of play. At a very specific place in the forest (Storskovvej 14-18) you can experience the Enchanted Hill, where the water runs uphill instead of downhill. The phenomenon can be especially experienced on a bicycle. If you drive in neutral downhill, it is necessary to step on the pedals, so as not to stop while you can drive on freewheel uphill. A very special phenomenon that the whole family can experience in the big forest.

Sea moss

Sømosen is a raised bog located between the high hills in Jyske Ås in the southern part of Dronninglund Storskov.

The sea bogs carry an exciting story of past people's lives and are definitely worth a visit.

Up until the last century, the slopes by the bog were home to over 40 families, all of whom were marketers, artists, jokers or musicians. These families were attracted to the desolate location of the bog and settled in primitive huts and earth caves, where they lived in the winter. In the summer, they toured the country and performed.
The car park on Kirkevej can be used for the walking route.

Read more about Sømosen here

Hiking trails

The hiking route network in Dronninglund Storskov consists of 3 routes, all of which are marked.

The beech forest route is marked in yellow and is either 3,5 km in shortened length or 6 km in full length.

The coniferous forest route is marked in blue and is 5 km long.

The sea urchin route is marked in red and is either 2 km in shortened length or 3 km in full length.

NOTE: The routes are not suitable for people with walking difficulties, wheelchair users or other vehicles.

The mountain range in Dronninglund Storskov

In Dronninglund Storskov you will find our local mountain range, where BestigBjerge has registered 6 mountain peaks with a total number of altitude meters of 232. Along the 6 km long exciting hiking route you meet varied, hilly and breathtakingly beautiful nature.

Horse riding and hay hotels

Between Holtegaard Bed&Breakfast og Høhotel Flauenskjold-B&B a riding route has been prepared that goes through Dronninglund Storskov. At both accommodations, it is possible to buy a riding pass for a one- or two-day riding holiday. A map of the routes is provided in connection with the purchase of a riding pass. You also have the option of riding in Dronninglund Storskov, all that is required is a permit and a riding card (DKK 500 annually), which can be obtained from forest runner Jes Nielsen, tel.: 23 45 56 08.

There is also the possibility that you can holiday with your own horse, by combining a Bed & Breakfast with a ride in either Jyske Ås or Granhøjgård's own riding hall. For more information, Kirsten Hejslund can be contacted on tel .: 40 59 81 23.

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