Stenbjerg in Thy Stenbjerg Dune Plantation from the Car Park on Stenbjergvej Stenbjerg the Løvbakke Trail Red, 1.2 Km

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Marked nature trails Welcome to Stenbjerg in Thy Stenbjerg dune plantation from the car park on Stenbjergvej Stenbjerg The Løvbakke trail red, 1.2 km. Follows mixed terrain with a variety of tree species. Roughly at the centre of Thy’s national park lies the attractive Stenbjerg The Embak trail yellow, 5.7 km. Starts in undulating, varied forest and takes landing place, a group of fishermen’s huts by the sea against a backdrop of in Thy in the Bislet wetlands and Embak Vand. dunes, heath, and forestry plantations. The varied natural landscape of this area offers many opportunities for outdoor activities. Stenbjerg dune plantation from the car park at Førby Linie The Enebærsø trail blue, 2.3 km. Traverses a section of burned plantation Nature trails: This leaflet describes nine marked trails and suggests and skirts the Enebær lakes. three unmarked routes. Cycling trails: The West Coast Route (national cycle trail no. 1) runs Stenbjerg dune plantation from the car park on Kystvej through the area, and cycling is also permitted on the many good forest The Bislet trail red, 1.5 km. Heads for the viewing tower and follows the roads. southern edge of Bislet. The Fredskilde trail green, 8 km. Is a continuation to the east of the red trail. The West Coast Route /North Sea Trail: The section of the North Sea The depression leads to more fertile woodland south of Fredskilde lake. Trail that runs through Thy coincides with the West Coast Route Agger- Bulbjerg and to a large extent follows the old Rescue Route northwards. Stenbjerg dune plantation from the car park on Tyskebakken Spending the night: You are welcome to use the simple camping area The Priest’s trail red, 4.5 km. Starts and ends in luxuriant woodland. It de- near the North Sea Trail at the west end of Stenbjerg plantation. The site scends over the stone age coastal cliff at its westernmost point, crossing has a shelter, bonfire site, and toilet. There are also camp sites and hotels some burned forest. in the vicinity. The Barrow trail yellow, 3.5 km. Starts and ends like the red trail but follows the top edge of the old coastal bluff. This trail passes many bronze age tumuli. Bonfire site: Located at Gåsekærvej, just north of Nørhå. Please help yourself to the firewood supplied at the bonfire site. Faddersbøl mill: The Faddersbøl trail red 1.5 km. Crosses the meadow and rounds the ”dog” Woods suitable for dogs: Within the plantation just to the west of Fad- 006 541 no. License ”Swan”. the – seal environmental Nordic the carries leaflet his wood. dersbøl is a fenced-in wood suitable for walking dogs. Dogs may be let The Ålvand trail blue, 3.8 km. Leads to the eastern edge of Ålvand heath, off the lead here, but please remember that they must always be kept returning via Tvorup dune plantation. under control. Suggestions for walks from Stenbjerg Landingsplads Facilities for the disabled: There are toilets for the disabled at Stenbjerg (no marked trails). Landingsplads. Many forest tracks are passable in a wheelchair for most Sønder Vorupør 6.5 km: Follow the beach northwards for about 1 km then of the year. climb the bluff for path D114. Follow the gravel path to Sdr. Vorupør and Nature tours: The Forest and Nature Agency, Regional Office,Thy organi- return on the metalled road. ses nature tours both as events that are open to the public or by private Beacons 4.5 km: Walk southwards on the beach for 800 m to Path no. D102. arrangement. Ascend the bluff and follow the gravel path from here past the beacon to Sten- bjerg village. From here, Kirkevej takes you back to your starting point. Further information: State-owned land is controlled by the Danish Forest Sandy heath 8 km: Follow the beach for 2.5 km in a southerly direction. A red and Nature Agency which can be contacted locally through The regional post at the foot of the dunes indicates where you must climb upwards (it is Office,Thy, tel +45 97 97 70 88 or by e-mail: [email protected]. For more infor- rather steep!). From here, follow the track northwards to the North Sea Trail mation go to the website www.skovognatur.dk/thy. which will bring you back to Stenbjerg landing place. Stenbjerg in Thy The ”Nature Trails” series of leaflets covers selected nature areas. They are available at libraries, tourist information offices and at the entrances to many of the areas. See also www.skovognatur.dk

Danish Ministry of the Environment The Forest and Nature Agency Danish Ministry - administration of state-owned forests and other nature areas in Denmark of the Environment - management with a view to recreation, timber production and the protec- tion of natural and cultural assets The Forest and Nature Agency

The Forest and Nature Agency manages T A/S. Scanprint Print: Ohsten. Birte drawings: Other Andersen. Poul Cover: Parabole. map: and design Graphic (2010). 126E-1006 Nature trails series no. 126E 190,000 ha of forest and other nature areas Signaturforklaring Offentlig vej Hede, privatejet Ålvand klithede Skovvej, motorkørsel ikke tilladt Strand D 114 Sønder Vorupør Sti Overdrev, privatejet Stenbjerg in Thy Vækstgrænse Mose, privatejet Hanstholm Bred å Hundeskov Bæk/grøft Parkering 181 Løvskov Toilet Nåleskov Campingplads Vorupørvej Eng Cykelrute Førby Sø Egebaksandevej Hede Shelter

Førby Vestkyststiens cykelrute Klit Bålplads Stenbjerg Landingsplads 539 Overdrev Kro Redningsmuseum Faddersbøl Mose Udsigtspunkt Signalbakke Mølle Jens Søndergårdsvej Bebygget område Gravhøj/langdysse Have Statsejet ejendom Omkringliggende arealer Privat ejendom 1927 Sø Vandrerute Udsigtsbunker 1990 Faddersbøl Hanstholm Käte Lassens hus Skov, privatejet D 102 Klit, privatejet Tyskebakken Fjerritslev 1927 Klitmøller 1989 Nors 29 Stenbjerg 1988 1996 11 Nørre Båke Løgstør 1991 Gl.Lyngvej Vorupør Marensbakke 1964 Hundborg Førby Hedevej 1979 Thisted Karens Linie Stenbjerg 1929 1968 Præstens Sti Skiftervej Gl.Lyngvej 1953 Bohn Jespersensvej 1978 1967 11 1987 1919 181 1995 1987 Karens 1997 Bedsted 26 Fur Tværvejen Mark 1919 1998 Dyrehøj Linie Agger 1905 1980 Førby Linie 1964 1935 Chr.Søndergårdsvej Nykøbing Tvehøjsvej 1912 1994 1996 Hurup Salling 1970 Enebærsøerne 1991 Istrupvej 1970 Redningsvej 1967 1988 1964 1967 1986 1969 Pæl Hovevej1906 1978 1970 Skydebanen Plantørbolig Smugen1946 1945 Vej 54 1983 1912 1995 Orkærvej 1910 1976 1978 Stenbjergvej 1962 Gåsekærvej 1943 1957 Skovløberbolig 1911 1940 1940 Kildevej 1959 Fredskilde Sø Grønnevej Vej 66 Saltkærvej 1989 1910 1911 1982 1907 1960 1922 Bislet Vej 69 Vej 67 Signaturforklaring 1916 Kanalen Offentlig vej Hede, privatejet 1914 1980 571 Sønder Vorupør Ålvand klithede Skovvej, motorkørsel ikke tilladt Strand Skomagerhul 1906 Nørhå D 114 Sti Overdrev, privatejet 1922 Vækstgrænse Mose, privatejet Embak Hanstholm 1981 Bred å Hundeskov 1916 Key Bæk/grøft Parkering 1971 1987 181 Løvskov Toilet 1985 1999 Public road Privately owned heath Nåleskov Campingplads 1971 1971 Forest road, cars not allowed Beach Vorupørvej Eng Cykelrute Førby Sø Egebaksandevej Forest track/path Privately owned commonfield Hede Shelter Førby Vestkyststiens cykelrute Klit Bålplads Plantation boundary PrivatelyStenbjerg owned bog Landingsplads 539 Overdrev Kro 2003 Redningsmuseum River Woods suitable for Morsdogs Faddersbøl Mose Udsigtspunkt Signalbakke Mølle Stream Parking Jens Søndergårdsvej Bebygget område Gravhøj/langdysse Vestkyststiens vandrerute Have Statsejet ejendom / Nordsøstien Deciduous forest Toilets Omkringliggende arealer Privat ejendom Saltkær 1961 1927 Sø Vandrerute Coniferous forest Campsite Udsigtsbunker 1990 Faddersbøl 181 Hanstholm Käte Lassens hus Skov, privatejet Meadow D 102 Cycling trails Klit, privatejet 1984 Tyskebakken Fjerritslev Heath Shelter 1927 Klitmøller 1989 Blåbærhul Nors 29 Dune Bonfire site Stenbjerg 1988 1996 11 Nørre Commonfield Inn Båke Løgstør 1991 Gl.Lyngvej Vorupør Marensbakke 1964 Hundborg Bog Panorama Førby Hedevej 1979 Hvidbjerge Thisted Karens Linie Stenbjerg 1929 1968 Built up area Burial mounds Præstens Sti Skiftervej Gl.Lyngvej 1953 Garden Bohn Jespersensvej 1978 11 Nørhå Sø State owned land 1919 1967 1987 Vestkyststiens 181 1995 Surrounding area 1987 Karens 1997 Bedsted 26 Fur Private land Tværvejen Mark 1919 1998 Dyrehøj Linie cykelrute Agger 1905 1980 Lake Førby Linie 1964 1935 Chr.Søndergårdsvej Lillehav Nykøbing Marked trails Tvehøjsvej Agger Privately owned forest 1912 1994 1996 Hurup Salling 1970 Enebærsøerne 1991 Istrupvej 1970 1ha Redningsvej 1967 1988 1964 Privately owned dune 1967 1986 Ove Sø 1969 Pæl Hovevej1906 1978 1970 Skydebanen 0 1 2 km Plantørbolig Smugen1946 1945 Vej 54 1983 1912 1995 Orkærvej 1910 1976 1978 Stenbjergvej 1962 Gåsekærvej 1943 1957 Skovløberbolig 1911 1940 1940 Kildevej 1959 Fredskilde Sø Grønnevej Vej 66 Saltkærvej 1989 1910 1911 1982 1907 1960 1ha 1922 Bislet Vej 69 Vej 67 1916 Kanalen 0 500m 1914 1000m 1980 571 Skomagerhul 1906 1922 Nørhå Embak 1981 1916 1971 1985 1999 1987 1971 1971

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Vestkyststiens vandrerute / Nordsøstien Saltkær 1961 181 1984

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Hvidbjerge Nørhå Sø Vestkyststiens cykelrute Lillehav

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1ha 0 500m 1000m Signaturforklaring Offentlig vej Hede, privatejet Ålvand klithede Skovvej, motorkørsel ikke tilladt Strand D 114 Sønder Vorupør Sti Overdrev, privatejet Stenbjerg in Thy Vækstgrænse Mose, privatejet Hanstholm Bred å Hundeskov Bæk/grøft Parkering 181 Løvskov Toilet Nåleskov Campingplads Vorupørvej Eng Cykelrute Førby Sø Egebaksandevej Hede Shelter

2003 Mors

Vestkyststiens vandrerute / Nordsøstien Saltkær 1961 181 1984

Blåbærhul

Hvidbjerge Nørhå Sø Vestkyststiens cykelrute Lillehav

Agger Ove Sø

1ha 0 500m 1000m Stenbjerg landing place land. The beacons were of different designs to enable ships to determine their The picturesque huts at Stenbjerg landing place were built by fishermen position. Today, 11 beacons remain and are listed monuments. Besides the around the year 1900. At the time, the motorised vessel was changing old beacon at Stenbjerg there are two other examples in Thy, at Vigsø and Bøgsted traditions, so that waters previously fished by line were now seeing nets, Rende. including trawl nets and ring nets or Danish seine. For this reason, it became important to keep and maintain tackle under cover. Commercial fishing by Faddersbøl Mill larger boats ended in 1972, and the huts, constructed from home-made brick Faddersbøl mill is first mentioned in 1662. Originally, a watermill driven by the and such materials as came to hand, were in danger of falling into ruin. The run-off from Sjørring lake, it was purchased and demolished in 1859 by Cap- Association for the Preservation of Stenbjerg landing place managed compre- tain Jagd, the man in charge of draining the lake. The miller used the money hensive restoration of the huts in 2000. They are now used by anglers with one hut devoted to an exhibition on the local landscape and nature. The Rescue Station was built in 1931 and is a listed monument. It is Sten- bjerg’s second rescue station, the first dating from 1894 and situated in the village centre, just south of the church. Another exhibition at the rescue station tells of local history and the part played by local lifeboats. The boat dis- played here was originally built for the fishing village of Thyborøn in 1892 but is the same type as Stenbjerg’s first lifeboat. The other artefacts on display were all in use at Stenbjerg’s rescue station. Behind the rescue station is a signal hill, from which up to three globes might be hoisted on a mast to signal to fisherman the best action to take in the event of bad weather. P.S. Krøyer: Marie Krøyer painting on Stenbjerg beach. 1889. From the collection of Skagens Museum Stenbjerg village The exact date of Stenbjerg’s origins is not known, but it is thought that the Stenbjerg dune plantation village was inhabited at the end of the 17th century. At that time, Thy was Most of Stenbjerg plantation is seafloor uplift, and hence sandy. The terrain beset by drifting sand which covered fields and made it impossible to culti- ranges from flat plains to extensive stretches of sand dunes. The coastal vate the soil; farmers were driven eastwards. Those who did not own land cliffs of the ancient stone age sea are visible 5 to 6 km inland. East of this, managed to settle in the midst of the drift area and survived on sea fishing where the soil is clay and gravel on chalk, vegetation is completely different. and such food as could be cultivated on the poor soil. The tree species and their growth provide clear evidence of more fertile The harsh, somewhat exotic landscape of Stenbjerg has influenced artists growing conditions. throughout the years. There is a small exhibition on this in Käte Lassens hou- The plantation at Stenbjerg began in 1895 and roughly was done by se, situated at the western extremity of Stenbjerg Kirkevej. ”rolling out a carpet of mountain pine” over the landscape. Gradually, as It includes work by the well known Skagen painter, P.S. Krøyer who with the trees provided shelter from wind and frost, other species such as sitka his bride Marie spent two months of the year 1899 at the inn here on his way spruce, noble fir, Scotch pine, and oak could be introduced. back from their honeymoon in Paris. The artist Jens Søndergaard had a In 2004 the plantation was hit by the worst forest fire in living memory. summer house near Stenbjerg and painted many of his Thy pictures here. The fire raged for two days and destroyed roughly 150 hectares. Parts of His daughter, Anelise Søndergaard, also used motives from Stenbjerg. the affected area have now been cleared, others planted with groups of deci- from the sale of his mill to construct a new Dutch windmill which is the present In contrast to these landscape artists, Käte Lassen, a German who pain- duous trees and others will be left fallow until the blackened roots rot away. Faddersbøl mill and can be seen on the rise west of the former watermill’s ted in Stenbjerg from 1924 to 1944, depicted the people and their lives and The paths from Tyskebakken or from Førby Linie lead across fire-affected location. feelings in her art. A path leads from Käte Lassens house to a World War II areas. This mill operated until 1968, whereafter it stood bereft of its sails and cove- observation bunker from which there is a view to the north and west. There are many burial mounds in the east of the plantation including the red in galvanized tiles. In 2001, a restoration project reinstated its original impressive ‘Store Dyrehøj’ and a series of exposed tumuli along the stone appearance. age coastal cliff line. The mill houses an exhibition on nature, landscape, and the cultural back- ground and history of mills. The stream which passes close by is a good place Sandy heaths for spotting kingfishers and dippers, if one is lucky. Two trails start at the mill. The large sandy heaths on the west coast of Thy are a major contributory One goes to the edge of Ålvand heath and, depending on the time of year, factor in the creation of the Thy National Park. Sandy heaths are a rare phen- affords excellent opportunities for spotting deer, breeding cranes and thou- omenon in Europe; their distinctive flora and fauna are adapted to the particular sand-fold flocks of geese which interrupt their migration to rest here. habitat of dune, heath, heather moor, bog, and pond. The typical plants of this The mill and its surrounding land were purchased by the state in 1992 for habitat are heather, crowberry, bog bilberry, bell heather, cranberry, and sun- forestation. There is a wood suited for dog-walking in one of the new planta- dew whilst breeding birds include the crane and the wood sandpiper. tions west of the mill. The sandy heath is a protected area and a European Natura 2000 site. European guidelines are prescribed for these sites with recommendations for Thy National Park achieving and maintaining a balance of nature. In practice this means that the Almost all areas mentioned in this leaflet are part of Thy National Park - heaths are kept free of superfluous trees, and they are managed through regu- 24,370 ha stretching along the west coast in a belt of land up to 12 km wide, lar cutting and burning. Animals are free to graze the area. from Agger Tange in the south to Hanstholm in the north. The park comprises A maritime marker or beacon is stationed south west of Stenbjerg, one of coast, dune, heath, dune plantation, and large lakes as well as a few areas of 23 such markers which were erected in 1884-85 along the west coast of Jut- agricultural land.