Jels Church – Skibelund Krat Memorial Park loop from Jels

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Jels Church – Skibelund Krat Memorial Park loop from Jels

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Jels Church – Skibelund Krat Memorial Park loop from Jels

02:40

40.8km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Bus stop

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134 m

Jels Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Jels Church is located in the middle of the town of Jels and near the Jels Lakes and was built in 1854 as the successor to a small, dilapidated church …

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3.43 km

Haraldsholm Skov

Forest

9.99 km

Wooden Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful shelter

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14.8 km

Shelter site Frihedsbroen, Kongeåstien

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There are two shelters with space for 4-5 people each, water, toilet block and fireplace as well as tables / benches. The site is located in a parking lot and …

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14.8 km

Shelter and Campsite at the Old Danish-German Border

Highlight • Rest Area

The border between Denmark and Germany ran here until 1920. Then North Schleswig decided in a referendum to belong to Denmark. More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordschleswig

Today there is a digital information …

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14.9 km

Frihedsbroen Bridge and Shelter Area

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At Frihedsbroen, the characteristic red-and-white railing colors have been preserved, which in the period 1864 to 1920 were used to mark the feeling of Danishness in the area. The official border crossings were at Foldingbro and Skodborg Hus.

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16.6 km

Skibelund Krat Memorial Park

Highlight • Monument

Skibelund Krat and hotel are surrounded by a beautiful beech forest, which gives the hotel a completely unique atmosphere. From here you have the most beautiful view over the Congo Valley

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36.6 km

Klaskeroj

Forest

40.1 km

Jels Nedersø

Highlight • Lake

Jels Søbad is located right on the edge of Jels Nedersø with probably Denmark's most beautiful background for a fresh dip.

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40.4 km

Brændegårdsstien

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"Brændegård" was originally a three-story building that belonged to "Mariegaard". The estate's carriages and horses were housed here, and the coachmen and employees lived here. There was a fire station …

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