A 1.1-kilometre trail through Humble Byskov and a church with architectural features dating from the 12th century reveal two different sides of Humble: getting active among the greenery and exploring history through actual buildings and local stories. There is also art, a dairy with a long tradition, and a cycling route that starts in Humble.
Forest trails and getting active in Humble Byskov
Humble Byskov is a 27.4-hectare forest close to town. It was established in 1995 on former farmland. Walking trails and a viewpoint offer ways to explore the woodland; the Sundhedssporet also passes through it. The 1.1-kilometre route provides information about physical health and simple fitness equipment for a range of exercises. This makes it a way to combine exercise with information about health on a walk in the forest.
If you would rather consider a cycling route when planning your trip, the 30-kilometre “Kystlandskab og landsbyer” is a different proposition. It starts in Humble and quickly leads into the high-lying hilly landscape that is especially characteristic of South Langeland. Its length and focus on the landscape give the route a different character from the 1.1-kilometre Sundhedssporet. The two names represent different ways to experience the landscape around Humble, but they do not follow the same route.
Church, art, and local history
Humble Church was built around the 12th century and still retains architectural features from that period. Its two Romanesque doorways have also been preserved. Another distinctive trace of the church’s history is Langeland’s oldest church bell: it dates from 1430 and bears the coat of arms of Eric of Pomerania. The architectural features, doorways, and bell each offer a different starting point for exploring the history of the area.
A contemporary connection to art can be found at Kunsttårn 8, with Søren West’s work “Force Majeure,” installed in 2024. Humble Mejeri offers another way to explore local history. Its original façade earned it the nickname “Smørslottet” (“Butter Castle”). In 1890, 102 cooperative members established the dairy, which at the time was associated with 700 cows. The dairy was also known for its distinctive “Humble Ost” cheese, made using the dairy’s bacterial flora and a double addition of rennet. The cheese is now made elsewhere.
The railway also played a part in Humble’s development: Langeland’s first and only railway opened in 1911, contributed to the town’s rapid growth, and was closed in 1962. Together with the history of the dairy, it offers a look at different aspects of the area’s development, from cooperative enterprise to transport history.
Kong Humbles Grav: dimensions and access
Kong Humbles Grav is an unusually well-preserved long barrow: it measures 48.5 metres long and 8 metres wide, and has 77 large kerbstones. Almost all the kerbstones are still standing.
Access begins at the car park at Humblevej 26B in Kædeby. From there, it is a 350-metre walk to the tomb, crossing the field boundary. Check the access directions again before your visit when planning your route. Access is therefore different from the forest trails and cycling routes in Humble: Kong Humbles Grav has its own starting point in Kædeby.
Discover more destinations: Sædballe, Tranekær, Sønder Longelse, Stoense, Magleby, Hennetved, Kragholm, Helsned.
For the broader travel overview: Langeland.
