A specific starting point for planning your trip in Amstrup is the round trip to Blakshøj: the same route is 5.6 kilometres long. The summit is 73 metres above sea level and is the highest point; a flagpole stands there, and the view stretches far into the distance. How far you can actually see depends on the weather. In addition to hiking, wet meadows, a varied local history and the Brandbygegaard farm shop reveal the different sides of the village.
Hiking Trails with Different Destinations
The “Fra Amstrup og op på Blakhøj” hiking trail leads from Amstrup up to Blakhøj. Check the local route information before setting out. The distance of 5.6 kilometres is for the round trip between Amstrup and Blakshøj along the same route. It provides a specific guide for this trail, without specifying a walking time.
A different route is described by “Rundt om Gyllingnæs”: the hiking trail runs from Amstrup Enge around Gyllingnæs to Horskærgård and passes along Horsens Fjord and the coastal meadows. The two route descriptions therefore focus on different landscapes and destinations: the trail to Blakhøj leads to the highest point, while “Rundt om Gyllingnæs” follows the fjord and coastal meadows. When choosing your hike, you can consider which destination interests you; the stated round-trip distance applies to the trail to Blakshøj.
Wet Meadows and Natural Environment
Amstrup Enge is a nutrient-rich lowland bog in Åkær Ådal, between Vads Møllevej and Horsens Fjord. Rare species such as samel, leverurt, strandrødtop and slangeurt grow in the coastal meadows. The presence of individual species may vary seasonally. Amstrup Enge is also part of the Important Bird Area “Horsens Fjord, Svanegrund & Endelave”.
The butterfly figures also offer a time-specific glimpse of the area’s nature: a total of 622 macromoth species were recorded in the area around Amstrup and Uldrup Bakker from 1989 to 2017. For 541 of these, a permanent presence in the area was considered sufficiently certain.
Amstrup Pakhus: A Place with Several Layers of History
Amstrup Pakhus (Kvindefængsel) is designated by Odder Municipality as a cultural environment dating from 1850–1920. The building was originally a warehouse, built in 1854 and named “Koeds Palæ”. The cultural-environment designation and the building’s history highlight different aspects: the former places Pakhus in a historical period, while the latter describes its origins and former use.
In 1927, Amstrup Pakhus was sold to the state and set up as an annex. The Straffeanstalten i Horsens housed prisoners there as part of a transitional period before their release.
Farm Shop, Winery and Events
In Amstrup, you can visit the Brandbygegaard farm shop; the farm also has its own winery. Grapes and apples are used on site. The farm winery and distillery produce various sparkling wines using the Champagne method, as well as brandy, whisky, grappa, gin and vodka. The product range may change. Before visiting, check the farm shop’s seasonal opening arrangements.
Brandbygegaard hosts larger and smaller public events every year; individual dates may vary. If you want to include an event in your trip plans, check the specific event dates. There are therefore two possible reasons to visit: the farm shop with its winery and distillery, or the changing programme of public events.
Find a Holiday Apartment for Your Stay
If you’re looking for a holiday apartment in Amstrup, you can start by considering what you’d like your stay to focus on: hikes, the landscape of Amstrup Enge, the history of Pakhus, or a visit to Brandbygegaard. The round trip to Blakshøj is listed as 5.6 kilometres; the route description to Horskærgård instead follows Horsens Fjord and the coastal meadows. Use these differences to plan your outings, and check the relevant local information for each trail.
Discover more destinations: Odder, Sondrup Strand, Torup, Spøttrup, Dyngby, Saksild, Hundslund, Rude.
Go to the main travel overview: Odder Municipality.
