Poskær Stenhus is Denmark’s largest Stone Age dolmen and dates from around 3300 BC. It is also where named hiking trails begin, so Knebel can be explored through both a historic site and specific trail lengths. Planning therefore focuses on history, landscape and different route options.

Explore the Landscape on Foot

The public hiking trail through Knebel Plantage is 1.5 kilometres long and starts either at Poskær Stenhus or at Daalerne. It passes through Tinghulen, one of the largest kettle holes in the area. Tinghulestien is 5.8 kilometres long and starts at Poskær Stenhus in Knebel on Mols. If you are choosing mainly by trail length, the route through the plantation is the shorter option; Tinghulestien offers a longer walk.

There are picnic tables and toilets in the car park at Poskær Stenhus, as well as the option to draw water. It is best to check these details before your trip. This lets you combine a stop at the trails’ starting point with practical information on site, without treating the two trails as a single route.

Stone Age and Historical Traces

Tinghulen links a striking landscape feature with the history of the Mols Herreds Ret court: until 1687, the kettle hole served as its assembly site. Since the hiking trail through Knebel Plantage passes through it, you will encounter both the geological formation described here and the former court site. Poskær Stenhus and Tinghulen represent different periods: the dolmen dates from the Stone Age, while Tinghulen’s function as a court site continued into the 17th century.

Knebel Church: Views and Altarpiece

Knebel Church has stood on its hill overlooking Knebel Vig since around 1175. The inlet opens westward toward Kalø Vig; from the church, the view also extends west and north toward Mols Bjerge. The view thus combines the water with the named Mols Bjerge landscape.

Another cultural and historical point of interest in the church is the altarpiece created by Bjørn Nørgaard in 1999. It interprets the death and resurrection of Jesus. The church and the altarpiece refer to different periods: the church’s location dates back to around 1175, while the altarpiece offers a specific artistic interpretation from 1999.

Cycling Route and Cultural Programme

The 30-kilometre Mols Hoved cycling route passes Knebel Church and runs through hilly terrain. Along the way, its app provides information about the sites mentioned; the app content may be updated over time. The church is therefore not only a place to look out over Knebel Vig, but also a named stop along this cycling route. For route planning, the length and hilly terrain are specific details you can take into account.

Knebel’s cultural programme offers another way to experience the area: the Molsværket cultural group organises concerts and children’s theatre, among other events. If you would like to attend a particular event, check the current programme and dates.

Facilities at the Harbour

At Knebelvig Jolle- og Bådehavn, all pontoons have electricity connections and drinking water. Shower and toilet facilities are in Brohuset at the end of the access road. The facilities are clearly located: connections and water are on the pontoons, while the shower and toilet facilities are in Brohuset.

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