Flade lies where hills meet flatland. Margrethe Kilde spring is located in the Flade Bakker, and marked hiking trails lead through the surrounding area near Salgjerhøj. During a stay on Mors, you can combine the landscape, outdoor activity and historic places in Flade.

Landscape and protected areas

The Flade Bakker are part of a terminal moraine hill system on the north coast of Mors, rising to 88 metres. The area’s geological features also include marl layers. Together with Flade’s location where hills meet flatland, these features create a varied landscape. Margrethe Kilde spring is located in the Flade Bakker.

Nearby, the Salgjerhøj-Hanklit area is one of the three largest protected landscapes on Mors. Hanklit has been protected under Danish nature conservation law since 1937 and was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2026. This history of protection and recognition gives the landscape near Flade an additional point of interest when planning excursions beyond the village.

Hiking near Salgjerhøj and on the beach

There are several marked hiking trails near Salgjerhøj, and one trail leads to the beach. The “Salgjerhøj” IV route section is 4 kilometres long and takes about one hour. It runs along paths, the beach and small roads, descends from Salgjerhøj to the water, and continues via Skibstedvej to Flade. The approximate duration provides a practical guide for planning your time. Check local conditions before setting out on a hike.

Section Kort 4 of the Kystruten also connects Flade with Salgjerhøj. After passing Skibsted Strand, the route continues via Skibstedvej to Flade. There is a bathing jetty at Skibsted Strand; check local conditions before travelling. The route details provide different kinds of information: the Salgjerhøj IV section gives the distance and approximate duration, while Kort 4 describes the route via named places and roads.

Visitors can see several burial mounds near Salgjerhøj. In clear weather, 22 of Mors’s 34 churches are visible from there. You can hike along the beach towards Hanklit, where there is a good chance of finding fossils. If you wish to collect fossils, follow local rules. The combination of views, hiking trails and beach also makes the area appealing to travellers who like to spend their stay walking and observing nature.

Church and earlier history

Flade Church dates from the Romanesque period and was built around 1150. It stands high in the landscape in eastern Mors. This historic site adds another dimension to the area’s landscape and hiking attractions. Human presence in Flade dates back to the Stone Age. Finds of stone tools and later Bronze Age burial mounds have also been recorded.

Another trace of history leads to Margrethekilden: well into the 20th century, it was a place of pilgrimage. Sick and infirm people visited it on Midsummer’s Eve in search of healing.

Discover more destinations: Redsted, Nykøbing Morsø, Ørding, Jørsby, Karby, Dragstrup, Erslev, Sejerslev.

For the broader travel overview: Morsø Municipality.