Along Nybøl Nor, past several brickworks and on to Egernsund: the Nybøl Nor trail combines a hike with the town’s long history of brickmaking. From the Middle Ages to the present day, Egernsund was the centre of the brick industry in the region and across Northern Europe. This gives visitors two distinct areas of focus: trails through the landscape and the history of the brickmaking industry.

Hiking and Brickmaking History

The Nybøl Nor trail starts in Smølled, is 6.5 kilometres long and ends in Egernsund. It runs along Nybøl Nor and passes several brickworks. This hike brings together a specific route length, a waterside trail and traces of the brick industry.

The Gendarmstien also passes through Egernsund; along it, you can walk through the brickworkers’ neighbourhood. The two trails have different emphases: the Nybøl Nor trail focuses on the route along Nybøl Nor and the brickworks, while the Gendarmstien highlights the brickworkers’ neighbourhood. When choosing between them, you can weigh up the waterside landscape and the history of the brickworkers.

Beach on the Flensburg Fjord

Lågmaj Strand is a sandy beach on the sheltered waters of the Flensburg Fjord. It was awarded the Blue Flag for the first time in 2021. The beach is in a Natura 2000 area where the use of jet skis and personal watercraft is not permitted. Check local regulations before your trip. The beach offers a distinct focus alongside the hiking trails and brickmaking history.

Church and Works of Art

Egernsund Church was built from red bricks between 1907 and 1909, based on designs by architect Richard Jepsen Dethlefsen. Its altar figures are from Tyrol. The church’s architectural history and the origins of its figures thus represent distinct cultural connections.

The Teglskulpturen sculptures stand at Havnepladsen on the shore of the “Æ Soungaf”; they were inaugurated on 20 November 1993. Together with the town’s brickmaking history, the artwork has a distinct connection to Egernsund’s industrial past.

Harbour and Seasonal Ferry Service

In Egernsund harbour, you can moor at the 30-metre-long pier or at the landing stage. It is advisable to check the current condition of the facilities before mooring.

In spring and summer, the Thjalfe bicycle ferry carries cyclists and pedestrians from Egernsund via Brunsnæs to Langballigau in Germany. Check the timetable for your travel dates, as seasonal ferry services may change from one season to the next.

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