Strøby Egede offers several different reasons to stay: shallow water for swimming at the beach, paths along the Tryggevælde Å and archaeological traces dating back around 7,000 years. There is also a Heart Path, a cycling route and a limited stretch of river open to non-motorised boats, canoes or kayaks. When choosing accommodation, you can first consider whether the beach, outdoor activities, water or local history should shape your stay.

Beach and protected landscape

The beach in Strøby Egede has shallow water for swimming and is therefore suitable for small children. This is a practical consideration for travellers with young children who want to include a beach in their choice of destination. Tryggevælde Ådal offers a different kind of natural attraction: the area is designated a Natura 2000 site and is under special protection. The beach and Ådal therefore offer different focuses for planning your trip.

Walking and cycling routes

The Heart Path in Strøby Egede is 4.3 km long and starts at the Solgårdsparken car park. This gives you two practical reference points: a specific route length and a named starting point. At Kirkestien by Strøby Egede Church, paths also branch off north and south along the Tryggevælde Å. They pass through scenic countryside from Stolpehuse in the south to Valløby in the north. Rather than a single distance, the river’s direction and the two named endpoints can help you work out which route to take.

For a cycling trip, “Tryggevældeåens opland” is another option. The route is 25 km long, passes through Strøby Egede, among other places, and runs along Køge Bugt via Vejs Ende, Strøby and Ranes Banke, as well as Vallø Slot, before reaching Vedskølle. It is considerably longer than the Heart Path. The two routes also differ in focus: this one is a cycling trip featuring several named places, while the other has a clearly stated length and a specific starting point.

A limited stretch open to watercraft

There are clear limits on where you can travel on the water: non-motorised boats, canoes or kayaks may use the stretch of the Tryggevælde Å from its mouth at Køge Bugt to Tryggevældegården south of Hårlev (Faksevej 69, 4652 Hårlev). This is not permitted on the Tryggevælde Å’s tributaries. If you are considering a trip on the water, note both the permitted type of craft and the precisely defined stretch of river; the rule does not extend to the tributaries.

Archaeology and Solgårdsparken

Part of the area’s history dates back around 7,000 years. At the site of present-day Strøby Egede, eight people were buried around 7,000 years ago: four women and four men aged between 0 and 50. In the mass grave found in Strøby Egede, the women were laid in the southern part and the men in the northern part. The find combines specific numbers and an age range with the spatial arrangement inside the grave.

Solgårdsparken is a 20-Tønder-land park in the romantic style in Strøby Egede, in northern Stevns. Its stylistic classification sets it apart from the paths along the river, which pass through scenic countryside: the landscaped park and the river landscape offer different points of interest for travellers curious about the surrounding area.

Discover more destinations: Tåstrup, Rødvig, Store Heddinge, Klippinge, Tureby, Strøby, Hårlev

For the main travel overview: Stevns Municipality.