Southern Langeland (23 km)
Experience the characteristic hat‑shaped hills of southern Langeland on a varied cycling tour through coastal landscapes, open expanses and some of the island’s most beautiful nature.
Hat-shaped hills and open landscape
The charming fishing village of Bagenkop is an ideal starting point for the tour, where life on the harbour sets a warm and atmospheric beginning. From here, you move out into the open landscape, where the coast along Marstal Bay quickly comes into view. Along the way, you’ll see Klise Nor and the wide coastal meadows where wild horses graze. On the opposite side lies the former Magleby Nor, which was dammed in the 1800s and today offers both rich birdlife and intriguing cultural history.
To the east, the landscape opens up and the first hat-shaped hills appear. These characteristic hills, formed during the last Ice Age, lie scattered across the terrain like green islands. Langeland has around 1,000 of them, and several of the most distinctive ones are found in this very area.
Near Magleby Church, you pass a memorial wall dedicated to Allied airmen from World War II. Shortly after, the route continues through open farmland, where Broløkke Manor rises as an impressive historical estate. The manor has been carefully restored and today houses both a hotel and a restaurant – a perfect place for a break.
Coast, forest and viewpoints
Not far from here lies Lunden, a peaceful nature area where forest and shoreline meet. From here, you can enjoy views of Keldsnor Lighthouse and take a quiet moment close to nature.
To the southeast, you reach Fakkebjerg, which at 37 metres is one of Langeland’s highest hat-shaped hills. From the top, you have a beautiful view over the South Funen Archipelago, the Langeland Belt and the Baltic Sea – and on clear days even as far as Germany.
Dovns Klint and the return
The southernmost point of the route is Dovns Klint, where the sea slowly erodes the coast and creates a dramatic landscape. Here you can take a break and enjoy a walk along the cliff or through the forest – especially during bird migration seasons, when the area is particularly lively.
On the way back towards Bagenkop, small roads wind through the open cultural landscape with gentle hills and fields. The tour ends in Bagenkop, where you began, after a varied and scenic circular route.
The route can be cycled in both directions, and you choose your own starting point.