The Red Clover Path
The Red Clover Path takes you on a journey through Nyborg's recent history. Discover the remnants of an ice age landscape, stunning natural beauty, and two unique railway lines. This 7.0 km trail offers a fascinating glimpse into the area's past.
The Red Clover Path offers a journey through Nyborg's recent history.
Discover the remnants of an ice age landscape, stunning natural beauty, and two unique railway lines.
Begin your adventure at Nyborg Marina, where you can enjoy a fantastic playground and views of the harbor. Your route continues past Dyrehavemølle and through a former royal deer park shaped by the ice age.
Learn more about this tour and find a map to help you navigate here.
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These are 6 recommended stops on the tour. We encourage you to read more about each one.
1. stop: The Red Clover Path - The History of the Harbor
Several shipyards have existed in Nyborg over time and until 1960 ships were still being built in Nyborg. However, none of the shipyards exist today. The last ship sailed from Nyborg Shipyard.
2. stop: The Red Clover Path - Dyrehaven
Dyrehaven (which literally translates into ‘the Animal Park’) is probably the country's oldest royal Dyrehave in a more modern sense.
3. stop: The Red Clover Path - The Old Railway
The railway was established as a private railway owned by Svendborg-Nyborg Jernbaneselskab, but unlike other private railways this railway had large local stations in Nyborg and Svendborg.
4. stop: The Red Clover Path - Eagles near Holckenhavn Fjord
The area surrounding Holckenhavn fjord is rich in extraordinary birdlife and nature.
5. stop: The Red Clover Path - Nature and Movement
If you take a walk up the stairs at this stop you will be able to experience a lovely view of the surrounding nature bordering the old railway and the Holckenhavn Fjord.
6. stop: The Red Clover Path - The Industrial Railway
The industrial railway leads from the main railway (Copenhagen - Odense - Jutland) via a track over the old harbor areas to the industrial area at Avernakke.
Practical Information
The tour starts at Vesterhavnen 3a, 5800 Nyborg and is signposted in a clockwise direction. You can get a physical brochure at VisitNyborg (Torvet 2b, 5800 Nyborg) or at the starting point of the tour. If you prefer an online map, you can find it here. The map will guide you around the tour and show you the exact location of the 6 aforementioned stops.
Note: The trail from point 2 for the next 500 meters is quite hilly and passes through a wooded area. You may need to push your bike on this section. Alternatively, you can continue along Dyrehavevej from point 2 and then follow Gammel Vindingevej to reach point 3. From point 3, the trail is a 2 km gravel path that follows the old railway line.