Uggerby & Tversted plantations
Hiking trails, adventures and places to eat
Uggerby Klitplantage
Uggerby Plantage was established in the period 1894-1955 and extends over Uggerby Klit. The southern part has steep slopes down towards Uggerby Å, while the western part borders Lilleheden Plantage. In the north, it meets sea dunes and the sea.
The terrain consists mainly of drifting sand cover and gravelly soil near the coast. Heights reach up to 24 m above sea level at the Vagtbakker and 12 m at the sea dunes.
The forest is dominated by sitka spruce and pine trees, each covering approximately one third of the area. There are also broad-leaved trees, primarily in mixed stands, as well as an older oak area from 1904.
The nearby Uggerby Å is known for its excellent sea trout fishing.
Tversted Klitplantage
Tversted Klitplantage, between Tversted town and Skiveren, is one of North Jutland's oldest plantations. The area offers Tverstedsøerne, a nature playground and several recreational facilities. You will also find Østerklit farm from the 17th century and Denmark's only working rooftop mill here.
The landscape around Tversted is part of Skagen Odde and has a fascinating history. About 7000 years ago, the land rose from the sea and Tversted Rimmer arose, separated by two fjord systems. This landscape is now covered with drifting sand and fossilized fjords. Finds show settlements from the Ertebølle culture to the Viking Age.
In the middle of the 19th century, Tversted Klitplantage was established to combat sand drift along the coasts of Jutland. Under the leadership of PC Weirum and HC Riegel, the forest was planted and expanded. Now the plantation is run with a focus on natural rejuvenation and landscape conservation.
Tversted Klitplantage offers a unique mix of nature and cultural history. Through hiking routes, oberservation towers and historic sites, you can explore the area's beauty and history.
The hiking trails
Below you see the selected hiking trails from the hiking area with mileage.
We have prioritized the trails with our favorite trail in the area as the first.
You get information about each hiking trail by clicking on the pictures.
Uggerby Klitplantage - east
The trail winds through the hilly, wooded terrain in Uggerby Dune Plantation. Here you can enjoy the view from the observation tower while moving up and down through the beautiful forest.
The Østerklit route
On the Østerklit route you first pass one of the lakes and from here you are led through forest areas where mountain pine is dominant. At the edge of the forest stand small, stunted oak trees, which are covered in light grey-green lichen and give an almost fairytale atmosphere.
Tversted Å
On the first part of the hike, you walk on a footpath to the west to the outlet of Uggerby Å through a wide dune depression, overgrown with sea buckthorn, heather and willow. The depression changes to stretches of meadow and overland with scattered shrub growth due to more efficient grazing.
Uggerby Klitplantage - west
The route starts due north through the plantation and passes the forrest lakes. You then follow an idyllic path along Den sorte Rende, a small stream which in several places cuts deep into the sand.
Ravklit route
The Ravklit route goes to both Tverstedsøer and Ravklit and takes you through very beautiful nature.
Ideal sequence of the paths in relation to transport
We recommend that you walk the hiking trails in the following order (or vice versa) to get the shortest possible transport distance between the trails:
- Uggerby Klitplantage - west 3.2 km ( Bt1)
- Uggerby Klitplantage - east 5 km (1)
- Tversted Å 3.2 km (3)
- The Østerklit route 7 km (1)
- Ravklit route 3 km (Bt2)
You can choose to skip paths so that the distance fits what you want to walk.
If, for example, you wish to walk 12 km, you can skip Uggerby Klitplantage - west and instead start with Uggerby Klitplantage - east. Then, skip Tversted Å and walk the Østerklit route, ending your walk after this.
Be aware:
The Tversted Å route is not marked.
The mobile signal may be weak in some places.
Experiences and sights
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Uggerby Observation Tower
The observation tower, which is located at one of the highest points in the Vagtbakker (24 meters above sea level), is 12 meters high and was built in the late eighties.
From the top of the tower you can enjoy a fantastic view of the surrounding countryside. -
Østerklit Stokmølle
Østerklit Stokmølle has a long history that began in 1677 with the construction of the first house. After the state took over in 1938, two parallel farms stood at Østerklit, but one has since been demolished, while the other was destroyed by fire in 1981.
The farm was a hub for fish farmers who combined fishing with a little agriculture and exploitation of strandings and shipwrecks. In 1912, the farm got a rooftop mill, which is still in operation today and can be visited in the summer. -
Ravklit Observation Tower
In the middle of Tversted Plantage you will find the 28 meter high Ravklit, which was originally a hiking dune. The migration of the dune stopped when the plantation was planted.
At the top there is a observation tower, from which you have a great view of the surrounding landscape. -
Gallery Valeur
Galleri Valeur is a contemporary art gallery specializing in Art Brut and objets trouvés.
Both indoor and outdoor works of art are exhibited here, including sculptures, paintings, collages, graphics and books, all of which are for sale in the gallery. -
The eagle reserve - Eagle World
Enter the world of heavenly rulers - the eagles - and experience them up close in the Eagle Reserve. Here you can get a unique chance to admire these impressive creatures in their natural environment.
The experienced falconers are ready to demonstrate the incredible abilities of the birds of prey, and both on horseback and on foot, they create the perfect setting to enjoy these majestic predators in the breathtaking nature.
Restaurants and cafés
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Tannishus Restaurant
The restaurant bears witness to the long history Tannishus has as an original beach hotel, where pictures on the walls tell the hotel's impressive history and create a cozy atmosphere.
Here you get a large and delicious selection of á la carte menus. They also have good offers where an exciting menu is put together in advance. -
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Vava's Restaurant
Vastardis and Mrs Valeur's restaurant is called Vavas, named after Vavasgaard. Everything is made from scratch and ecology is absolutely paramount.
At Vavas you will not find fixed menus, but changing dishes from day to day or week to week. The menus depend on the chef's temperament and often surprise.
