FOEST OF SPRINGS A tour of springs with forest manager Bendt Egede Andersen Rold Skov forest is like most big forests with trees as far as the eye can see. Tortuous beeches, dead straight softwoods, majestic douglas spruces of 4050 meters, oaks planted more than 250 years ago, and historical trees named after people who used to work in the woods. But Rold Skov has something very unique, which is unlike anything else youll see in these parts: its many springs, from which the freshest water flows out from the ground every second of the year. RICH ANIMAL DIVERSITY They are everywhere in the forest, but if you want to see some of the areas most noteworthy springs, a walk around the lake Gravlev Sø at the tip of Rebild Bakker is highly recommended. This route is also one of forest managers Bendt Egedes favourites: years ago is forced to the surface through cracks and fissures in the limestone, which in several places is very close to the surface. The springs are the trademark of Rold Skov, and if you walk around Gravlev Sø youll see a good handful. The creek Kovadsbækken rises at the foot of the Rebild Bakker hills in an extraordinary landscape, which is easy to take in from the road that winds up the hills. The many small springs in the big, swampy delta, the waters gather in a flushing stream that runs below the pathway and across the meadows to the stream Lindenborg Å. Here you get an impression of the landscape that was left after the last ice age 10.000 years ago. 10 With luck, at Kovadsbækken you can experience starlings, mountain wagtails, and the colourful kingfisher. In November and December an amazing scene unfolds as the big sea trouts gather up the creek with a wild splash to spawn. This is also one of the places where you can spot the deer as they come out for water at sunrise and sunset. The explanation for the many rich springs lies in the subsoil, which is made up of limestone. Water that fell like rain 50-100 Limestone has also been mined and processed several places in Gravlev Ådal. In the chalk pits Skillingbro Kalkgrav, where you can hunt for fossils, and in the mines Thingbæk Kalkminer, which have been a museum for the plaster sculptures of sculptor Anders Bundgaard since 1935. If you continue north along the foot of the hills youll reach Ravnkilde, which is a swamp spring like Kovadsbækken. One of the forests most frequented springs, beautifully surrounded by the twisted beeches of Rold Skov. Use the stepping stones, or go around the back along the pathway, where you can catch a good MAGAZINE FREE MAGAZINE er samlingspunktet, der informerer inspirererwhen dig. En port tilRebild. naturen, is your source of information and og inspiration visiting Your gateway nature, local history, the countless experiences historien og detomange muligheder for and oplevelser i og omkring Rebild, and adventures that Bak MAGASIN WELCOME TO REBILD Welcome to Rebild where the landscape will make your heart race one minute and beat restfully to the hum of trickling waters the next. Here in Rebild the hills are full of secrets just waiting to be discovered. One of my personal favourites is the certified hiking route, MAKE EVEY DAY MAGIC in the forest with Lise and Michael from Nybyggerne BACK TO HIMMERLAND Being a part of Nybyggerne, where we were lucky enough to win the terrace house in Farum, was an amazing experience, and it allowed us to realize a lot of our dreams, Michael says. After Nybyggerne we did a MAGASIN Play a game of tic tac toe in the woods. Youll need four twigs and six flat rocks. Draw a cross with a marker on three of the rocks and a circle on the other three. Each player takes turns placing a cross and a circle. The first one to get three in a row wins. Rold Skov is one big playgroun A DAY IN EBILD Here for a day, an afternoon, or with kids? - get inspired with our ideas for quality time in the great outdoors Start your visit at RebildPorten, and get ideas and inspiration for a day in Rebild. At RebildPorten youll find changing exhibitions and information about the flora and f In Rebild theres an abundance of exciting possibilities and adventures just waiting to be discovered and explored. Only here for a day or maybe a few hours? Not to worry; weve put together a useful guide for a day in Rebild that will guarantee plenty of high quality experiences. AN AFTERNOON IN REB FOEST OF SPRINGS A tour of springs with forest manager Bendt Egede Andersen Rold Skov forest is like most big forests with trees as far as the eye can see. Tortuous beeches, dead straight softwoods, majestic douglas spruces of 4050 meters, oaks planted more than 250 years ago, and historical tree MAGASIN view and see how the waters meet and continue across the path. For many years the spring water disappeared down into an excavated canal, but in 1996 Ravnkildes original flow was recreated one of the natural restoration projects of Gravlev Ådal, says the forest manager.. ONE TEMPERATURE AL EBILDCENTET THE COLD WA seen from the East and the West During the Cold War, Europe was divided into East and West. The nuclear arms race between the two great powers, the Soviet Union and the United States, created a fear of a Third World War. This period of great tension is the theme of a big e pean replicas to a more than 10-meter long Russian missile, which I found at a Polish scrap dealer. The missiles warhead had been removed, though. I have also found many of the things in Denmark, like the iconic Trabant from the former DDR, which I spotted on a farm between Randers and Hadsund, Kars PLACES TO EAT AND SLEEP REBILD BED AND BREAKFAST www.rebild-bedandbreakfast.dk ØSTER HORNU STØVR RØVERSTUEN www.roeverstuen.dk REBILD CAMPING www.safari-camping.dk SULDRUP HVIDEHUS BED AND BREAKFAST www.bedandbreakfast-rebildbakker.dk HAVERSLEV RESTAURANT REBILDHUS www.rebildhus.dk NØRAGER MAGASIN BELLA ITALIA www.bellaitalia9530.dk VIANDE www.restaurantviande.dk UM SHELL MOTEL OG CAFETERIA www.shellmotel.dk RING BLENSTRUP REBILD BÆLUM SKØRPING PAPAS PIZZA & KEBAB HOUSE www.papas.dk TERNDRUP DANHOSTEL REBILD www.danhostel.dk TERNDRUP KRO www.terndrupkro.dk COMWELL REBILD BAK MAGASIN ØVESTUEN THE FAMOUS OBBES DEN Mikkel Schnoor Nielsen. The tales about robbers, witches, forest folk, and other peculiar characters are special to the Rebild area. Something you wont find anywhere else and certainly not in such unique surroundings as in the eatery Røverstuen (The Robber MAGASIN WHO WERE THE ROBBERS FROM ROLD? In 1917 the writer Hans Hartvig Seedorff wrote a famous ballad called Three robbers from Rold, but in reality there were many more of them, terrorizing the Rold Skov area and most of Northern Jutland during the beginning of the 19th century. Lawlessness reigne MAGASIN I LOVE OPERA ... PREBEN KRISTENSEN AND REBILD For me, having loved opera since I was young, its always a thrilling experience to be a part of Opera in Rebild, says Preben Kristensen. The organizers always succeed in putting together an interesting and varied line-up with some incredible si PREBEN KRISTENSEN Popular actor and entertainer. Born in Skive in 1953. Trained actor from the Acting Academy at Aarhus Theatre in 1978. Has acted in numerous theatre plays, musicals, movies, and TV series. Became nationally known when he formed Linje 3 together with colleagues Anders Bircow and Tho TRACES OF THE OCCUPATION Not since the Second World War has Denmark been directly involved in a war. Maybe thats why this particular period in our joint history continues to fascinate us. Its been almost 75 years since the war drew to a close, but the interest is still alive and well and understan in Skørping. Niels Erik Vangsted was shot and Poul Kjær Sørensen imprisoned and short after executed as the first Danish member of the resistance movement. The killings led to strikes and riots in Aalborg, from where the public discontent spread to the rest of the country. Monuments were raised at M GULDBÆK VINGÅD 56 NOD In the middle of the hilly landscape in Himmerland, a wine production gem is found on the south facing hills, namely, the vineyard Guldbæk Vingaard that is owned and run by the Thrysøe family. The cultivation and production of wine is without a doubt a true passion after meeti MAGASIN THE GUIDES FAVOURITE TOURS In Rold Skov, Rebild Bakker, and the surrounding land there are countless things to explore. The area is full of marked hiking trails, but you can also choose to book a personal guide who knows the area and has years of experience telling the stories of its fascin HUNDREDS OF PLACES TO SEE There is so much in our local area that deserves attention by the broad public, says Birgitte Wilsted Simonsen. There are hundreds of places for visitors to explore, where fascinating stories and legends will blow your mind, and where the landscape is simply unique. If I h BONFIRE SPOTS IN OLD SKOV There a many places to cook a meal over an open fire in Rold Skov, and at the forests many bonfire spots youll find a barbecue and some dry firewood. Remember to bring your own charcoal and some newspapers for kindling. At the eatery Rebildhus you can order a barbecue packa EXPERIENCES DESIGN AFFAIR www.designaffair.dk ØSTER HORNU STØVR REBILDCENTRET www.rebildcentret.dk SULDRUP OPERA I REBILD www.operairebild.dk HAVERSLEV GAVLHUSET www.gavlhuset.dk NØRAGER NYSUM BANEN www.mnj.dk NORDJYLLANDS HISTORISKE MUSEUM www.nordmus.dk 36 MAGASIN GULDBÆK VINGÅRD www.guldbaekvingaard.dk HK GLAS www.hkglas.dk REBILD KANOUDLEJNING www.lej-en-kano.dk UM GALLERI TINE LILHOLT www.tinelilholt.dk RING BLENSTRUP REBILD BÆLUM SKØRPING SKØRPING CYKLER www.skørpingcykler.dk FORLAGET REBILD www.forlagetrebild.dk TERNDRUP KINOREVUEN www. THE SOUND OF SILENCE... OR FULL SPEED AHEAD With its 8.600 acres, Rold Skov is the second largest forested area in Denmark. In other words theres plenty of room to either take a breather and unwind or let loose and blow off some steam. We met with Louise Nørgaard and Nicklas Holm Bols, who use natu MAGASIN Id like to show people that exercise can be easy and fun and nature is a big part of that. A brisk run through the woods can do wonders. Theres peace and quiet, and its the perfect time to reflect while taking the time to notice the changing of the seasons. And, once youre out, youll find t A RUNNERS COMMUNITY IN DENMAKS OUTDOO DESTINATION NO. 1 Its so motivating to do something together as a group and get off the couch to make new friendships and have fun together. Thats basically what Runners DK Denmarks largest runners community is all about. Here, the founder Mark Laursen tells MAGASIN Runners DK was founded by Mark Laursen og Steffen Feldbæk Jensen in Støvring in 2015. Today, Janni og Mark Laursen runs the running community. At www.runnersdk.dk you can get an overview of the established runners communities around the country. Its free to join. Runners DK is one of the ma WELCOME TO EBILD