Hiking trail: Helnæs
The most beautiful peninsula
Go hiking on Helnæs
About Helnæs
Helnæs is a fantastic natural peninsula with stunning sea views and impressive landscapes.
As you drive along the narrow road to Helnæs, you are greeted by an impressive landscape. The Helnæs peninsula covers 13 km2 or 1,312 ha, and it is an incredibly beautiful area to visit.
Bird and Plant Life
Helnæs has many natural habitats and is therefore home to a variety of plants, birds, insects, and butterflies.
On the heath, Bobakkerne, and the meadow, Maden, you can experience protected plants such as sea holly and marsh orchid. On a summer day, you might encounter Denmark's three swallow species: barn swallow, house martin, and sand martin. In winter, thousands of geese rest on Maden - unless the sea eagle is on the hunt.
Audio Guide for the Hike
For an extra experience, you can take nature guide Christian Heller from Assens Municipality with you on the tour through his audio guide, which is part of the podcast series "Natur til tiden".
Art and Antiques
Visit antique dealers and art galleries on Helnæs:
- Helnæs Antik
- Galleri Langager
- Galleri Knadring
Beaches and Coastline
Helnæs is an ideal place if you enjoy kitesurfing, windsurfing, or kayaking, and you are guaranteed the most beautiful view while on the water.
There are also several good beaches on Helnæs:
- Helnæs Strand, also known as "Helnæs Sommerland," is located at the southeastern end of Helnæs.
- Helnæs Fiskerhuse is located on the east side in a very shallow area out to Helnæs Bay.
- Feddet is not on Helnæs itself but just a stone's throw away - on the mainland just north of the peninsula, before you reach the road to Helnæs.
The 2 Hiking Routes on Helnæs
On Helnæs, you will find two marked hiking trails that allow you to experience the beautiful landscape.
The Northern Route
This route takes you on a scenic tour through Bobakkerne. Note that the terrain at Bobakkerne is not suitable for the mobility-impaired or strollers.
- Length: 2 km.
The Southern Route
Starts at the parking lot in the middle of Helnæs Made and leads you through a varied landscape with meadows, fields, small ponds, and access to a beach.
- Length: 2.7 km.