Glenstrup between Lake, Springs and Culture

If you would like to combine nature experiences, activities by the water and historic sites, Glenstrup offers several clearly distinct points of interest. The focus is on Glenstrup Sø, whose landscape has been shaped by the Ice Age as well as by springs, slopes and paths. You can therefore tailor your stay to different interests: the water, the landscape, a bike ride or the traces around Glenstrup Church.

Lake, valley and springs

Glenstrup Sø lies in a long tunnel valley formed by meltwater during the Ice Age. The lake covers 384 hectares and is up to approximately 35 metres deep. In the immediate vicinity, the slopes include acidic nutrient-poor grasslands and heathland. To the east, the Natura 2000 area extends to the Glenstrup Lakes. There are also hundreds of springs around Glenstrup Sø. This combination makes the landscape particularly interesting for anyone who wants to experience more than just the shore during their trip, taking in geological formations, open slopes and different natural features.

Water activities with clear conditions

At the southeastern end of Glenstrup Sø near Søbjerg, there is an opportunity for swimming. Marekilde is one of the well-known holy springs in Glenstrup and complements the lake with a place where nature and local tradition meet. Pike, perch, trout and vendace are among the fish found when angling in Glenstrup Sø. Anyone wishing to fish in Glenstrup Sø needs, in addition to the legally required national fishing licence, a fishing permit for Glenstrup Sø. There is also a clear rule for navigating the lake: the speed must not exceed 5 knots.

Cycle route and travel-planning points

The 26-kilometre section of Cycle Route 18 passes Glenstrup Sø via small roads and old railway tracks. Glenstrup is therefore also one of the places where you can combine planning a cycling trip with a stay by the lake, without losing sight of the historic and scenic destinations. At Glenstrup Church, there is free parking without a time limit for the Glenstrup Sø route. Public transport runs to Handest; from there, a Plustur service is available to continue to Glenstrup Sø.

Glenstrup Church and traces of history

Glenstrup Church stands out because of its distinctive construction: it was built from rough and split fieldstones, using whiting and tuff. A runestone has also been preserved in Glenstrup Church. Glenstrup Monastery was probably demolished shortly afterwards. If you are interested in regional history, you will therefore encounter various testimonies here directly connected with Glenstrup, without the place having to be reduced to a single attraction.

For your personal choice, you can therefore view Glenstrup from several perspectives. The lake appeals to travellers who would like to plan swimming, fishing or navigating the water under the applicable conditions. The slopes, springs and tunnel valley focus attention on the landscape, while Cycle Route 18 offers its own active perspective. Glenstrup Church, the runestone and Glenstrup Monastery add a historical accent. Which of these topics is most important to you can already be taken into account when planning your trip to Glenstrup.

Further places for your travel planning: Ajstrup, Mariager, Helberskov, Hobro, Rold, Als, Øster Hurup and Astrup.

To the overarching travel overview: Mariagerfjord Municipality.