Clover Path Red - 7,5 km
7.6 km, approx. 2 hours
Right now, in autumnFrom October, you may come across robins along the route, and in November little auks.
More about the little auk ›Photo: unknown, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
The route follows paths through residential areas, along the coast by the golf course and past Middelfart marina.
About the route
Discover Middelfart’s modern history by bike! This 7.5 km route takes you past industrial sites, suburban areas, and Middelfart Marina, home to international sailing events. Don’t forget your swimsuit – take a refreshing dip at the marina beach or continue to Skrillinge Beach.
Two things to look out for
A protected milestoneSurvey map 1842–1899
Skrillinge Strand FiskFresh and smoked fish and fish cakes – sit down with a view over Lillebælt.
What you can find in autumn
Photos: Francis C. Franklin, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
What the path sometimes sounds like
The birds are here. The recordings were made elsewhere.
Recordings from Wikimedia Commons: European robin, see recordist (CC BY-SA 4.0); European herring gull, see recordist (CC BY-SA 4.0); Black-headed gull, see recordist (CC BY-SA 4.0); Redwing, Vladimir Yu. Arkhipov, Arkhivov (CC BY-SA 3.0); Common blackbird, see recordist (CC BY-SA 4.0).
startplace along the routeprotected monument
Along the route
Middelfart MarinaBlue Flag beach with a swimming jetty, a restaurant and 550 berths by Fænøsund.
SUP and windsurfing at the marinaBeach for windsurfing and SUP, for beginners and intermediates, with parking by the water.
Blue Flag Beaches in MiddelfartFive beaches on the Little Belt – some shallow for kids, others close to the centre.
Protected ancient monuments1 milestone ›
- MilestoneMilestoneby the route
Along the route51 places ›
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- LibraryCulture, by the route. EventsChildrens theater, concerts and much more.
- Panorama Cinemas MiddelfartCulture, by the route. Situated at KulturØen, with a fantastic view of Lillebælt.
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- Galleri BørmoseCulture, by the route. Paintings and colourful ceramics on Østergade – meet the artist in her own studio.
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- GoSailCulture, by the route. Join GoSail on a RIB along the Hindsgavl coast.
- Middelfart MarinaNature, by the route. Blue Flag beach with a swimming jetty, a restaurant and 550 berths by Fænøsund.
- Middelfart Escape GameCulture, by the route. Live escape game through the town centre – solve codes and riddles to save the porpoises.
- Café MauritzEat, by the route. Cafe Mauritz Middelfart.
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- SUP and windsurfing at the marinaNature, by the route. Beach for windsurfing and SUP, for beginners and intermediates, with parking by the water.
- Skrillinge Strand FiskEat, by the route. Fresh and smoked fish and fish cakes – sit down with a view over Lillebælt.
- Restaurant Marsvinet in MiddelfartEat, by the route. Restaurant Marsvinet at Middelfart Marina.
- Restaurant Marsvinet in MiddelfartEat, by the route. Danish food by the marina – lunch plates, Sunday buffet and a seasonal à la carte with fish and meat.
- Oscars KaffebarEat, by the route. Drop in for a coffee break, study session, or a sweet treat before the cinema.
- The historical heritage of MiddelfartCulture, 30 m from the route. Boyes BankeJens Henrik Christiansen Boye was a criminal specializing in counterfeiting, theft, arson and assault.
- Café RitaEat, 30 m from the route. a modern café in the heart of Middelfart.
- Café RitaEat, 30 m from the route. Café on Algade with brunch, burgers and pasta, plus tapas and cocktails in the bar next door.
- Blue Flag Beaches in MiddelfartNature, 31 m from the route. Five beaches on the Little Belt – some shallow for kids, others close to the centre.
- Middelfart Savings bankThings to do, 35 m from the route. On the waterfront in Middelfart, you will find three of the town's newer architectural buildings, which are definitely worth a visit.
- KulturØenThings to do, 35 m from the route. KulturØen in Middelfart brings together a library, cinema, café and restaurant in one building on an artificial island, with views over the Little Belt.
- Middelfart Town HallThings to do, 37 m from the route. Middelfart Town Hall was designed by Henning Larsen Architects.
- Charging Stations for E-Bikes in MiddelfartThings to do, 38 m from the route. Middelfart Municipality has seven e-bike charging stations, including at Hindsgavl, the Marina and KulturØen.
- Eat, 42 m from the route.
- The beach at the marinaNature, 44 m from the route. Sandy beach with a Blue Flag, bathing jetty, beach volleyball and a playground.
- Car charging stations in MiddelfartThings to do, 54 m from the route. In Middelfart Municipality, you don’t need to worry about running low on power in your electric car.
- Eat, 58 m from the route.
- Porpoise safari with M/S SabineNature, 60 m from the route. Join the MS Sabine for a porpoise cruise and watch the small whales as they swim in the waters of the Little Belt
- Whale safariThings to do, 60 m from the route. Boat trip from the harbour where you scan Lillebælt for porpoises.
- Restaurant MASTEat, 60 m from the route. Dining experiences with a view - more the rule than the exception.
- Restaurant MASTEat, 60 m from the route. Mediterranean dishes to share and a seafood platter on Kulturøen, overlooking Lillebælt.
- Milling Hotel ParkStay, 62 m from the route. Hotel in a 1916 hospital building by the station, with 103 rooms and free coffee.
- NyHavn 1Nature, 77 m from the route. Private marina by KulturØen in Middelfart: 65 berths, 2.5 m water depth, power and water at the pontoons.
- Eat, 83 m from the route.
- Eat, 86 m from the route.
- Match Racing DenmarkCulture, 97 m from the route. Race your colleagues in Fænøsund.
- Vends Motorik- og NaturskoleThings to do, 107 m from the route. Vends Motorik og Naturskole i Middelfart tilbyder sjove og lærerige aktiviteter for firmaer, skoler, foreninger og familier – mulighed for overnatning og…
- Gitte Ladefoged Art StudioCulture, 108 m from the route. Paintings on canvas and paper plus bronze figures in a studio on the pedestrian street – open by appointment.
- Eat, 110 m from the route.
- Galleri EngholmCulture, 116 m from the route. Paintings, ceramics, jewellery and sculptures – and you can borrow a piece to try at home.
- Eat, 125 m from the route.
- Eat, 155 m from the route.
- Hotel MelfarHusStay, 156 m from the route. Hotel with no reception by the beach and marina – you check in through an app.
- KreaværkCulture, 172 m from the route. Workshop café on Algade where you paint ceramics and make jewellery over coffee.