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Hiking route: The Ringe Hills (Ringebakkerne), white route

Kyststien (the Coastal Path), Klondyke and Vang Granitbrud (Vang Granite Quarry) – an exciting walk in the Ringe Hills, which takes you through magnificent scenery and an important chapter in Bornholm’s history.

Gitte Holtze

Hiker and outdoor freak as well as journalist, lecturer and author of "jeg lever" about Gitte's hike along the Pacific Crest Trail and "Gå langt", a guidebook to long hikes.

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Facts

Duration:
An hour to an hour and a half
Length:
4 km (round trip)
Difficulty level:
Relatively difficult. The terrain is hilly and can be muddy in places
Suitable for prams and wheelchairs:
No
Parking:
At the car park in Vang Granitbrud on Ringedalsvej, Hasle (please note that you can only get to the car park from the south)
Toilets:
In the car park
Access to water:
No
Surface:
Nature trail and forest road
Special remarks:
Spend some time enjoying the view from the car park above the granite quarry.

 

Map of the route

Below you can download a pdf with an A4 map of the route.

Route description

Cross the car park above the granite quarry and follow the white markings down the wide gravel road towards the bottom of the former Vang Granitbrud.

From here, the route leads up to the shelter that has been set up in the Ringe Hills, and past it towards the coast and the clear path to the left. You are now on Kyststien, which the white route follows southwards for around one kilometre. Enjoy the view of the Baltic Sea stretching out before you, its waves crashing against the steep slopes far below.

 

Kyststien continues all the way to Rønne, but pay attention to the markings on the white route because you need to take a sharp left into the Klondyke quarry. This is an idyllic piece of land, and its name reflects the 19th-century dreams of a grand stonemason project on North Bornholm. Note the small lake, peacefully hidden among the trees here.

On the other side of Klondyke, you’ll come to a wide gravel road. Follow it for a few hundred metres to the right and then turn in past one of the Ringe Hills’ constructed wetlands and the impressive Almeløkke quarry. Spend some time here studying the remaining facility and machinery, and the granite that contributed to the wealth of this part of the island.

Remaining facilities of the Almeløkke quary

The last part of the trail takes you through the Ringedal rift valley. Here, the route is a narrow and winding adventure nature trail that undulates between the steep cliff walls and a multitude of fallen boulders.

Places on the route:

On this hike, you get a chance to visit the following places:

1

Vang Granite Quarry

Visit Vang Granitbrud (Vang Granite Quarry) - a place with unique nature, geology and many options for outdoor activities.

2

Vang Harbour

Experience the granite history of Bornholm, amazing nature, and breathtaking sunsets at Vang Harbour.

3

Café Solvang

Café Solvang is a cozy cafe in the idyllic harbour area Vang on Bornholm. Here you can enjoy a cup or a glass at the café or in the beautiful surrounding nature.

4

Restaurant Le Port

Visit Le Port in Vang and enjoy the beautiful view to the sea, Hammeren and Hammershus.

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