The Clover Leaf Routes in Otterup
Romance, a bit of a workout, or something cosy? The Clover Leaf trails in Otterup have it all—find the route maps here and head out!
Enjoy fresh air and a bit of exercise in lovely natural surroundings in Otterup.
Along the way, the trails pass through beautiful nature and parts of the town, so there’s something for everyone.
You can walk, run, or cycle all four clover routes. The routes are marked with signs featuring the little clover leaf.
You’ll find a small map of the routes at the starting point by Otterup Square (Otterup Torv).
If you bring your dog along, remember it must be kept on a leash.
The Green Route/The Love Route
2.7 km
Experience the old railway town, pass Otterup Rifle Factory, and walk along the lovely “Love Path” (Kærlighedsstien), which used to be a beet railway line for transporting sugar beets. The trail also takes you past the old manor house Nislevgård, which today is a boarding school (efterskole).
Click here to see a map of the green route!
The Blue Route/the Developing Town
5.1 km
On this route you’ll stroll along Bredgade, where the old dairy and the former Otterup Inn (Otterup Kro) once stood. The trail takes you to the town’s northwest area, where old Viking graves have been found, past the church from the 11th or 12th century, and by the museum, which has served as a retirement home, a poorhouse, and a library over the years.
Click here to see a map of the blue route!
The Red Route/The fitness route
9.2 km
Feel the wind in your hair on a route that takes you out into the countryside and turns off near Egense, where you can see if you can spot the “lost church.” On the way back to Otterup, the trail goes past Byskoven (the town forest) and onto Otterup’s network of paths that loop around large parts of the town.
Click to see a map of the red route!
The Black Route/the Village Route
15.8 km
This route leads you through several small, charming villages – including the idyllic and historic Østrup, where you’ll also find the manor house Østruplund. Halfway along, the route passes Klintebjerg Harbour, a perfect spot for a short break while enjoying the view over Odense Fjord. From here you can also see the island of Vigelsø, a restored nature area. If you’re lucky, you might spot some of the many rare birds that live on Vigelsø.