Bakkebølle: Beach, paths and Stone Age monuments

Bakkebølle offers several distinct points of interest to consider when planning your stay: the Bakkebøllestien along a disused railway line, a beach with a bathing jetty, and Stone Age monuments. Nearby, you’ll also find marked forest paths and a coastal path in Vintersbølle Skov. If you’re looking for a hotel in Bakkebølle, you can decide which of these to focus on depending on whether you’d rather spend your stay exploring paths, enjoying the beach or learning about local history.

Paths along a railway line and through the forest

The Bakkebøllestien follows a disused railway line between Bakkebølle and Vordingborg. It is also a walking, cycling and horse-riding path. The Kalvehavebanen was closed in 1959; the Bakkebøllestien was preserved afterwards. This path therefore brings together two aspects: its present-day use on foot, by bike or on horseback, and its history as a route along a former railway line.

The Bakkebøllestien runs along the northeastern side of Vintersbølle Skov and passes through Marienlyst. The forest near Bakkebølle also has several marked walking paths, including heart trails and the regional Sjællandsleden route. Distinguishing between the types of paths makes a practical difference when planning: the Bakkebøllestien is also for cycling and horse riding, while the other paths mentioned are described as walking paths. Markings and path conditions may change; check the latest information before setting out.

Beach and coastal landscape

Near Bakkebølle, the coastal path in Vintersbølle Skov runs alongside a cliff up to 10 m high. Many twisted beech and oak trees grow there. Between the trees, the sea comes into view, especially before the leaves emerge. This gives the path a different landscape from the beach: here, the forest, the cliff and views through the trees shape the scenery.

Bakkebølle Strand is a family-friendly sandy beach right by the holiday home area on Storstrømmen, with views of Farøbroen. The beach has a bathing jetty. Beach facilities may change; check the current condition of the jetty before your visit. Another nearby landmark is Ørnehøj: the monument stands about 400 m north of Bakkebølle Strand. This distance indicates the location of one in relation to the other; it does not indicate how long it takes to walk between them.

Stone Age monuments and local history

The archaeological monument “Dysse eller jættestue, Bakkebølle” is a protected Stone Age structure dating from 3950 to 2801 BC. The two mounds, Langhøj and Rundhøj, are also assigned to the same Stone Age period, although their described forms differ.

Langhøj, mv., Bakkebølle (#2), is a long dolmen from the Stone Age. It measures about 10.9 × 15 m, and its burial chamber consists of five supporting stones and one capstone. Rundhøj, mv., Bakkebølle (#1), is a Stone Age round mound. Its chamber has not been excavated and has a large capstone and large kerbstones. The two named mounds can therefore be distinguished by their ground plans and the described features of their respective chambers.

Another trace of the past is Bakkebølle Sprøjtehus. The building was constructed in 1865 and formerly housed the local fire pump. It is located on Bakkebøllevej between house numbers 39 and 43. Together with the Stone Age structures and the history of the disused Kalvehavebanen, it represents different periods of local history: from prehistoric burial construction, through the former railway line, to a 19th-century building.

Discover more destinations: Kalvehave, Borre, Bogø By, Vordingborg, Klintholm Havn, Vesterskov, Nyby, Mern.

For the wider travel overview: Vordingborg Municipality.