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Experience the natur of Stevns
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Stevns Klint & The river vally by " tryggevælde water strim "
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Stevns Klint
Stevns Clint has a coastline that is 42 Km long, and offers a wide variety of adventures. The exposed limestone and cliffs along Stevns are more than 60 million years old. It is a nice adventure to walk the path along the cliffs, experiencing the unique nature as well as the attractive and dramatic view. The 22 km path runs between the harbours of Rødvig and Bøgeskov. In the leaflet “Enjoy the Thrills of Stevns Klint”, there is a detailed description of what to see along the path as well as a map. It is possible to order the leaflet from the tourist office of Stevns.
Use of the path is at your own responsibility! Bicycling and dogs running loose are NOT allowed
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Tryggevælde and Stevns River Valley The River Valley of Stevns is a long and wide glacial valley of great scenic beauty during all seasons. The Tryggevælde River is one of the largest rivers of Zealand. It starts at Lake Ulse in Bregentved. The river has 19 tributaries, the largest being Stevns river that starts just north of St. Spjellerup, and joins the Tryggevælde river right north of Hellested. In the last 15 kms it grows broader and becomes a fairly large river. The river goes through the district of Vallø, past Vallø Castle, and finally enters the sea at Strøby after passing under the Pram Bridge.
Historically the river valley is interesting; several thousand years of human habitation can be seen throughout the landscape. In the early Stone Age the inhabitants built their homes near the river and sea. In the late Stone Age as the inhabitants of this area started farming, they moved their homes higher up the valley so they could be closer to the livestock and fields.
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The area is rich in birdlife, as well as having an incredibly diverse amount of flora and fauna. Many waders, finches and meadow birds come to rest and make nest here. You will be able to see birds such as; Greenshanks, Golden Plover, Common Sandpiper, Ruff, Wood Sandpiper, Lapwings, Common Snipe, Oyster Catcher, Lark, Cuckoo and many more. The large variety of plants is due to the water filtering through the limestone in the surrounding area. The grazing livestock keeps the grass short, and stop predatory plants such as; Willow herb, Meadowsweet, Stinging Nettles and Sweet Grass, from taking over. You can also find Marsh Trefoil, Ragged Robin, Valerian, Hairy Willow, Yellow Gagea, Marsh Vetchling, Lousewort and Orchids.
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Tuesday, February 07 2012
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