Rands Fjord

The protected nature area Rands Fjord with rich birdlife is the perfect place for your hike.

Hiking at Rands Fjord

The protected nature area Rands Fjord, located north of Fredericia, is a fantastic excursion destination. The fjord has been transformed into a freshwater lake through land reclamation and is now especially known for its beautiful nature and rich bird and wildlife.

You can use the area's designated trail system, which starts from small parking and rest areas on the outskirts of Rands Fjord. Here, you will also find information boards with an overview of hiking routes.

Experience beautiful nature near Fredericia

The landscape around Rands Fjord consists of rolling terrain with small forests, grazing areas, cultivated fields, and steep slopes covered with deciduous forests. The fjord area, which was dammed in the 19th century, features several flowing streams, wet meadows, and marshlands.

Several elevated areas offer stunning views over the lake, and in clear weather, you can see all the way to Trelde Næs and Lillebælt. In the past, diatomaceous earth was extracted at Rands Fjord, and the former mining sites have now been converted into small lakes.

Hiking with rich wildlife and plant life in the heart of Naturpark Lillebælt

The many hiking trails allow you to experience the wildlife of Rands Fjord, and the varied landscape provides opportunities to observe numerous breeding bird species. Rands Fjord is a permanent breeding site for sea eagles, which use the area as a hunting ground.

It is a spectacular sight to see the majestic sea eagles, with a wingspan of up to 240 cm, soaring over the fjord to mark their territory. The sea eagles are often seen from the cemetery at the nearby Egeskov Church or from the Bird Tower.

Rands Fjord is located within Naturpark Lillebælt, Denmark’s largest nature park.