Smedebæk – Stream Landscape, Fishing Waters and Cycling Routes

Smedebæk combines distinctive waterways with unusual details along the roadside and several opportunities to explore the surroundings actively. The Smedebæk stream flows into the Holtum Å, which in turn is a tributary of the Skjern Å. At the same time, Smedebæk is a public watercourse and protected under Section 3 of the Danish Nature Protection Act. Those wishing to combine a trip with nature observation, fishing interests and cycling tours will find various starting points here for planning their day.

Water Landscape and Fishing Waters

The section of the Smedebæk from Hvillumvej to its confluence with the Holtum Å is particularly interesting. There, the stream meanders more strongly and has suitable spawning grounds in places. At Hvillumvej, the Smedebæk is particularly suitable for larger fish because of its great depth and predominantly sandy streambed. These characteristics give the waterway its own character and make it interesting for visitors who would like to learn more about streams and their surroundings.

Another destination is the Midtjysk Lystfiskercenter at Løvbjergvej 19–21 in Smedebæk. The center includes a large put-and-take lake and several smaller lakes. The waters can be treated as a destination for a day in their own right, without losing sight of other nature and route ideas.

Distinctive Signs Along the Way

Among the unusual local details are two hewn stones belonging to the Vildtbaneafmærkning, Smedebæk vandmølle. Marker number 1 is a hewn stone measuring 165 cm in height. Number 2 is a square hewn stone measuring 70 cm in height. “17 No” is carved into the east-facing side of number 2; three horizontal stripes are found on the south-facing side. Such specific features add a small sense of discovery to an exploration and complement the nature experiences by the water.

Getting Around on Foot and by Bicycle

There is also a clear point of reference for planning without your own car: Bus route 190 between Ikast and Brande stops in Smedebæk. From there, it is 6.4 km on foot to the nature school. This distance should be taken into account when planning your day. For cycle tourists, the Banestien route, Den skæve Bane to Hampen, crosses the Smedebæk. The stated section of the cycling route runs from Ejstrupholm (Brande) to Funder. This makes it possible to include Smedebæk in a travel plan in which the stream landscape and longer routes play different roles.

Which Accommodation Location Is Suitable?

Those planning a cycling stage, on the other hand, should choose the location of their preferred holiday apartment or holiday home in relation to their own route. For a trip with several interests, it may be helpful to decide before booking whether water experiences, a visit to the nature school or the cycling route should be the main focus. This keeps the choice of accommodation aligned with the actual travel plans, without requiring any particular offers or amenities to be assumed.

Discover More Places

For further travel planning, you can also view Ejstrupholm, Nørre Snede, Brande, Engesvang and Hampen.

To the overarching travel overview: Ikast-Brande Municipality.