Røddinge: Glacial Meltwater Valley, Passage Graves and Village History

Røddinge begins as a landscape experience: Røddinge Sø is part of a glacial meltwater valley that runs south of the village and extends to the Ulvsund. Together with the passage graves, the village houses and the Camønoen, this creates a destination where you can combine nature, hiking and culture according to your own interests.

Landscape between meadows and marshes

Following drainage works in the late 19th century, Røddinge Sø was transformed into wet meadowland. The glacial meltwater valley around the drained Røddinge Sø contains larger meadow and marsh areas that are among the most important natural areas in the landscape. Those interested in open landscapes and their development will find a clear connection to nature here for planning their trip.

Marienborgstenen and the Camønoen

A distinctive point in the landscape is Marienborgstenen. It is located on private property belonging to Marienborg Estate, but it is visible from the public Sølbjergvej road. From Marienborgstenen, there is a broad view south across the Røddinge Sø meadow area. Those who want to experience the character of an open landscape from a specific viewpoint during an excursion will find a clearly defined perspective here. The view from the public Sølbjergvej is a distinct local reference point alongside the drive via Røddingevej and the gravel road Sølbjergvej.

From Røddinge, the route follows Røddingevej and the gravel road Sølbjergvej; Marienborgstenen is visible from the public Sølbjergvej. The Camønoen stage Færgeetapen runs very close to Marienborgstenen. The Camønoen is a 175-kilometre hiking route across Møn, Nyord and Bogø. This distance helps you distinguish a stage-related point from the idea of a wide-ranging tour. For active travellers, this provides a specific stage point at a landscape stone alongside a 175-kilometre route across Møn, Nyord and Bogø.

Passage Graves with Their Own Character

Klekkendehøj lies south of the village of Røddinge and is a relatively rare double passage grave with two separate burial chambers, each with its own entrance. The passages leading to the burial chambers are each 7 metres long, low and narrow. The separate chambers and these passage dimensions give the monument a clearly structured architectural form. At Klekkendehøj, the focus is therefore particularly on architecture and spatial layout. At Klekkendehøj, the rare double structure is accompanied by the concrete narrowness of the passages, each 7 metres long.

In the vicinity of Røddinge, Kong Asgers Høj is one of Denmark’s largest and most beautiful passage graves. At Kong Asgers Høj, a dark passage leads into the burial chamber. Alongside its size and beauty, the monument therefore adds a distinct spatial feature to the cultural experience. If you are interested in architectural characteristics, Kong Asgers Høj provides a distinctive accent.

Village Structure and Sprovedyssen

In the cultural environment of Sprove-Røddinge, the arrangement of the houses along the village street illustrates local history. Sprovedyssen is surrounded by 35 large kerbstones. These two local features draw attention to the arrangement of houses and stones – two concrete forms in which Røddinge can be viewed. Sprovedyssen complements the houses along the village street with a monument consisting of 35 large kerbstones.

Further destinations for regional orientation: Hårbølle, Vollerup, Stege, Råbylille, Sømarke.

For the overview of the wider destination: Island of Møn.