Pamhule Forest is the largest of the forests in the area. The name refers to the "forest by the gorge" (cave) in the rolling hills.
The forest was originally a deciduous forest, but today about half of the forest is planted with beech. oak, ash, and various conifers.
The animals in the forest
The forest is a good locality for birds, and the forest is designated as a Community bird protection area for forest birds, in order to protect the birds' habitats. Birds you can find here include
In the forest there are also foxes, badgers, squirrels and hare, as well as a large stock of deer.
The "view" is among the highest points in the forest and from here there is a view of Hindemade and Haderslev Dam.
In the southwest corner of the forest are the remains of a small rampart, called "ring rampart". It is an annular rampart, approx. 65 meters in diameter. Neither the rampart nor the tomb is intact, but the southeastern part is best preserved.
In Pamhule forest you will also find a one-way mountain bike trail that winds its way through no less than 11,1 kilometers of forest floor. Along the way, you will encounter several technical passages and challenging descents that provide plenty of entertaining driving and at times an "adrenaline rush". There are challenges for everyone, including the more experienced MTB rider. Along the way, the rider must, among other things. up of the "view" and the "mountain" which can take the breath away from most.
From Pamhule Forest it is also possible to visit Denmark's second largest zoo, Haderslev Dam, Restaurant Damende, Christiansdal and Tørning Mill, depending on how far you want to cycle or walk.
See also the entire digital guide to Pamhule and Hindemade