Authorities in Denmark have released a detailed area register outlining land expropriations for the new Brændstrup-Rødding cycle path, affecting multiple landowners with arable fields, natural areas, forests, and gardens totaling thousands of square meters. The document specifies compensations for crops, structures, trees, fences, and other features, with a mandatory site inspection scheduled for January 21, 2026. This project aims to bolster cycling infrastructure between Gram and Brændstrup, promoting safer and more sustainable transport options.

Background

The “Arealfortegnelse” (area list) document, published by Vejen.dk, details eight land parcels (Lb.nr. 1-8) in Brændstrup and Rødding, owned by individuals, companies, and a local landowners’ association. Key impacts include:

• Lb.nr. 1 & 5: Over 2,000 m² of arable land from Jens Almind Falkenberg Børsting and Tage Roos, plus garden soil, a 20m tree, fence relocation, and mailbox moves.
• Lb.nr. 2: 535 m² of protected natural area (§3) from Vejen Spildevand A/S, including two 15m birch trees.
• Lb.nr. 3: Extensive losses from Hans Gejl, with 5,240 m² arable land, 2,450 m² natural area, plus compensations for soil lease, crop damage, defiguration, and 430 linear meters of fencing.
• Lb.nr. 4 & 7: Forest areas totaling over 1,600 m² from Marianne Rasmussen/Ole Steiniche Rasmussen and LEIF’S AUTORUDER HOLDING ApS, with servitudes for nature compensation.
• Lb.nr. 6: 1,425 m² mixed arable/garden from Simon Jordt and Rebekka Damberg Hansen, affecting shrubs, ornamental trees, stone features, and an access road closure.
• Lb.nr. 8: Closure of an access road (overkørsel 65.330) owned by OC Danmark Holding A/S.

This follows announcements from Haderslev Municipality, confirming the path as part of regional efforts to connect Gram and Brændstrup via dedicated cycling routes under journal number 24/67.

Future Outlook

The January 21, 2026, åstedsforretning (site hearing) will allow affected parties to inspect and voice concerns, paving the way for final expropriation approvals. Once completed, the cycle path is expected to enhance connectivity in southern Jutland, reducing car dependency, improving safety for cyclists, and aligning with Denmark’s national push for sustainable transport infrastructure. Similar projects worldwide underscore how such investments yield long-term benefits in health, emissions reduction, and active mobility.

Sources

• Primary Document: Arealfortegnelse for Brændstrup-Gram Cycle Path Expropriation (PDF)
• Haderslev Municipality News: Åstedsforretning for Cycle Path Expropriation