Tanghuset and Marens Patter

Distance: 18.47 Km

Just before Sundstrup, close to Tanghuset, lies Marens Patter - the two burial mounds that are Sundstrup's trademark. Over the years, they have served as landmarks for ships on Lovns Bredning and Hjarbæk Fjord.

Seaweed has been an important source of income at Limfjorden. In its time, seaweed was collected, dried, cleaned and pressed before being used for, among other things, mattresses, fertiliser, roof covering, fodder and the production of starch. The furniture factories Getama (Gedsted Tang and Madrasfabrik) and Skalma (Skals mattress factory) arose in connection with the utilization of seaweed, and the companies exist to this day - however, seaweed is no longer included in furniture production.

The seaweed house

The seaweed was pressed into large blocks of seaweed, which were stored in seaweed houses, and such a house can be seen by the beach in Sundstrup. In the seaweed house there is further information about seaweed production.

Tanghuset also serves as a primitive accommodation for cyclists, hikers, sailors and rowers. Today the seaweed is no longer exploited, and in September it is possible to see the large heaps of seaweed still drifting in to the shore.

The two burial mounds

Just before Sundstrup, close to Tanghuset, is Marens Patter - the two burial mounds that are Sundstrup's landmark. Throughout the ages, they have served as land acquaintances for the ships on Lovns Bredning and Hjarbæk Fjord. With a little imagination you can see a giant woman lying on her back with her legs in Hjarbæk Fjord. In folklore, the two highs are called Marens Patter.

The burial mounds are some of the most beautifully located mounds in the Viborg area. Take to the top of the mounds and enjoy the beautiful view of the dam and the fjord. The high bright Ulbjerg Klint can be seen in the background. The mounds have not been excavated, but it is believed that they are from the Bronze Age.