Schelenborg Gods dates all the way back to the 13th century. Back then it was called Eskebjerg. But that is how things go with estates. They tend to change their name whenever a new owner takes over. In the latter half of the 13th century, the estate was owned by Marshal Stig. In 1287, he was convicted as an outlaw for his complicity in the regicide of Erik Klipping. Marshal Stig also features in a legend associated with Stubberup Kirke, which also figures on your present route.
Today, the owners are more peace-loving. In 1982, Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, the owner of Lego, bought Schelenborg Gods. This is where he runs the Ask stud farm, breeding horses for show jumping. The estate is also an active farm, covering more than 529 hectares of land and forest.
Schelenborg is not open to the public, so you will have to make do with a glimpse from the road as you cycle past.
