Jelling - Vojens
Discover the Hamburg Yard Stone and Klebæk Mounds
Take the journey through the land of the Vikings and onwards to historical discoveries such as the Hamburg Yard Stone and the Klebæk Burial Mounds. Here you can experience the military road wheel tracks and the rune stones at Bække Church and Læborg Church, and see if you can decipher the inscriptions.
Start the tour by shopping for some lunch at SuperBrugsen in Jelling and get a stamp in your Hærvej Passport at the porch of Jelling Church on Thyrasvej 1.
Enjoy your lunch in Gødding forest
Take a well-deserved break after 12 km and have your lunch at the nice picnic tables in Gødding Forest.
Bike towards Vejen
Continue your journey towards Vejen for the last 33 kilometers, where you will pass historical finds such as the runestones at Bække Church and Læborg Church. In Bække, you can also visit the ancient monument complex Klebæk Høje and take a Hærvej break or use the self-service bike repair if needed.
Dinner in Vejen
There is a wide selection of dining options in Vejen, so feel what you're in the mood for and visit Restaurant Alfa or Mamas Pizza or Grill & Kebab. You can also take a walk past Vejen Church at Nørregade 98, where you'll find a stamp for your Hærvej passport right by the cemetery gate.
Indoor accommodation
At Danhostel Vejen you get a lovely room that includes a breakfast buffet the following day.
Outdoor accommodation
Right next to Danhostel Vejen, you will also find two shelters, 100 meters from the Hærvejen cycling route at the address Petersmindevej 1, 6600 Vejen. There is drinking water, toilet, and access to a shower, and it costs 50 DKK per person to stay overnight.
*You can book a shelter in advance to ensure you have a place to stay.
Enjoy your breakfast in Vejen before departure
If you have stayed at Danhostel Vejen, you can enjoy a large breakfast buffet before setting off, or you can find breakfast at one of the town's cafes or buy something at the Kvickly bakery.
Eat your lunch in Jels
Take a break after 20 kilometers in Jels and enjoy a delicious lunch at Café Frigg in Thorshallen or at Miss Kaff' right by the Jels Lakes.
Bike towards Vojens
The last 20 km towards Vojens pass through beautiful natural areas, including Stursbøl Plantation and Oksenvad Heath along Nørre River.
At the end of the trip, you should head to Vojens station and find a train back to your car in Jelling.
Practical information
- Indoor accommodationAt Sportshotel Vejen, you get a lovely room that includes a breakfast buffet the following day.
- Outdoor accommodationClose to Sortcenter Denmark, you will find two shelters, 100 meters from the Hærvejen cycle route at the address Petersmindevej 1, 6600 Vejen. There is drinking water, a toilet, and access to a shower, and it costs 50 DKK per person to stay overnight. *You can book a shelter in advance to ensure accommodation.
- Parking at the startTake public transportation or park your car at Jelling station, Jernbanevej 3, 7300 Jelling. Bike to Fårupvej and then you are on Hærvejen.
- Transport back to JellingTake IC 5760 to Fredericia Station. Then transfer to ICL 731 (towards Struer Station) and get off at Jelling Station.
