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Himmerland
Aalestrup-Skals
Himmerland
Aalestrup-Skals
On this stretch, you will experience the diverse and beautiful nature of Vesthimmerland in the form of Borup Heath. Along the way, you will cross Simested Stream a couple of times before you arrive at Skals, which is virtually surrounded by water: Hjarbæk Fjord, Simested Stream, and Skals Stream.
Kilometers21 km
Estimated time4 hours 20 minutes
Surface Gravel and asphalt roads
DifficultyEasy
Aalestrup-Skals
Selected experiences on the route
Simested Stream
When you step down to the bank of Simested Stream, you encounter one of Denmark's finest fishing spots. Here, in the clear water, sea trouts thrive in abundance.
Simested Stream is renowned for its impressive stock of large, self-reproducing sea trouts, which attract anglers from near and far. Along the stream, you can find a fine population of brown trouts, and as summer approaches, the mayfly fishing entices many eager anglers out on the warm evenings.
The stream, which is 3-8 meters wide with moderate to good flow, is a clean watercourse with many meanders and deep holes. The area surrounding the stream is primarily composed of meadows and uncultivated lands, creating optimal conditions for fishing.
Before you cast your line, make sure to have both the mandatory national fishing license and the local fishing permit. Then you're ready to enjoy a day at Simested Stream, where the sea trouts await.
Bækgaardsvej 10, 9620 Aalestrup
Borup's Heath
Explore Borup's Heath, an exceptionally beautiful and preserved heathland with the Simested Stream winding through the landscape. The heath is a little gem among the extensive heathlands that covered large parts of Himmerland until the end of the 1800s.
Today, the heath is maintained with grazing sheep, and you can follow a marked nature trail through the area. Here you can find the two largest burial mounds in the area, Galgehøj and Tinghøj, which date back to the Neolithic period. Their names indicate what they were used for in the medieval period as outdoor assembly and court sites, respectively.
Boruphede Road 17, 8832 Skals
Useful information
How do you get to and from the route using public transport?
You can find your way to the stage using public transport by using the Journey Planner and the Hærvejsapp. To get to the starting point of the stage, you need to enter the destination 'Aalestrup Realskole (Borgergade / Vesthim. Kom.)' or 'Aalestrup Bus Terminal' in the Journey Planner. Once you arrive, you can use the Hærvejsapp to find your way out to the Hærvej.
Useful links
Journey Planner: www.rejseplanen.dk
