Routes
Viborg-Skelhøje
Midtjylland
Skelhøje-Thorning
Midtjylland
Skelhøje-Thorning
You start your journey right on the edge of the dramatic landscape created in the Ice Age with Dollerup Hills to the east and flat heaths to the west. Along the route, you walk in the footsteps of those who were here before you. Among other things, you can see old hollow roads, castle ruins, burial mounds, and much more over the 11 kilometers.
Kilometers11.5 km
Estimated time2 hours and 12 minutes
SurfaceNature trail and small gravel paths
DifficultyModerate
Skelhøje-Thorning
Selected experiences on the route
Stendal Plantation
West of Hærvejen in Silkeborg lies Stendal Plantation, which is part of Alheden Forest. Stendal is a prominent valley along the northwest side of Stendal Plantation. Along the sides of the valley, you can see several beautiful hollow roads that lead to the valley. At the point where the hiking trail turns southwest to follow the valley, there are remnants of paved hollow roads.
The plantation offers an ideal opportunity for camping. You are free to pitch your tent anywhere in the forest within the rules of free camping. There is also the possibility of staying in shelters, which are available along the regional hiking trail of Hærvejen.
The campsite in Stendal Plantation is located in a hilly terrain, where the Jutland ridge meets the former Alhede, surrounded by lush forest.
Stendal Plantation, Papsøvej, 8620 Kjellerup
Ulvedal Plantation
In the beautiful Ulvedal Plantation, where the hiking trail turns south, you can experience several historical hollow ways.
In the southwestern corner of the plantation, you will find a well-preserved long barrow from the late Stone Age, known as Jens Langkniv's Cave. The impressive long barrow, which is 40 meters long and contains two chambers, has survived for 4000 years and is named after the legendary Jens Langkniv, whom Steen Steensen Blicher's poetry describes.
Ulvedal Picnic Area, Ulvedalsvej 46A, 7470 Karup
Useful information
How do you get to and from the route using public transportation?
You can find your way to the stage with public transportation using the Rejseplanen and the Hærvejsapp. To get to the starting point of the stage, enter the destination 'Bakken/Skelhøje (Viborg Kom)' in Rejseplanen. Once you arrive, you can use the Hærvejsapp to navigate to the Hærvej trail.
Useful links
Rejseplanen: www.rejseplanen.dk
Get a stamp in your Hærvej Passport
On this stage, you can get a stamp in your Hærvej Passport at Skelhøje Købmand.
