Hærvejen

01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Castle or ruins Remote Uncrowded

compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer

02 · 3 points along the route

What will you encounter?

3× ruins

0 km 15,7 km

Mikkelshøj ruins · on the route 0,0 km 0%

Grønhøj ruins · 220 m off route 0,0 km 0%

Ørnhøj ruins · 412 m off route 0,0 km 0%

· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

elevation range –

0 km 7,8 km 15,7 km

03 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

Start

Quarter of the way

Halfway

Three quarters

Finish

04 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

Himmerlandsstien

HIM

at 15,4 km

Den danske pilgrimsrute- Nordjylland Vest

Hirtshals-Viborg

at 15,7 km

Hærvejen

at 15,7 km

05 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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What hikers experienced

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07 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

How long is the Hærvejen hiking route?

Hærvejen is 15.7 km long.

How long does it take to walk Hærvejen?

At an average walking pace, Hærvejen takes approximately 3h 54min to complete.

Is Hærvejen a loop trail?

No, Hærvejen is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Aars to Aalestrup. Plan ahead for return transport.

Where does Hærvejen start?

Hærvejen starts at Aars.

What fitness level is needed for Hærvejen?

Hærvejen is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.

Is Hærvejen part of a larger trail network?

Yes, Hærvejen is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.