OSM map layer · LineString
57.38, 10.43 · rel 13278738
57.38, 10.43 · rel 13278738
Hærvejen
27,5 km from Frederikshavn to Thorshøj through alpine terrain and lakes.
Frederikshavn
→
Thorshøj
linear
27,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
23
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 9 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× monument
4× ruins
1× summit
1× Water
1× viewpoint
Mindesmærke 2. verdenskrig
monument ·
324 m off route
11,6 km
42%
Baalhøj
ruins ·
68 m off route
27,5 km
100%
Horhøj
ruins ·
143 m off route
27,5 km
100%
Øksnebjerg
summit ·
182 m off route
27,5 km
100%
Kongehøj
ruins ·
268 m off route
27,5 km
100%
Helligkilde
monument ·
311 m off route
27,5 km
100%
Helligkilde
Water ·
314 m off route
27,5 km
100%
Jernaldergrave (iron age graves)
ruins ·
359 m off route
27,5 km
100%
Pikkerbakken
viewpoint ·
454 m off route
27,5 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
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
Hærvejen is 27.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Hærvejen takes approximately 6h 51min to complete.
No, Hærvejen is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Frederikshavn to Thorshøj. Plan ahead for return transport.
Hærvejen starts at Frederikshavn.
Hærvejen is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, Hærvejen is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.