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56.13, 9.64 · rel 10592900
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Himmelbjergruten

44,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.

Midtjylland · 56.13°N · 9.64°E
44,3km Distance
multi-day Climb · estimate
moderate Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
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2 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Urban Area Summit viewpoint Castle or ruins Remote Uncrowded

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02 · The story

What makes this route special

Den ca. 40 km lange Himmelbjergrute fører dig igennem Søhøjlandet. Fra Ry Station går ruten nord om Himmelbjergsøerne til Silkeborg station, hvor man drejer østpå tilbage syd om søerne til Himmelbjerget (eller omvendt). Afmærket med røde pile og prikker.

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03 · 20 points along the route

What will you encounter?

monument summit Attraction viewpoint ruins
Mindesten for Vilhelm Beck monument · on the route 40,8 km 92%
Mindesten for Anton Frederik Tscherning monument · on the route 40,8 km 92%
Mindesten for Steen Steensen Blicher monument · on the route 40,8 km 92%
Kvindernes Grundlovseg monument · on the route 40,8 km 92%
Himmelbjerget summit · on the route 40,8 km 92%
Mindesten for Leopold Budde monument · 27 m off route 40,8 km 92%
Talerstolen monument · 38 m off route 40,8 km 92%
Thorashøj summit · 38 m off route 40,8 km 92%
Fiskers Plads summit · 79 m off route 40,8 km 92%
Naturbase: Træbasen Attraction · 137 m off route 40,8 km 92%
Tyskerknolden summit · 143 m off route 40,8 km 92%
Naturbase: Lyde Attraction · 170 m off route 40,8 km 92%
Dronningestolen viewpoint · 202 m off route 40,8 km 92%
Jorn-stenen monument · 233 m off route 40,8 km 92%
Fasanknolden summit · 240 m off route 40,8 km 92%
Bryggebjerg summit · 43 m off route 41,2 km 93%
Frederikshøj summit · 72 m off route 41,2 km 93%
Gammelkol viewpoint · 163 m off route 41,2 km 93%
Risbøge Bakke summit · 188 m off route 41,2 km 93%
Karlshøj ruins · 192 m off route 41,2 km 93%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 22,2 km 44,3 km
04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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05 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

06 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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08 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Himmelbjergruten is 44.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Himmelbjergruten takes approximately 11h 2min to complete.
No, Himmelbjergruten is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Himmelbjergruten starts near coordinates 56.0915, 9.758.
Himmelbjergruten is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
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