Hærvejen - The Ancient Road

Photo: VisitVejle

Go on a hiking or cycling holiday through Jutland's most beautiful landscapes. Hærvejen - The Ancient Road - offers great nature experiences, exciting history and sights like no other.

Thousands of years ago, before cars filled the roads and before railways linked the major cities, the largest thoroughfare through Jutland followed the rivers. 

Wandering here were people from all walks of life - pilgrims, robbers, noblemen, beggars, artisans, traders, drovers with their cattle and kings with their armies.

Today you can follow in their footsteps when you hike or bike along Hærvejen.

We are guiding you to your hiking holiday or cycling holiday along Hærvejen on the route that goes through the Vejle region.

Enjoy!

Facts about Hærvejen in the Vejle region

 

Length: Altogether, the entire Hærvejen hiking and cycling route is more than 1,000 kilometres. 
There are 40 stages on the hiking route, six of which go through Vejle Municipality. 
There are 19 stages on the cycle route, of which four of those stages go through Vejle Municipality.
Type: A-B
Surface: Asphalted roads and gravel paths
Marked: Yes
Difficulty: Easy-moderate
Seasons: Spring, summer, autumn and winter (but best from May to October)
For more info: www.haervej.dk

Good to know for your trip along The Ancient Road

Map of Hærvejen's walking and cycling route
Hærvejen

Map of the hiking and cycling route

Here you will find the interactive map of the Hærvejen through Jutland. On the map, you can find the different stages, dining places, attractions, and much more.

The Hærvej pass for when you have to hike along Hærvejen
VisitVejle

Hærvej Passport

Feel the rush of history and keep track of how many of the stages you have completed with a Hærvej Passport. You can get your passport stamped at 45 places along the entire route in Jutland.

Two people are in a shelter along Hærvejen
Andreas Houmann

Packing list

Read the guide on what is good to have packed for your trip on Hærvejen - The Ancient Road. You get tips for clothing, packed lunches, first aid equipment and technical gear.

A person walks along Hærvejen near Ravningbroen on a spring day
Andreas Houmann

Tips og tricks

There are a number of considerations and preparations you should make before you go on a hiking or cycling holiday along Hærvejen. Read along here and get tips and tricks for your next hike.

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