Rørbæk Lake, Tinnet Krat and the Gudenåen spring
The magnificent natural area around Rørbæk Lake, Tinnet Krat, and the spring from Gudenåen offers forests, meadows, plantations, heathlands, and oak g...
Nature along Hærvejen
Photo: Kenneth Stjernegaard
Hærvejen takes you through some of the Vejle region's most beautiful nature. Here you get authentic nature experiences, where you can really feel the calm around you and the presence of nature.
Starting from the north, you begin at the scenic area around Rørbæk Lake and continue to Tinnet Krat and Kollemorten Krat, one of Denmark’s largest oak forests. Nearby, you will also find the springs of the Gudenå and Skjernå rivers, two of Denmark’s largest waterways.
In Jelling, you’ll come to Fårup Lake and the stunning area that boasts numerous springs, expansive forests, and open meadows.
At Fårup Lake, the cycle route and the hiking route diverge significantly. The cycle route now goes right around the lake and the hiking route goes left around the lake.
Fårup Lake
Photo: Knapek Photography
On the cycle route, you now cycle across Vejle Municipality along country roads, and pass Engelsholm Lake and Engelsholm Castle Park. Here it is worth making a short stop and enjoy the park and the views.
On the hiking route, you pass through the villages of Jennum and Stenager and then join the Bindeballestien. Here you hike through Vejle River Valley, the largest of the area's tunnel valleys. Vejle River Valley offers very different nature, which is home to a multitude of animals and plants.
The hiking and cycling route are approaching each other and the last section through the Vejle region offers a fanfare of nature experiences: Close to the route you will find Randbøl Heath, which in August blooms with the most beautiful heather, and Frederikshåb Plantation, where the natural phenomenon of the Seven Years Lakes is located.
Do yourself a favor and stop at Runkenbjerg, which gives you the best view of the river valley.
Dive further into the beautiful natural areas below.
