
Discover South Jutland from The Ancient Road cycle route
In Jelling there are several attractions that you can visit: the church, two monumental grave mounds and Denmark’s ”certificate of baptism”, the rune stone that was erected by Harald Blåtand to honour his parents Gorm and Thyra.
Attractions along The Ancient Road cycling trail from Jelling-Padborg
Towns | South Jutland
Links to towns and other interesting attractions along The Ancient Road hiking trail in Northeast Jutland.
Churches at The Ancient Road cycling Route in South Jutland
Along The Ancient Road you can find numerous churches. The oldest church has been at its site for a thousand years, the youngest was built only recently. Inside there is time for a break, silence, mindfulness and contemplation. The opening hours can be found on the churches’ websites.
The Jelling Monuments (UNESCO)
In the tenth century, King Harald Bluetooth had Denmark’s name engraved on a rune stone in Jelling and erected two barrows and a church. The Jelling Monuments have enjoyed UNESCO World Heritage patron...
Kongernes Jelling – home of the Viking kings
The Kongernes Jelling (home of the Viking kings) experience centre at the Jelling Monuments invites the whole family to explore Jelling of the Viking Age. Through unique and modern digital sensory exp...
Jelling - Viking town and world heritage
Jelling is a station town with approx. 3,600 inhabitants, located approx. 10 kilometers northwest of Vejle. Jelling is a quaint little town visited by more than 150,000 tourists annually, and not with...
Vingsted Lake
Vingsted Lake is located on the outskirts of Vejle Ådal and was previously used as a weapon sacrifice bog. It is possible to fish in the lake where pike, perch and shells live. Nearby you will also fi...
Engelsholm Lake - angling lake
At the beautiful Engelsholm Castle you will find the Lake of Engelsholm, a very clean angling lake. The lake is supplied with natural spring water and the river of Vejle Å originates from this lake. I...
Engelsholm Castle and Gødding Forest
Engelsholm Forest
Engelsholm Forest was originally part of the splendid estate of Engelsholm Castle, which also included Engelsholm Lake. In 1942, the forest and lake were purchased by the State. Much ...
The Randbøldal Museum
Randbøldal Museum offers exciting experiences for the whole family. Bring your picnic basket and enjoy nature, history and crafts. Here, children and their families can learn about paper and textile-m...
Heaths of Randbøl Hede and Frederikshåb Plantation
Randbøl Heath and Frederikshåb Plantage are located approx. 10 km southeast of Billund and offer a wealth of nature experiences. Here you can experience Randbøl Hede, which is one of Denmark's largest...
Store Rygbjergstenen (rune stone)
Experience "Store Rygbjergstenen", a rune stone from the 10th century, which stands on a small burial mound at Frederikshåb near Egtved. The rune stone is called Denmark's first love poem.
The Hamborggård Rock, Bække
The Hamborggård Rock is located north of Bække close to the Ancient Road.
Ancient Road exhibition, Bække
The former bus station in Bække is home to a highly informative exhibition on the Ancient Road, which offers insight into the course of the road and the life that unfolded along it.
The Bække Monuments, Klebæk Høje
Located on the northern outskirts of the village of Bække in South Jutland, Klebæk Høje is an archaeological site that consists of two domed barrows from the Bronze Age and a Viking Age stone ship wit...
A preserved section of the Ancient Road, Bække
Just north of the village of Bække, by the parking lot west of the Ribe-to-Vejle road, you find a very authentic section of the Ancient Road. Here you can still see how the road originally cut through...
The Ancient Road Chronology
Hærvejens tidstavle (The Ancient Road Chronology) is the title of the 3.4-meter tall ceramic bass-relief that hangs on the west gable of the building next to Bække Church used by confirmands.
The Rune Stone by Læborg Church
t was found in the 1600s and erected in the cemetery by the church porch. The stone, which someone has attempted to split, was previously
Vildtbanestenen ved Læborg
Når du kommer vandrende eller cyklende langs Hærvejsruten mellem Bække/Asbo og Læborg, så kan du mod øst bag nyplantede juletræer og et tre-rækket læhegn skimte en gammel gravhøj med en stor stenpæl p...
Vejen Art Museum
Vejen Art Museum is dedicated to Danish Symbolism / Skønvirke (a Danish version of Art Nouveau) from around 1900.
Skibelund Krat
Skibelund Krat is today a monumental park. The location was established in 1865 after the loss of Southern Jutland to Prussia and was used as a gathering place for celebrations.
Freedom Brige - Kongeåen
A concrete construction from 1924, Frihedsbroen (Freedom Bridge) crosses the river of Kongeåen, allowing wayfarers to travel between Københoved and Askov.
Next to the bridge, the characteristic red-a...
Kongeåen – nature
Kongeåen is a relatively short, 60 km river. The wellspring of the river is located east of Vejen and flows west to the Wadden Sea.
Dresvold, the castle mounds at Skodborg
Dresvold by Skodborg is one of the many anonymous castle mounds in southern Jutland.
Skodborghus
Skodborghus was once a castle located by a low-lying riverbank in the valley of Kongeådalen.
Knagemøllen
'Æ Knagemøllen', which is located about 3 km south of the motorway, is one of the most picturesque buildings by the river of Kongeåen.
Domænegården, Lundsgård
Lundsgård was one of the 36 Southern Jutland tenant farms (domænegård) during the period from 1864 to 1920 when the area was under Prussian/German rule. In 1873, German became the official language of...
Pilgrim’s shelter in Skodborg Præsteskov
The pilgrim’s shelter in the woods of Skodborg Præsteskov offers tables and benches, under roof as well as in the open, where you are welcome to take a rest from your hike and enjoy your food.
Bommerlund Plantage - Naturlejrplads
Fri afbenyttelse i højst 2 nætter uden tilladelse. Pladsen, der ligger på Hærvejen og må benyttes af heste og hestevogne. Pladsen ligger lige øst for Gejlå Bro. Shelteret er ikke bygget til overnatnin...
Bov museum "Told- og Grænsemuseet"
Oldemorstoft is located at the intersection of the old Hærvej and Gendarmstien in Padborg.
Bov Svømmehal
Bov Indoor pool consists of a 25 meter pool.
We can offer sauna.
The swimming pool has constant supervision by lifeguards during the regu...