Jelling - Bække
Experience historical attractions from the time of Harald Bluetooth and Sweyn Forkbeard
Here you can go on exceptional hiking tours through scenic areas. Along the way, you will find historical burial mounds, rune stones, and ancient bridges dating back to the time of the Viking kings Harald Bluetooth and Sweyn Forkbeard. Enjoy nature and the exciting historical discoveries on these unique hikes.
Before starting your hike
Before you begin today's hike, stock up on snacks and lunch in Jelling at Super Brugsen or Rema1000.
Walk the first 9 kilometers
The first 9 kilometers take you through open farmland to Haraldskær.
Enjoy lunch at Vejle Ådal
Enjoy your lunch at Vejle Ådal by Haraldskær Avlsgård at the address Skibetvej 139, 7100 Vejle, where the scenery is beautiful and there's an opportunity to refill your water bottle, use the restroom at Kærhuset, and get a stamp in your Hærvej Passport.
Walk the last 13 kilometers to Bindeballe
The last 13 kilometers of today's stage to Bindeballe offer you varied nature, and upon arrival, you can get another stamp in your Hærvej Passport at Bindeballe Station on Bindeballevej 101.
Outdoor overnight stay
Behind Bindeballe Købmandsgård there is a nature campsite with 2 shelters and space for 10 tents, as well as a fire pit and fire hut. Firewood can be purchased at the grocery store.
It is advisable to book a shelter spot in advance.
Indoor accommodation
End the day a bit before Bindeballe at Søgårdvej 11, Bredsten, where there is a bed and breakfast called Skovlund Apartments.
Book a spot before you start your hike.
Breakfast in Bindeballe
Purchase your breakfast and/or lunch before you start the day's stage at Bindeballe Købmandsgård, Bindeballevej 100, 7183 Randbøl (open 10-17 every day)
Walk 6 kilometers before taking the first break
After about 6 kilometers, you will reach Ølgård Herberg, where you can enjoy your packed lunch, refill your water bottle, and use the toilet.
Walk the last 12 kilometers
The last 12 kilometers to Bække await you, and you can look forward to seeing iconic Hærvej sights such as Klebæk Høje, the runestone at Bække Church, and the Hærvej relief.
Practical information
- Indoor accommodationIn Bindeballe at Søgårdvej 11, Bredsten, there is a bed and breakfast called Skovlund Apartments, where you can stay indoors. Book a spot before you set off on your hike.
- Outdoor accommodationNear Bindeballe Købmandsgård there is a nature campsite with 2 shelters and space for 10 tents as well as a fire pit and a fire hut, where you can stay overnight outdoors.
- Parking at the startPark the car in the parking lot close to Jelling Station at the address Jernbanevej 3.
- Transport back to JellingBook a flex ride with flex traffic that operates every day of the week from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The ride must be booked at least 2 hours in advance by phone at 76 60 86 08.
