The perfect starting point for hiking
The top of Denmark offers plenty of opportunities for fantastic hikes.
Here you get up close to our beautiful North Jutland nature. You can take your walks past dune plantations, the beautiful beech and deciduous forests, along idyllic streams and the beautiful coastline. There are many marked hiking routes and suggestions for hiking for everyone.
At the Holiday Center Skagen Strand You have the perfect starting point for hiking in the beautiful Danish nature in the Skagen area, whether you are into long hikes or shorter distances. The nature is beautiful right outside the door, and you can easily find great trails for your hikes.
With the sea as the nearest neighbour, a walk along the beach is quite obvious. It is e.g. a wonderful walk to walk the 12 kilometers along the beach into the city of Skagen. And if you wish, you can choose to take the train back. It stops right outside our front door.
Hiking on your own
The area around Skagen offers some of the most beautiful hikes in Denmark and there are many hiking routes to choose from.
In 2015, for example, The Grenen track, which consists of over 20 km of walking routes by Grenen. The shortest is 3 km and here everyone can participate.
The remaining paths are footpaths and here the longest walking route is 10 km. This hiking route passes all the lighthouses on Grenen and is quite unique.
On the walks, guides tell stories via touch screens on the paths around the countryside - in Danish, English and German.
Visitors can also follow the stories via the app "Toppen af Danmark"
Nordsøstien and Kløverstierne
Nordsøstien – a hiking route in the area's cultural history
A hike on The North Sea Path, also called the North Sea Trail, takes you on stages along both the West Coast and the Kattegat Coast - In the west from Løkken to Skagen and from Skagen further south to Voerså.
The hiking route is established along old historical tracks and consists of a total of more than 5000 km of trails. The hiking routes are marked with blue signs and there are information boards with attractions along the paths. The hiking route is divided into different sections.
The Kløverstieren – four hikes in one
In recent years, there have been established Clover trails in Hirtshals, Lønstrup, Løkken and Sæby.
Each Kløversti consists of four hiking routes with a common starting point and varying lengths. The walking routes take you through both historical areas and fantastic nature.
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Hærvejen - hiking on the historic pilgrimage route
Hærvejen "Army road" is part of the historic pilgrimage route from Trondheim Cathedral in Norway to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. In North Jutland, the Hærvejen runs from Frederikshavn via Aalborg to Viborg and from Hirtshals to Viborg, where it continues south.
Hærvejen has now been recreated as walking routes with signage and information along the way. Therefore, the Hærvejen can provide many fantastic hikes in Denmark - also in North Jutland. The route is well visited by both pilgrims and other hikers. You can easily choose to walk a small part of Hærvejen as a day trip - or a larger part if you want to go on a walking holiday. Regardless of the length, the hike on Hærvejen will take you through beautiful landscapes.
If you would like to go hiking on Hærvejen, you can download an app with maps
Hiking routes in North Jutland
Do you need a break from everyday stress and hustle and bustle? Hiking in Denmark is stress-relieving in a good way. It is pure pleasure to walk in the beautiful nature and be able to enjoy the silence and tranquility. Hiking is good for your health, both physically and mentally.
And if you have children, they will love to come along. Plan the route so that there is a campfire to grill sausages and sno bread along the way. It also tastes heavenly after a wonderful hike.
See more hiking routes in North Jutland here: Hiking routes in North Jutland
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us
by phone ✆ +45 98 48 72 22 or mail ✉ reception@skagenstrand.dk