Herstedhøje Nature Center – Observation tower loop from Ny Vestergård (Statenevej)

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Herstedhøje Nature Center – Observation tower loop from Ny Vestergård (Statenevej)

Moderate

5.0

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Herstedhøje Nature Center – Observation tower loop from Ny Vestergård (Statenevej)

03:40

14.3km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Nature School and the Three Fire Shelters

Highlight • Rest Area

Great place for a daytrail with kids

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2.58 km

Herstedhøje Nature Center

Highlight • Rest Area

At the Nature Center, you will find a small exhibition and a café. Next door are several shelters with fire pits, as well as a pond.

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Viking Village Longhouse Reconstruction

Highlight • Historical Site

Part of a viking village reconstruction:
vikingelandsbyen.albertslund.dk

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9.44 km

Wooden Bench

Highlight • Rest Area

9.98 km

Bird Watching Tower at Værebro Mose

Highlight • Structure

11.6 km

Observation tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good view of the bird sanctuary on the right side of the lookout tower.

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11.6 km

Svanesø Lake

Highlight • Lake

11.9 km

Swan Lake

Highlight • Lake

A gorgeous little wetland lake next to the Harrestrup river. Bring your binoculars, the bird life is particularly vibrant and the lake even benefits from an observation tower.

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