Poetry trail on the Himmerland moors

Hiking trails & Routes

Denmark

North Denmark

Vesthimmerland

Poetry trail on the Himmerland moors

Easy

4.5

(6)

hikers

Poetry trail on the Himmerland moors

01:14

4.65km

40m

Hiking

During this circular hike, you'll explore beautiful heathland landscapes and follow in the footsteps of the Danish author Johannes V. Jensen. Along the way, you'll encounter six literary markers with quotes and information about his works.

Starting from the Årupvej bus stop, you'll follow a cycling and hiking path along…

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Last updated: July 17, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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752 m

Shelter and barbecue in the Himmerlandske Heder

Highlight • Rest Area

A beautiful barbecue area with shelters, tables, and benches in the Himmerland Heath, which transforms into a sea of purple blossoms in late summer.

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2.23 km

Vindblæs Heath

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful heathland with well-maintained paths, which blooms in late summer. The Dichterweg runs through the heathland with information boards, connecting certain points in the landscape with quotes and themes from Johannes V. Jensen's works.

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4.65 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.45 km

1.72 km

302 m

188 m

Surfaces

2.61 km

955 m

555 m

491 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 11 November

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June 9, 2025

During this circular hike, you'll explore beautiful heathland landscapes and follow in the footsteps of the Danish author Johannes V. Jensen. Along the way, you'll encounter six literary markers with quotes and information about his works.
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Starting from the Årupvej bus stop, you'll follow a cycling and

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