Waldemar’s Wall (Danewerk / Danevirke)
Waldemar’s Wall (Danewerk / Danevirke)
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Waldemar’s Wall (Danewerk / Danevirke)
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March 2, 2023
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This wall is almost 850 years old! This makes it the largest and one of the oldest brick buildings in Northern Europe. King Valdemar the Great of Denmark had the wall built. In this way he renewed the Danewerk once more. Waldemar wanted to protect the Danish kingdom from raids by the Slavs and Saxons. At the same time he demonstrated his strength to the German king. The wall stretches westwards for more than 4 km. Today it lies mostly invisible in the earth wall.
•May 25, 2021
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Distance 4.72 km
Uphill 10 m
Downhill 30 m
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