Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see

Natural Monuments

Denmark
Southern Denmark
Vejle

Jelling Runestones

Discover
Places to see

Natural Monuments

Denmark
Southern Denmark
Vejle

Jelling Runestones

Highlight • Historical Site

Jelling Runestones

Recommended for

Cycling

by 70 explorers out of 71

Save

Share

  • More

  • Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

    Add now

    Loading

    Location: Vejle, Southern Denmark, Denmark

    Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Tips

    April 7, 2023

    Cycling

    The Jelling Runestones erected in the 10th century are very important to the Danes. They represent the founding act of the nation.

    One of the two stones relates the conquest of Denmark and Norway as well as the conversion of the Danes to Christianity.
    Translated by

    August 9, 2022

    Cycling

    The Jelling Runestones are two 10th-century runestones in Jelling, Jutland. They are the most important stones in Danish history and were erected on the initiative of Kings Gorm and Harald Bluetooth. The Great Jelling Stone contains a depiction of Christ and an animal.

    The stones lie near two burial mounds (the older one dates from 958/59), between which Jelling Church was built around 1100. The entire ensemble was declared Denmark's first UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.
    Source: Wikipedia
    Translated by

    September 29, 2020

    Cycling

    Here is some information in German:
    The town of Jelling [ˈjɛleŋ] or Jellinge [ˈjɛleŋə] is located in central Jutland, northwest of Vejle. Royal Jelling is one of Denmark's most important …
    Translated by

    In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

    Sign up for free

    Routes here

    Top cycling routes to Jelling Runestones

    2.5

    (2)

    27

    riders

    1. Jelling Runestones – Viking Ship on Fårup Lake loop from Vejle

    27.8km

    01:47

    270m

    270m

    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Moderate

    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Details

    Informations

    Elevation 110 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Tuesday 27 January

    -1°C

    -2°C

    16 %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

    Add now

    Loading

    Location: Vejle, Southern Denmark, Denmark

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    Runensteine - Die zwei Jellingsteine

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy