Viking grave from the 10th century. It is believed that Gorm the Old, Denmark's first king, and his wife Thyra Danebod were buried here. Gorm was reburied on behalf of his son Harald I "Bluetooth" Gormsson (Harald Blåtand) after his conversion to Christianity in the church between the south and north hill. The burial mound is 10 m high and has a diameter of 70 m.

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Both burial mounds are located in the middle of the stylized funeral ship on the site

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Best Hikes to Southern Burial Mound (Jelling Mounds)

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1. Exciting route – Jelling Church loop from Vejle Sygehus

28.9km

07:40

300m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Exciting route – Jelling Church loop from Grejs

20.8km

05:31

200m

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3. Jelling Runestones – Jelling Church loop from Jelling

5.24km

01:24

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Vejle, Southern Denmark, Denmark

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Southern Burial Mound (Jelling Mounds)

1. Exciting route – Jelling Church loop from Vejle Sygehus

2. Exciting route – Jelling Church loop from Grejs

3. Jelling Runestones – Jelling Church loop from Jelling

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