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Jelling Runestones – Jelling Church loop from Jelling

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Denmark
Southern Denmark
Vejle

Jelling Runestones – Jelling Church loop from Jelling

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Jelling Runestones – Jelling Church loop from Jelling

01:12

4.65km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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2.86 km

Bluetooth Monument

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A magnificent, simple monument… but with a background!
Even here, the Viking king immortalized his life.

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2.99 km

The museum is no longer free (only for children). We paid 120 DKK per adult, which was more than worth it. Nice staff, a wonderfully animated Viking exhibition with many …

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2.99 km

Jelling Runestones

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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 …

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3.09 km

Jelling Church

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The small church was built around 1100 over the wooden church, which King Harald had built in the 10th century. Since 2000, Harald's father, King Gorm, has been buried there in the chamber tomb.

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3.12 km

Gorm's Hill

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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 …

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3.18 km

Rune Stones – The Two Jelling Stones

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Both stones are well protected behind glass at the entrance to the church

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4.65 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.05 km

1.52 km

789 m

168 m

123 m

Surfaces

2.31 km

1.81 km

270 m

216 m

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Friday 16 October

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