In the Middle Ages pilgrims followed this route South from Scandinavia to the important pilgrimage sites in Southern Europe such as Santiago de Compostella and Rome. In Denmark, pilgrims followed the ancient Hærvej which became popularly known as the pilgrim's way.

The route follows the ancient Hærvej, which follows the course of Jutlands Ridge. To guide you on your way you can take a detailed guidebook containing both maps and descriptions. The route features a number of huts in which you can seek shelter from the elements should this prove necessary.

For more information...

You'll find more information at www.pilgrimsrute.com. You can also read about the history of Hærvejen and print maps at www.haervej.dk.
The detailed Guidebook "The Pilgrims Route from Vejen to Rendsburg" is available for download here...

Accommodation En Route

At intervals along the pilgrim route, shelters have been established in former Inns and abandoned farm buildings. Today's travellers can thereby experience the same humble accommodation, with sleeping arrangements in dormitories, as pilgrims of the Middle Ages. For more information about the shelters see here...

Additional accommodation along Hærvejen is available here...