More than 1000 km of marked routes distributed between more than 150 paths and tracks lead you through the flat marsh landscape in the west and the fjord landscape with its deep tunnel valleys and rolling hills in the east.
Hiking is a fantastic activity to enjoy when on holiday. The pace of life slows right down, and you have the chance to walk and enjoy beautiful sights at the same time. You’re guaranteed a great experience that you won’t forget in a hurry. Primitive tracks and gently rolling hills help you leave behind the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The hiking routes in Sønderjylland boast a richness of flora and fauna and follow the long coastlines with steep cliffs, shady forests, flat marsh landscape and attractive beaches. You can be sure of countless opportunities to explore the idyllic landscape on foot.
Immerse yourself in the five longer hiking routes on the following pages. All five routes take you through Sønderjylland’s attractive countryside. Four of the paths run close to the coast at various points, thus enabling you to enjoy beaches, meadows and other attractions close to the water.
Several of the paths also take in Sønderjylland’s unique history. On Gendarmstien, which follows the route of the former border patrols, you pass through some of the entrenchments at Dybbøl, where a major battle was fought in 1864, whilst Camino Haderslev Næs takes you close to some of the remnants of Defence Line North, which Germany constructed in the period 1916-1918 in a bid to provide a defensive line to the north.
Both Gendarmstien and Marskstien – the Marsh Trail – are certified "Leading Quality Trails" by the European Ramblers Association. This is your guarantee of a high standard of signposting and facilities along the route. Certification also indicates that on these paths you can be sure that you’ll experience unique areas of natural beauty.
A good hike isn't just about steps and views – it's also about feeling welcome along the way. In Sønderjylland, we've made it easy to find places where you can refill your bottle, borrow a toilet or simply take a well-earned break.
All across Sønderjylland, you'll meet Hike Friends – friendly hosts who welcome you with a smile on your journey. You can also find inspiration in our hiking guides.
På Gendarmstien og Marskstien har flere overnatningssteder sammensat vandreophold til dig, der gerne vil nyde lange vandredage, men samtidig være sikker på at have en god seng at sove i om aftenen. Fælles for opholdene er, at der er inkluderet overnatning og morgenmad. Langt de fleste steder, er der også inkluderet madpakke og ved overnatningssteder, hvor der ikke er spisesteder i nærheden, er aftensmad også inkluderet.
På Gendarmstien indeholder opholdene bagagetransport - og persontransport hvor det er nødvendigt. På Marskstien kan du tilkøbe bagagetransport.
If long hikes lasting several days are not your thing, then you can easily find shorter routes in Sønderjylland. Through the forests, around the lakes, along the fjords, at the Wadden Sea and in many other places, you find shorter, marked routes.
The campaign is funded in part by Danmarks Erhvervsfremmebestyrelse
