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Jelling Church – Jelling Runestones loop from Jelling

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Denmark

Southern Denmark

Vejle

Jelling Church – Jelling Runestones loop from Jelling

Easy

5.0

(3)

riders

Jelling Church – Jelling Runestones loop from Jelling

01:37

28.0km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 498 m for 122 m

After 724 m for 140 m

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16 m

Aerial View of Jelling Mounds and Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Look for the white concrete tiles. They form the hull of a 300-meter-long ship. This is where Harald Blåt rests.

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559 m

Jelling Church

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It was probably the bones of Gorm that were found in the smaller of the two burial mounds and then reburied

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561 m

The Viking king Gorm is considered the first Danish king. He united the different tribes and principalities into one country "Denmark". Jelling was the seat of government and King Gorm's burial mound.

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794 m

Jelling Stones

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983 m

Jelling Runestones

Highlight • Historical Site

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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988 m

Kongernes Jelling – Home of the Viking Kings

Highlight • Historical Site

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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