🌲✨ Lakes, golden forests, iconic hills and mist rising over the water… November hiking in Søhøjlandet feels like a fairytale 🍂
Hey friends! 👋 On Saturday, November 16 we’re hiking one of Denmark’s most famous and rewarding routes: Himmelbjerg Route around Julsø & Slåensø — all the way up to the legendary Himmelbjerget peak!
Fresh air, real elevation (Danish style 😄) and big views guaranteed!
📌 ABOUT THE TRAIL
A beautiful loop around lakes and forest ridges near Silkeborg — with a trip to the top of Himmelbjerget, one of the highest natural points in Denmark 🇩🇰
• Classic viewpoints over Julsø & Gudenå 🌊
• Steep forest paths and lakeside trails 🌳
• Iconic Himmelbjerget tower & panorama 🏔️
• The crystal-clear lake Slåensø 💙
• A taste of the Søhøjlandet “highlands”
📍 Distance: 13.7 km
⛰ Elevation gain: 392 m
🗺 Route type: Loop — start = finish
⭐️ Difficulty: Moderate / good fitness helpful
⏱ Estimated time: 4–4.5 hrs
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🎯 EVENT PLAN
📅 Sunday, December 7
⏱ Meeting time: 10:00
🚩 Start & finish: Parkering Himmelbjerget 2
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9qVH9qYQpQExGYjw5
https://ul.waze.com/ul?ll=56.10900053%2C9.68308377
🍽 Break with snacks & hot drink by the lake ☕
🌤 We aim to finish before sunset
🚗 Ride sharing & transport coordination in the group
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🌟 HIGHLIGHTS ALONG THE ROUTE
🏞 Stunning lake panoramas
🍁 Wild forest colors & natural silence
📍 Himmelbjerget summit viewpoint
💎 Slåensø — Denmark’s clearest lake
⛴ Optional boat views of the route (seasonal)
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👤 GUIDE & CONTACT
Vladimir
📱 WhatsApp: +371 29572565
🚗 We have 6 free spots in the car (we’ll split the fuel costs).
💬 Join our community chat for updates & coordination:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/EBL8SmjFUFm0iI5pUDHG66
Feel free to invite friends — the more hikers, the more fun! ✨
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🧒🐶 Participation
Kids: yes, if comfortable with the distance
Dogs: yes — they’ll love the forest! 🐾
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🎒 WHAT TO BRING
🌦 Check the weather forecast the day before
✅ Hiking shoes with good grip
✅ Waterproof & windproof layers
✅ Warm mid-layer (top can be chilly)
✅ Hat & gloves
✅ Thermos + snacks/lunch
✅ Charged phone / power bank
😍 Explorer spirit
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🤝 Organisation fee: 50 DKK (in cash)
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Let’s climb a mountain — the Danish way 🏔️😉
See you on the trail, friends! ✨🥾🌿
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