Hiking route near Ertebølle (circular, 10 km, red route)

The hiking route at Ertebølle takes you on a journey through forest, beach, and fascinating cultural heritage from the Stone Age. An easy 10 km hiking route.

Experience nature, history, and exceptional views

The 10 km hiking route at Ertebølle offers a journey through diverse nature, coastal landscapes, and fascinating cultural heritage. Open landscapes, dramatic cliffs, and traces of Stone Age life await you – all just a step away.

Along the route, you’ll find several information boards and a truly unique 156-metre-long stone row. Lace up your hiking boots and let yourself be captivated by the calm and the many stories hidden in the landscape.

Take a break or return to learn more about your past at the Stone Age Centre Ertebølle – did you know that Stone Age people actually had larger brains than we do today?

Starting point for the hiking route

By car or bicycle

In principle, you can start the route wherever you like. For convenience, however, we recommend starting in the village of Ertebølle.

At Ertebølle Strand Camping you’ll find free parking, a café, toilets, and a kiosk (as well as mini golf and more).

Ertebølle Strand Camping, Ertebøllevej 42, 9640 Farsø: https://maps.app.goo.gl/P5izhtzLwvAik4MP7

If parking is unavailable there, you can alternatively drive 500 metres down the road to the public parking area at Ertebølle Hoved. Here you’ll also find free parking, toilets, and a small exhibition building (if this parking area is full, there is usually space at the Stone Age Centre Ertebølle, located across the road).

Ertebølle Hoved, Parking, Gammel Møllevej 3, 9640 Farsø: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mj2RrimkkAiYVA9i8

By public transport

If you’re travelling by public transport, it can be an advantage to start “in the middle” of the route – at Myrhøj Camping.

There is a bus stop at Myrhøj Camping. The stop is called “Myrhøj Camping (Løgstørvej/Vesthimmerlands Kommune)” and is served by bus lines 112 and 522 operated by NT (Nordjyllands Trafikselskab).

Lines 112 and 522 stop directly at the campsite.
Use rejseplanen.dk or the NT app to find the exact route from your starting point.
Check whether your bus requires advance booking – especially Telebus services (typically line 522).
The arrival stop is located directly at Løgstørvej 69, the address of Myrhøj Camping.
Important: Check the timetable and whether booking is required.

Good to know about marking, type, and length

The red hiking route around Ertebølle is a wonderful 10 km circular walk. It is marked in one direction only, and the paths are clear with mown grass where applicable.

Please note: One of the markers inside the forest (around the 8 km mark) has come loose and is pointing in the wrong direction.

Good to know about terrain, difficulty, and accessibility

The route is a mix of gravel roads, mown grass paths, and asphalt. For approximately 500 metres, you’ll walk on a cycle path starting from Myrhøj Camping (Løgstørvej 69, 9640 Farsø).

Please note …

At the start of the route, just after Ertebølle Hoved (where you should walk up and enjoy the view over the Limfjord and the distinctive cliffs), the red arrows lead you into a fenced area. Here, there may be tall grass and grazing cattle during parts of the year.

You can easily skip this section of the route – simply follow the road from the parking area back to the asphalt.

If you choose to follow the route across the grassy field, you’ll end up down by the fjord and the black fishermen’s houses. Even if you bypass the grassy field, you can still reach the fjord and the fishermen’s houses – in that case, it’s just an out-and-back walk along the same gravel road.

What you can experience on the hiking route at Ertebølle

Stone Age Centre Ertebølle: After about 1 km, you’ll pass the Ertebølle Stone Age Centre, which is worth a visit. The centre has a small shop, coffee, and toilets.
Ertebølle Hoved: Right opposite the Stone Age Centre is Ertebølle Hoved – with views over the Limfjord and the impressive cliffs. You can take a detour to the bathing jetty (removed in winter) and see the fossils in the cliffs.
View of the Limfjord: After about 6.5 km, you’ll be higher in the landscape again, with views over the fields toward the Limfjord.
Myrhøj Stone Row: After about 8 km, you reach Myrhøj and the very special 156-metre-long stone row. The place feels a little magical – if you ask us. The area around Myrhøj is also a unique archaeological site, representing the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age through a mix of houses, graves, and religious cult sites.

Practical information

Toilets

Toilets are available at the start at Ertebølle Strand Camping, at the Stone Age Centre Ertebølle, and at the visitor house at Ertebølle Hoved. You can probably also use the toilet at Myrhøj Camping (about 7 km) if you ask politely.

Please note that facilities may be closed at certain times of the year.

Food and Drink

There is a café at Ertebølle Strand Camping and a seasonal kiosk. There are also kiosks at the Stone Age Centre Ertebølle and at Myrhøj Camping – when open.