How many hiking trails are listed in Denmark?

The directory currently includes 146 quality-checked routes in Denmark, covering 2.2k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Denmark?

Halsninoen currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Gudernes Stræde and Hillerød - Frederiksværk before choosing.

When should you hike in Denmark?

May to September is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Denmark?

91 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Denmark

146 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Denmark. Together their route lines cover 2.2k km. The average route is 14.9 km with 49 m (161 ft) of recorded ascent.

146
Trails: 2.2k
Kilometres: 1
Regions: 2
National parks

The directory difficulty mix is 91 easy (62%), 35 moderate (24%) and 20 hard or expert (14%). 74 routes (51%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (12), forest (7), coastal (1). The highest recorded point in this set is 162 m (531 ft). This page links 1 regions and 2 featured protected areas with mapped routes. The place-level planning field lists may to september as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Halsninoen, Gudernes Stræde, Hillerød - Frederiksværk currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

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How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

39.1 km

Hillerød - Frederiksværk

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

97 m

Hillerød - Frederiksværk

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Halsninoen	48.5 km	145 m	11 hr	Point to point
Gudernes Stræde	63.8 km	228 m	15 hr	Point to point
Hillerød - Frederiksværk	39.1 km	97 m	9 hr 1 min	Point to point
Nordkyststien Hundested - Gilleleje	40.5 km	107 m	9 hr 21 min	Point to point
European long distance path E6: Kastrup - Roskilde - Korsør	176 km	463 m	42 hr	Point to point
European long distance path E6: Helsingør - Roskilde	100 km	289 m	23 hr	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.