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Hiking Trails Under 5 km in Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland

The directory currently contains 12 quality-checked routes matching this guide in Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland. Their average mapped distance is 3.4 km and average recorded ascent is 22 m (72 ft); the longest route in the set is 5.0 km.

This subset represents 43% of the 28 quality-checked routes in Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland. Its average distance is 3.4 km, compared with 11.3 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 22 m (72 ft), versus 48 m (157 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.

Every route in this set has a mapped distance of 5 km or less. Time and suitability still depend on ascent, surface and conditions. Within this set, 12 routes (100%) are rated easy, 0 (0%) are rated hard or expert, and 6 (50%) are recorded as loops. Ratings are computed from available distance and elevation data and do not establish current terrain or access.

Data refreshed September 2026

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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

1.4 km

Sundhedsspor Arresødal Skov

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Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

9 m

Kulsvierstien

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

Return logistics

4 recorded loops

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Trails

Small island Tyrkerøen in the forest "Præstevang Skov" near Hillerød.
Easy

Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland · Capital Region of Denmark

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
14 m
Typical duration
34 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland · Capital Region of Denmark

Distance
1.4 km
/ 0.8 mi
Elevation gain
17 m
Typical duration
19 min
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland · Capital Region of Denmark

Distance
3.4 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
9 m
Typical duration
43 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland · Capital Region of Denmark

Distance
3.8 km
/ 2.4 mi
Elevation gain
40 m
Typical duration
52 min
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Easy

Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland · Capital Region of Denmark

Distance
5.0 km
/ 3.1 mi
Elevation gain
37 m
Typical duration
1 hr 6 min
in the Heritage Agency of Denmark database for Sites and Monuments.
Easy

Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland · Capital Region of Denmark

Distance
3.7 km
/ 2.3 mi
Elevation gain
13 m
Typical duration
48 min
Melby Overdrev in Halsnæs Municipality, Denmark
Easy

Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland · Capital Region of Denmark

Distance
1.9 km
/ 1.2 mi
Typical duration
24 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland · Capital Region of Denmark

Distance
1.9 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
13 m
Typical duration
25 min
Easy

Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland · Capital Region of Denmark

Distance
4.3 km
/ 2.7 mi
Elevation gain
27 m
Typical duration
56 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland · Capital Region of Denmark

Distance
4.9 km
/ 3.0 mi
Elevation gain
15 m
Typical duration
1 hr 2 min
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Easy

Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland · Capital Region of Denmark

Distance
4.0 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
54 m
Typical duration
55 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland · Capital Region of Denmark

Distance
4.4 km
/ 2.7 mi
Elevation gain
25 m
Typical duration
57 min
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Præstevang hjertestiNationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland2.6 km14 m34 minEasyApril to October
Sundhedsspor Arresødal SkovNationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland1.4 km17 m19 minEasyApril to October
KulsvierstienNationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland3.4 km9 m43 minEasyApril to October
Grøn historisk vandringNationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland3.8 km40 m52 minEasyApril to October
Røde DamNationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland5.0 km37 m1 hr 6 minEasyApril to October
Store GribsøNationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland3.7 km13 m48 minEasyApril to October
Sundhedsspor Melby OverdrevNationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland1.9 km0 m24 minEasyApril to October
BakkestienNationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland1.9 km13 m25 minEasyApril to October
Hjertesti ved MagleblikNationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland4.3 km27 m56 minEasyApril to October
Grønnesse Skov HjertestiNationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland4.9 km15 m1 hr 2 minEasyApril to October

Præstevang hjertesti, Kulsvierstien, Sundhedsspor Arresødal Skov currently rank highest in this filtered set according to the directory score. Open an individual route to inspect its mapped line, elevation profile, data source and planning caveats. Check live access, conditions and local rules with an official source before travelling.

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