Routes
Løgstør-Gatten
Himmerland
Gatten-Aars
Himmerland
Gatten-Aars
Hærvejen follows the 13-kilometer-long Himmerlandssti between Gatten and Aars, which is laid out along the track of the former railway between Viborg and Løgstør, and you will enjoy the tranquility in beautiful natural surroundings. In Aars, you can experience 12,000 years of archaeology and cultural history at the Vesthimmerlands Museum.
Kilometers13.3 km
Estimated time2 hours 36 minutes
SurfaceGravel and asphalt roads
DifficultyModerate
Gatten-Aars
Selected experiences on the route
The Gundestrup Cauldron
Imagine a spring day in 1891, when peat was being dug in Rævemosen near the small village of Gundestrup. The peat was intended for use as fuel, but suddenly the spade struck something hard and shiny, which turned out to be the bottom part of a large silver cauldron.
The Gundestrup Cauldron is a unique European find from the Iron Age that sheds light on the distant past and is a testament to a bygone era: The cauldron is a masterpiece of silver, with an impressive circumference of two meters and adorned with thirteen enigmatic plates, bearing images of gods and myths.
Historical sources, among others the Greek historian Strabo, tell us that the ancient Cimbri valued princely wagons and mighty metal cauldrons, preferably made of silver. It is probably no coincidence that a large, princely silver cauldron was found in a bog in Himmerland. Close by, another rare cauldron made of bronze was found. Both cauldrons have come from far away in Europe and were sacrificed in the bog by the Iron Age people of Himmerland.
At the Vesthimmerland Museum, you can visit the exhibition and get a fascinating insight into the archaeological decoding of the great silver cauldron. The exhibition also showcases the impressive silver technology that was mastered 2100 years ago.
Søndergade 44, 9600 Aars
Useful information
How do you get to and from the route using public transport?
You can find your way to the stage using public transport by using the Rejseplanen and the Hærvejsapp. To get to the starting point of the stage, enter the destination 'Gatten (Gatten Stationsvej / Vesthimm. Komm.)' in Rejseplanen. Once you arrive, you can use the Hærvejsapp to find your way to the Hærvej.
Useful links
Rejseplanen: www.rejseplanen.dk
Get a stamp in your Hærvej Passport
On this stage, you can get a stamp in your Hærvej Passport at Madpakkehuset Gatten and Aars Church.
