Gendarmstien

Denmark Denmark

Worth knowing

The Gendarmstien runs for a length of 84 kilometers through Denmark.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 4 days to walk the Gendarmstien.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp, in guesthouses/hotels along the way and on campsites.

Wild camping on the trail is a gray area As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

Facts about Gendarmstien

Difficulty
Length
84 km
Elevation gain
600 m
Elevation loss
650 m
Highest Point
45 m
Lowest Point
0 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
84 km
600 m
650 m
45 m
0 m
You have the following accommodation options on the Gendarmstien
  • in a tent/tarp
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way
  • on campsites
Solitude on the Gendarmstien
You come to villages several times a day and often meet people

The best time to hike the Gendarmstien is:

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Arrival to the Gendarmstien

You will arrive via Copenhagen Kastrup Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Zug. Duration approx. 3 hours.

Departure from the Gendarmstien

Departure is via Copenhagen Kastrup Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Zug. Takes about 5 hours.

Map and elevation profile of the Gendarmstien

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