Freedom Bridge-Pearls of the Hærvejen

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Freedom Bridge-Pearls of the Hærvejen

Along the way, you will pass the site where the Malt rune stone was found. Previously, there was a ford in the river, which made it possible to cross it. The Kongeå River was the largest obstacle on the Army Road, as it was difficult to pass. There are several fords along the river, which were used as tracks on the army road.

Kilometers5.7 km

Estimated time1 hour and 45 minutes

SurfaceThe terrain on the route is uneven, consisting mainly of a trodden path on grass

DifficultyModerate

Freedom Bridge-Pearls of the Hærvejen

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Selected experiences

Runestone and ford
On the north side of the river, about halfway between the Liberty Bridge and the wooden bridge over the Kongeå River, a farmer discovered a large runestone from the Viking Age in 1987. Near the site where the Malt Stone was found, there used to be a ford, which was likely used as part of the Army Road on the way to Københoved. A ford is a shallow part of a stream that can be crossed on foot, with a horse, or with a wagon. Fords often have a stone pavement at the bottom to make it easier to cross. Read more about the Malt Runestone

Address: Sønderskovgårdvej 2, 6650 Brørup

The House of Liberty
Experience The House of Liberty, close to the Liberty Bridge, built in 1870 by the large-scale farmer Hans Diderik Kloppenborg. Kloppenborg was a Danish-minded North Schleswiger and a prominent opponent of the Prussian policy in Schleswig. At the end of the 1860s, he built The Liberty as a refuge north of the then border. Read more about The Liberty

Address: Frihedsvej 4, 6600 Vejen

The railings of the Liberty Bridge in red and white
Note the railings of the Liberty Bridge in red and white. The colors of the Dannebrog are used in many places south of the river along the river to indicate the affiliation with Denmark. Read more about the Liberty Bridge

Address: Frihedsvej 6B, 6630 Rødding

Practical information

The tour starts at the parking lot on Frihedsvej 6B, 6630 Rødding. Here there are two shelters, a fire pit, picnic table/bench sets, toilet, water post, information, and wi-fi. There is also additional parking on the marked lot on the east side of Frihedsvej. It is possible to order a flex ride to the starting point, but there is no public transportation available.

NOTE: The path is a primitive trail, so rubber boots are recommended during wet periods. Dogs are not allowed due to consideration for livestock and landowner agreements.

Certification

The route is certified as a Premium Hiking Trail by the German Hiking Institute.

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Freedom Bridge-Pearls of the Hærvejen