Highlights Vejen - Viborg

• 0 km: Vejen

  The Start

  Here we go on the 160 kilometer route along the Ancient Road.

  
  

  Denmark's response to the Massif Central in France ahead with lots of vertical meters, so it is to quickly get the legs warmed up.

  Have a nice trip!

• 34 km: Mur de Refsgårde

  Climb 8.2%

  With an average climb of 8.2% over 550 meters Refsgårdvej feels almost like riding into a brick wall.

  If you are not warm here, you will be.

  Fortunately, there is not far to the first depot in Ødsted.

• 43 km: Ødsted

  Depot 1

  It is still far to Viborg, and therefore it is important to keep the depots at right from the start.

  At the same time the music plays and gives you a good experience in Ødsted.

• 50 km: Jennum Bakken

  Climb 5.6%

  By Jennum you reach one of the largest hills.

  5.6% rise in average over 1,175 meters.

  Therefore, one can appreciate a hand in the back of his partner.

• 55 km: Faarup Climb

  Climb 5.3%

  South of the Royal Jelling oozes of Denmark's history, but also the height meter.

  Over 600 meters it rises on average by 5.3%, so the next depot in Nr. Snede may seem far away.

  After the hill, you cycle into the Jelling and rounds the two largest prehistoric mounds in Denmark.

  Between the two high stands rune stones, which are called "Denmark's birth certificate."

• 86 km: Nr. Snede

  Depot 2

  About halfway on Hærvejen Nr. Snede gives you a welcome rest.

  The hot soup and the sumptuous selection of snacks mm. constitutes an important depot, you must not miss out on.

  Nr. Snede has been a rallying point for Hærvejens travelers - and on race day is the gathering place for both MTB and road bike riders.

  Just south of Nr. Snede is Gudenåens and Skjernåens sources - the origins of Denmark's two largest rivers.

• 98 km: Passo del Vrads

  Climb 5.2%

  By Vrads south of Silkeborg is antoher real nasty climb.

  5.2% rise in average over 1300 meters.

  So even though the legs gradually tired, makes many want to stand and step on the pedals.

• 110 km: Col du Funder

  Climb 4%

  Most will question whether more height meters is to count as a highlight on the route.

  Just before the depot in Funder at Silkeborg it rises over 1800 meters with an average climb of 4%.

• 112 km: Funder

  Depot 3

  There is reason to smile.

  The goal in Viborg approaching and it contributes positively to the atmosphere at the depot in Funder.

  Also means extra calories.

  In Funder Kirkeby you can see, among other Funder Church, one of the old churches.

• 134 km: Vattrupgaard

  Depot 4

  You are close to goal.

  It is tiresome to go completely sugar cold before Viborg, so remember to enjoy the delicious depot at Vattrupgård.

• 147 km: Alpe d'Dollerup

  Climb 3.8%

  The last serious challenge is Dollerup Bakker south of Viborg.

  Although by now you probably don’t have more power in the legs, it goes up over 1300 meters by 3.8% on average.

  The landscape is dramatic - created by Arctic ice and meltwater during the last ice age.

• 157 km: Goal in Viborg

  The goal is reached

  Congratulations - you made it!

  The adventure ends for all road riders and mountain bike riders on the Parade Square in Viborg.

  There are partying everywhere in Viborg, which celebrates Snapsting.

  It gives you every opportunity to pay tribute to your magnificent achievement.