Gravlev Ådal Ruten - Danmarks næstbedste vandrerute

The Gravlev Ådal Route, which connects the area around REGAN Vest, the Rebild Centre and Thingbæk Limestone Mines with Rebild Bakker, has been named Denmark's second best hiking route by the Deutsches Wanderinstitut.

The Gravlev Ådal Route was inaugurated on 6 April 2025.

The Gravlev Ådal Route - the Pearl of the Ancient Road - certified for the highest quality of experience.

Experience the newly opened Gravlev Ådal hiking route, which together with REGAN Vest trail makes a spectacular addition to Rebild's popular network of hiking routes. With the impressive 76-metre-long suspension bridge, Skillingbro Underway Bridge, which elegantly connects the Cold War Museum REGAN Vest and Thingbæk Limestone Mines with the iconic landscape around Gravlev Lake and Rebild Bakker, the route offers a unique combination of nature and cultural heritage.

The new, 11.8 km long hiking route has already distinguished itself as Denmark's second best according to the Deutsches Wanderinstitut's recognized rating. The route gives both locals and visitors a unique opportunity to experience the area's rich history and unique nature – from springs to historic bunker facilities.

The Gravlev Ådal Route crosses the Rebild Bakker Route, so if you are up for it, you can merge them and hike over 25 km along paths of international top class.

• Length: 11.8 km
• Duration: approx. 3.5-4.5 hours
• Elevation gain: 226
• Surface: A mixture of gravel, forest floor, grass and forest roads
• Marking: red arrows
• Difficulty: Moderate

Wandersiegel from the Deutsches Wanderinstitut
Gravlev Ådal The route is certified by the Deutsches Wanderinstitut as a Premium hiking trail, and has received a Wandersiegel (hiking seal). The route is highlighted for the very beautiful route planning, characterized by great variation, the route's excellent markings and distance indications, the beautiful information boards and the shelter sites at Skillingbro Nature School. Finally, Skillingbro Underway Bridge was described as a fantastic solution – and a technical highlight. The Deutsches Wanderinstitut has established Europe's most widespread – and strictest – quality system for hiking routes.

Download map of Gravlev Ådal Route.

Overview of The Danish Nature Agency's updated hiking map of Rebild Bakker and Rold Skov.