Gods’ Trail, a Thesis …

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A Danish writer, Martin A. Hansen developed a thesis stating that:

There has been a trade route, a military route and a pilgrimage route across Zealand, Denmark.
Through wetlands, bogs, meadows, fields and forests.

“Not just a wheel track or horse trail, but a wide range of paths with shifts from century to millennium. It is traces of the first mound builders, the masters of dolmens, the passage graves, it is the Stone Age monuments on the valley stretches down toward the river estuaries, it is the elevated Bronze Age mounds, and finally, the Iron Age and Viking Age settlement and burial sites.” 1

1 Lethrica, The Historical Societies in Lejre Municipality, Volume 3, No. 8.

Years ago I decided to examing this 64 km trail.
It was a joyful exploration of an area enriched with historical tales and great beauty.
The walks became a beautiful journey through time and place.
Unforgettable visits to the Vikings’ old port, Vellerup Vig; the hills in Egholm Forest with a view of Dronningedyssen towards Orø; crossing through Kyndeløse Nordmark with pleasant farmers and happy cows.
Through the atmospheric Ejby Ådal and further up to Dyrehaven with a view of Tempelkrog.
Continuing through Rye with its many well mounds.
Out through Hestehaven and a detour down to the beautiful Aastrup and Elverdamsåen.
Past the always full church in Kirke Såby.
Over Roskilde Bakke and Kirkebakke to Helligrende and on to Abbetved, where I can still hear the call of the crows in the crisp autumn air.
The thunderstorm raged as I walked along the beautiful path towards Sagnlandet Lejre. I could make out the Sacrifice Marsh between the trees, and the thunderstorm added to the scenery.
The beautiful Knapsø with the grey-throated loons which emit strange cries.
Through Herthadalen, where the first constitutional meeting was held on the 5th anniversary in 1854.
Further through the historic Gl. Lejre towards Ramsødalen.

Gudernes Stræde

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Note

It is the Danish Society for Conservation (Danmarks Naturfrednings Forening) that is behind the idea for the trail.

They have chosen the name based on the author Martin A. Hansen, who wrote the essay “Gudernes Stræde”.

Gods trail system is approximately 64 kilometers long and runs from Mosede Fort to Vellerup Vig.

24 thoughts on “Gods’ Trail, a Thesis …”

  1. Bonito lugar con gran historia. Ahora que en el sur tenemos paisajes dorados, en el norte sigue el verde primaveral y brillante. Peciosas fotos 🙂

    • Querida Magnoliae. He seguido los cambios de estación y he vista la gran migración de las aves en los fiordos y lagos. Es indescriptible ❤
      Todo lo mejor,
      Hanna

  4. This was very interesting to read. I used google translate so please forgive me if I have got any details wrong. As you say it is a beautiful journey through rich history. Some of these sites are ancient. The sacrificial bog sounds a little scary! Stunning scenery, Hanna. As usual your pictures are such a delight to the eyes. 🙂

    • Thank you so much, Jane. The sacrificial bog always occupies my fantasy when I visit. The day when thunder and lightning added to the fun the bog earned an Oscar 🐻 🙂
      The route is beautiful and has its own character through the large number of barrows and passage graves. Great monuments of another time ❤
      Happy Weekend to you,
      Hanna

    • Thanks a lot, James. This area really is something special. That is why part of it now is a National Park. History goes far back but I find the part that concerns the Vikings very interesting indeed 🙂

    • My exploration took place over the summer.
      Autumn came along with the beginning of the birds’ migration and the colder weather.
      It created a wonderful atmosphere in nature.
      An experience I’m keeping in my heart 🥰
      Happy autumn, Ali and thanks a lot!!

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