Høj Stene Burial Monument

Høj Stene Burial Monument in Favrskov is an Iron Age burial site regarded as one of the oldest burial monuments in Northern Europe. Set close to the Gudenåen river, it gives a clear sense of how people in this landscape honoured their dead many centuries ago. The monument lies by the historic barge puller towpath along the river, so it combines easily with a short walk or a longer hike. If you are following the Margueritruten through East Jutland, Høj Stene works well as a focused cultural stop in a natural riverside setting.

Stop at Høj Stene to see an Iron Age burial monument that stands out in Northern Europe for its age. Its position beside the Gudenåen river and the old barge puller towpath makes it straightforward to link a visit with a walk, hike or canoe trip along the river corridor.

Worth a short detour if you are interested in Iron Age sites or plan time for walking or canoeing by the Gudenåen river.

Planning your visit

How long to stay

30–60 minutes on site, longer if combined with walking or canoeing along the Gudenåen river and towpath.

Best time to visit

Daylight hours are best to appreciate the monument and surrounding landscape and to combine the visit with walking or canoeing along the Gudenåen river.

Around here

Nearby on the Margueritruten

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• Bjerringbro Church

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• Gjern Bakker

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Frequently asked

What is Høj Stene Burial Monument and why is it significant?

Høj Stene Burial Monument is an Iron Age burial site in Favrskov, considered one of the oldest burial monuments in Northern Europe. Its age and setting near the Gudenåen river offer a direct encounter with early burial practices in this part of Denmark. For travellers on the Margueritruten, it adds a clear historical focus to an otherwise nature-based stretch of East Jutland.

How much time should I plan for a visit to Høj Stene Burial Monument?

Most visitors can see the monument and get a feel for the site in around half an hour. If you would like to walk along the historic barge puller towpath or spend more time by the Gudenåen river, it is sensible to allow up to an hour or more. Travellers who add hiking or canoeing will naturally need longer.

Can I combine Høj Stene Burial Monument with hiking or canoeing?

Yes. Høj Stene lies close to the Gudenåen river and its historic barge puller towpath, so it is practical to tie in a short riverside walk, a longer hike or a canoe trip. This works well if you want to stretch your legs from the car and add some gentle activity to a day on the Margueritruten.

Is Høj Stene Burial Monument suitable for a quick stop on a road trip?

Høj Stene works well as a short cultural stop. The monument itself does not take long to view, and its riverside location means you can choose between a brief visit or adding a walk along the towpath. It suits travellers who want a manageable detour that still gives a sense of Denmark’s Iron Age past.

How far is Høj Stene Burial Monument from the Margueritruten in East Jutland?

Høj Stene is about 5 kilometres from the signed Margueritruten section in East Jutland. This makes it a modest detour by car, especially if you are already planning to explore the Gudenåen river area or to visit other nearby stops in Favrskov.

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