Loddenhøj/Palnatoki's Mound - Round barrow near Odensevej

Loddenhøj, also known as Palnatoki's Mound, is a round barrow set in open fields along Odensevej outside Harridslevgård. From the roadside you see a single prominent mound rising from the farmland, clearly distinct in the flat landscape. Local tradition links it to the Viking hero Palnatoke, though it may simply be a sizeable prehistoric burial mound. There is no way to confirm the legend on site, but the contrast between the quiet agricultural surroundings and this solitary earthwork makes it a thought‑provoking place to pause and consider how stories grow around ancient features in the countryside.

Stop at Loddenhøj to see how a simple round barrow in the middle of a field has become tied to the saga of Palnatoke. The setting is understated, but the mound is easy to pick out from Odensevej and works well as a short roadside stop combined with a visit to Harridslevgaard Castle nearby.

A brief roadside stop to view a distinctive round barrow with a possible link to the Viking hero Palnatoke.

Planning your visit

How long to stay

15-30 minutes

Best time to visit

Daylight hours are best so you can clearly see the mound in the surrounding field from Odensevej and appreciate how it stands out in the landscape. In clear weather you also get a better sense of the open farmland setting and how such barrows would have been visible from far away when they were first raised.

Around here

Nearby on the Margueritruten

• Harridslevgaard Castle

  Historic building · 211 m

• 

  Skovby Kirke

  Church · 2.0 km

• Fredskoven in Bogense

  Park · 2.1 km

• Heidi Marie Johansen - artist in Bogense

  Local business · 2.2 km

• Guldbjerg church by Bogense

  Church · 2.2 km

• The Word Collection

  Museum · 2.4 km

Frequently asked

What is Loddenhøj or Palnatoki's Mound near Odensevej?

Loddenhøj, also called Palnatoki's Mound, is a round barrow standing in the middle of a cultivated field along Odensevej outside Harridslevgård. From the road you can clearly see the mound rising above the surrounding farmland. Local tradition associates it with the Viking hero Palnatoke, although it may simply be a large prehistoric burial mound without any confirmed individual burial.

Can I see Palnatoki's Mound from the road, or do I need to walk into the field?

You can view Palnatoki's Mound directly from Odensevej, as the barrow stands clearly visible in the middle of the field outside Harridslevgård. The description emphasises seeing the mound “in the middle of the field” from the road, so a roadside stop is usually enough to appreciate its form and how it dominates the otherwise flat agricultural landscape.

Is Palnatoki really buried at Loddenhøj?

There is a local story that the mound might be the resting place of the Viking hero Palnatoke, which is why it is sometimes called Palnatoki's Mound. However, this remains a legend rather than a documented fact. The site may simply be a substantial ancient burial mound with no firm evidence linking it to a specific named person from saga tradition.

How long should I plan to spend at Loddenhøj / Palnatoki's Mound?

Loddenhøj is best treated as a short stop rather than a long visit. As the experience is essentially viewing a single round barrow in an open field from near Odensevej, most travellers will find that 15 to 30 minutes is enough to look at the mound, take a few photos, and reflect on the link between legend and landscape before continuing along the route.

What other sights are close to Palnatoki's Mound?

Loddenhøj lies along Odensevej outside Harridslevgård, so it pairs naturally with a visit to Harridslevgaard Castle nearby. This allows you to see both an isolated ancient barrow in farmland and a later historic residence in one short detour from the Margueritruten, giving a sense of different periods of local history in the same small area.

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