The Prehistoric Trail at Moesgaard
Photo: Mikkel Houmøller, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The Prehistoric Trail at Moesgaard is a 4 km walking trail near Aarhus, Denmark that runs from the Moesgård Manor to the Moesgaard Beach and back. Along the route are several reconstructed prehistoric buildings and burial mounds.
UnderstandThe Prehistoric Trail transects most of the 100 hectare area of garden, park, forest, fields and beaches that is owned by the Moesgaard Museum.
PrepareFor the most part, the trail is marked by large white stones adorned with a red dot. It is an easy walk, although parts of the trail is not suited for strollers or people with mobility difficulties.
Get inThis walk assumes a start at the Moesgård Manor near the Moesgaard Museum but you can also start at Moesgård Beach.
Walk
Go nextThe trail finishes just below the Moesgaard Museum, which is well worth a visit. You could spend a whole day in the engaging museum itself, or combine a visit with the prehistoric walk if you have time.
ResourcesWaymarked Trails: Trail map with download option for GPS.
Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "The Prehistoric Trail at Moesgaard" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Mikkel Houmøller, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons