Stage 18 of 21 · Hærvejen

Jels → Vojens St.

Distance
21.1 km
Ascent
+86 m
Descent
-78 m
Walking time
5h 01m
Altitude
19–52 m
Type
point-to-point

Walking time measured on the mapped line (TrailSplits time model, moving time; within 22 % on four in five test legs). Outside Switzerland our walking times often run short of the times route operators publish; treat them as optimistic. Climb measured on the mapped line, on terrain heights.

🏃 Flat & Runnable🌲 Lowland

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Route briefing

What comes next

Water, huts and access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.

12 route events
  1. Start

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    Jels

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

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    21.1 km remaining

    +86 m remaining

  2. Shelter

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    Jels Nedre Skov - Shelterplads

    Shelter

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    About 0 min in

    21.1 km remaining

    +86 m remaining

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    Shelter

    Shelter

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    21.1 km remaining

    +86 m remaining

  4. Shelter

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    Barsbøl Skov, Midtsø - Shelterplads

    Shelter

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02

    About 0 min in

    21.1 km remaining

    +86 m remaining

  5. Water

    300 m

    Drinking Water

    Water

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02

    About 4 min in

    20.8 km remaining

    +85 m remaining

  6. Shelter

    19.2 km

    Shelter

    Shelter

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02

    About 4h 34m in

    1.9 km remaining

    +3 m remaining

  7. Finish

    21.1 km

    Vojens St.

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 5h 01m in

    0 m remaining

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21.1 km Distance86 m Climb5h 01m Est. time52 m High pointMODERATE Difficulty
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Start: Jels

No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.

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Getting Out

Vojens St. (bus stop)

879m from trail end · ~10 min walk

Segment Breakdown

Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Jels → km 7.0 (40m)
29–52m
7 km+31m / -30m1h 40m🏃 Highly Runnable
km 7.0 (40m) → km 14.1 (33m)
26–49m
7 km+40m / -47m1h 41m🏃 Highly Runnable
km 14.1 (33m) → Vojens St.
29–45m
7 km+25m / -13m1h 38m🏃 Highly Runnable
Total21.1 km+86m / -78m5h 00m

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Est. Finish Time
2h 36m
Calories
1,256 kcal
Water Needed
1.8 L
Effort Distance
22.4 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (117g total) Electrolyte needs vary with conditions and sweat losses; no individual sodium target is estimated. 🩹 Consider anti-chafe and blister prevention

Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
Unknown
Gradient coverage unavailable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
4 m/km
Gentle profile
↑ 86m ↓ 78m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (100%)

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Surface

≈32% paved · ≈68% unpaved
Mostly unpaved

Surface mapped for the full route in OpenStreetMap.

Surfaces measured on the stage's mapped line from OpenStreetMap tags.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Hærvejen Stage 18: Jels → Vojens St. is usually best from April to November.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage, around 19–52 m. Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherMixedMixedMixedGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodMixed
Day / night4°/-1°4°/-1°7°/0°12°/3°16°/6°19°/9°21°/11°21°/11°18°/9°13°/6°8°/3°5°/0°
Rain, mm70574944547488102881018284
Snow at high pointPossiblePossiblePossible––––––––Possible
Daylight7 h 419 h 3711 h 4414 h 0416 h 0817 h 2416 h 5615 h 0612 h 5110 h 368 h 267 h 10

Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.

Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.

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Safety & Bailouts

Exit routes not verified

We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.

Mapped high point: 52 m, approximately 3.7 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.

Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 21.1 km, 86m ascent, max altitude 52m, ~5h duration.

Essential 4 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    2L hydration pack
    Estimated 2.2L; verify refill availability
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 1556 kcal burn
Recommended 4 items
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen
    Basic sun protection
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
Nice to have 1 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Jels to Vojens St. (21.1 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Jels
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Vojens St.
🚌 Vojens St. (608m)
🚌 Vojens (645m)

Nearby Points of Interest

🚏 Transit stops along this stage

  • 🚌 Vojens St. km 20.9 · 608m off trail
  • 🚌 Vojens km 20.9 · 645m off trail

🛖 Shelters

  • Jels Nedre Skov - Shelterplads 2.1 km off trail
  • Shelter 1.8 km off trail
  • Barsbøl Skov, Midtsø - Shelterplads 2.3 km off trail
  • Shelter km 19.2 · 902m off trail

💧 Water Sources

  • Drinking Water km 0.3 · 692m off trail

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Route data from OpenStreetMap © contributors, licensed under ODbL. Updated 2026-04-02.