Esrum Monastery & Mill Farm – Fændrikhus loop from Kildekrog

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Denmark

Capital Region of Denmark

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Esrum Monastery & Mill Farm – Fændrikhus loop from Kildekrog

Moderate

4.0

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Esrum Monastery & Mill Farm – Fændrikhus loop from Kildekrog

02:35

40.5km

220m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.18 km

Esrum Abbey and Café

Highlight • Religious Site

At Esrum Kloster you will find various exhibitions about the Cistercian order and the powerful status of the abbey during the Middle Ages. There is also a café, an abbey shop and a watermill.

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7.38 km

The monastery and the former mill are a cultural history museum.
The monastery was founded by the Cistercian Order in 1151 and gained great importance as the spiritual center of this order in Denmark.
See more here: esrum.dk/en

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8.54 km

Swimming pier at Lake Esrum

Highlight • Lake

Here you can take a swim in Lake Esrum!

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9.65 km

Bench with a view of the lake in Kongernes Nordsjælland National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A peaceful bench with beautiful views across the lake in Kongernes Nordsjælland National Park. A perfect little spot to pause and enjoy the quiet natural surroundings.

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10.6 km

Troldanen Shelter at Esrum Lake

Highlight • Mountain Hut

New shelters were set up at Esrum Lake in 2021. I don't know whether the shelters can be booked on the Naturstyrelsen website. All shelters have a bench in front …

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11.5 km

Picnic Area and Bathing Jetty at Lake Esrum

Highlight • Rest Area

There are many rest areas by the lake. This one not only has a pavilion with a barbecue area, but also a bathing jetty and freestanding tables, so there is room for several small groups at the same time.

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12.0 km

Fændrikhus

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The name of the house goes back to a big black brow stallion named Fændrik. This horse had its big time when Christian IV (1577-1648) was king. In the immediate …

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22.4 km

Skipper Holmen

Forest

40.5 km

End point

Train Station

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