From Høruphav to Skovby The last stage of the Gendarmstien has only existed since 2019 and, at around 10 kilometres, is comparatively short. We set off from the harbour of Høruphav, which was already quite busy despite the early hour. With its small shops, a guardhouse and plenty of boats coming and going, everything felt…

From Gammelmark to Høruphav After the night in Gammelmark, the fourth stage of the Gendarmstien started a little more slowly for us. It had rained during the night, and the paths were still wet in the morning. Shortly after setting off we spotted the first frog; in spring the animals hold proper courtship concerts here…

From Brunsnæs to Gammelmark The third section of the Gendarmstien got off to a leisurely start for us. From the shelter it was only a few steps to the small harbour of Brunsnæs. There we found a public toilet – perfect for filling up on water – and took the opportunity for a long breakfast…

From Sønderhav to Brunsnæs The second stage of the Gendarmstien leads from Sønderhav to Brunsnæs – around 20 kilometres, most of which run right along the beach. There are repeated options to detour inland, for example through Kelstrup forest or past old carp pond dams, but we almost always stuck to the original route. Even…

From Padborg to Sønderhav Our hike on the Gendarmstien began at the train station in Padborg. No sooner had we left the town than the trail led us into a surprisingly hilly and varied landscape. Old patches of woodland, narrow valleys and gentle “ridges” set the scene – a lovely start that immediately made us…