Ejer Bavnehøj and Møllehøj are the highest spots in mainland Denmark - visiting them was a super interesting experience.

A trip to Ejer Bavnehøj and Møllehøj, Denmark's highest point, is a must-do when exploring Jutland. Here's what you need to know before you go.

After a few days of driving around Jutland, we had a pretty clear idea of what to expect when visiting Denmark's highest points. Ejer Bavnehoj and Mollehoj both hit 170 meters, with only a slight height difference between them. We mention both spots for a good reason - they're the former and current tallest points in the country.

Experiencing Denmark's flatness firsthand is quite different from just reading about it. It was mind-blowing how quickly Lucie and I started getting excited about even the smallest hills we encountered. This happened more frequently once we traveled inland to central Jutland from the coast, where Ejer Bavnehoj and Mollehoj are located.

Honestly, a trip to Ejer Bavnehoj and Mollehoj proves our point that a place doesn't have to be 'insanely beautiful' to be memorable. We figured it out pretty early in our travels, and this journey just reminded us of it. So, after spending a night in Aarhus, we hit the road early and headed to Ejer Bavnehoj - Mollehoj. Here's all you need to know about it.

The area around Ejer Bavnehøj isn't your typical hilly scenery - it's still pretty flat.

What's the Highest Point of Denmark?

Despite Denmark being super flat with no real mountains, the quest to find its highest point was absolutely intriguing. Reading about it for the first time was like tuning into a soap opera. There are winners and losers, and it really highlights how every centimeter counts.

For years, people thought Himmelbjerget was Denmark's highest point. But in 1847, they did some proper measuring and found it was only 147 meters tall. That's when Ejer Bavnehoj, at 170.35 meters, took the top spot.

All of Denmark's highest points are located in the flat countryside of Central Jutland.

Fast forward about 100 years, and new claims popped up saying the highest point wasn't Ejer Bavnehoj but nearby Yding Skovhoj. The Geodaetisk Institut did proper measurements in 1941 and found it was slightly taller! But then they discovered a 1.77 m burial mound on the hill from the Bronze Age, and after years of debate, the institute decided to subtract the height of the mound. So, Ejer Bavnehoj regained its title as Denmark's highest point.

The big twist happened in 2005 when new measurements crowned nearby Mollehoj, at 170.86 meters, as Denmark's highest mountain. So, for now, Mollehoj holds the title. But some argue that Ejer Bavnehoj and Mollehoj are practically the same hill or that it doesn't even count as a proper hill like the 143-meter-high Aborrebjerg at Mons Klint. So, who knows what the future holds?

Here's a fun fact: For fellow geography buffs, Denmark has two other territories, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. The highest mountain in Greenland is Gunnbjørn Fjeld, at 3,700 meters, while Slættaratindur, at 880 meters, is the Faroe Islands' tallest. But let's get back to Jutland's lowlands.

Is Ejer Bavnehoj and Mollehoj Worth Visiting?

One of the biggest surprises was realizing how few highest peaks we've actually 'conquered' over all the years we've spent exploring the world. It's never been our goal, but seeing that nearly empty list was a real eye-opener. That's why, for us, Mollehoj and Ejer Bavnehoj were definitely worth the visit.

From our perspective, it was a really special experience. We just hope those guys at Geodaetisk Institut stop being so clever and leave their tools in the box for a while so we can keep this spot on our list. All jokes aside, it's amazing how some old facts can change on a dime when modern scientific methods like geodetic surveying get involved.

Despite being the highest places in Denmark, both Ejer Bavnehøj and Møllehøj are reachable by car.

Obviously, the main reason we could get to the top was that both Mollehoj and Ejer Bavnehoj are some of the most accessible highest peaks in the world. We could literally drive to the top of Ejer Bavnehoj, and Mollehoj was just a 3-minute walk from the parking lot. Plus, we got to see both the former and current highest points in one go.

We thought about visiting Himmelbjerget, which is about 20 kilometers north, but skipped it since it wasn't the highest, and we had already enjoyed similar views a few days ago on the Isbjerg hike in Thy National Park. Same story with Yding Skovhoj, which is just three kilometers from Ejer Bavnehoj - we simply didn't have the time. But if you have extra time and want to conquer the three highest peaks of mainland Denmark, now you know where to go next.

Exploring Ejer Bavnehoj

Since we love hiking in the mountains, we often meet fellow enthusiasts on the trails. When they start getting curious about our country's geography, we usually keep it pretty humble.

Being from Czechia, we know the feeling of having smaller mountains, but Denmark takes it up a notch. It's so flat that even our highest mountain, Snezka, at 1603 meters, felt huge compared to Ejer Bavnehoj. Excluding tropical islands, there aren't many places where we can say we have high mountains with a straight face, but Denmark is definitely one.

So, we pulled into an empty parking lot, got out of the car, and took a short 20-meter walk to the tower. It was a quiet morning with no one around, and the kiosk closed. Ejer Bavnehoj, once Denmark's highest point, wasn't what we expected. It just looked like a grassy, slightly elevated plain surrounded by farmlands.

The tower at Ejer Bavnehøj was only 20 meters from our parking spot.

Genforeningstarnet Tower

The main attraction here was definitely the 12.5-meter red brick Genforeningstarnet Tower. It commemorates the reunification of South Jutland (Sonderjylland) with Denmark in 1920. Built in 1924 and designed by Jens Laustsen, it was funded by public donations. We were most excited about the viewing platform at the top, accessible by stairs - perfect for getting some better views of the area.

Fun fact: Ejer Bavnehoj's history goes way back to the Viking era when they used these signal hills with bonfires to send messages about approaching enemies. There wasn't much more to learn about Vikings here, but if you are curious, check out Trelleborg Fortress, the Vikingeskibsmuseet in Roskilde, or Lindholm Høje near Aalborg.

Anyway, we got two tickets from the machine and paid by card, then climbed up the stairs to the windy viewing platform. It was a warm, sunny morning, but the wind at the top made it feel a lot chillier.

Climbing the tower stairs was totally worth it for the better views of Jutland.

Standing on top of the tower and looking at the nearby Mollehoj, which just looked like a flat meadow with cattle and barns, was definitely not your typical 'highest point' experience. While the views of the farmland weren't anything special, we were still amazed at how every country has its own unique charm.

Earlier that year, we went on a skiing trip to Switzerland and saw the 4,634-meter-high Monte Rosa and 4,478-meter-high Matterhorn, with Mont Blanc at 4,808 meters in the distance. Those views were literally breathtaking (partly because we were in Zermatt, over 3,800 meters above sea level). Ejer Bavnehoj was different. Very different.

Walking to Møllehøj

After we finished at the tower, we headed back down and took the dirt track to the left of the kiosk until we reached a small gate. Mollehoj is on private property but open to the public, so don't let the wooden gate scare you off. It's one of those classic farm gates you have to close behind you.

We followed the grassy path for another 150 meters until we reached a small millstone marking the top of Mollehoj. It's a piece of history from the Ejer mill that was here from the 19th century to the early 20th century.

Here's a view of Møllehøj from the Ejer Bavnehøj tower to illustrate how minimal the difference is between both spots.

The views from here were simpler than from the tower and only 180 degrees since the barn was behind us. One thing we realized on this trip is that Mollehoj isn't about stunning views like at Rubjerg Knude or Stevns Cliffs but about being Denmark's highest point.

This little detour took us less than 10 minutes, and once we were back at the parking lot, we jumped into our car and headed to Kongernes Jelling and then to Legoland House in Billund.

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Signal - The Sound Installation

Before heading to Ejer Bavnehoj, Lucie mentioned something about a tower playing a sound if we were patient enough to wait. I was skeptical since it sounded vague, and I couldn't figure out why a tower would make a sound, but I decided not to question it and see what it was about once we got there.

Ejer Bavnehøj commemorates Southern Jutland's reunification with Denmark in 1920.

So, apparently, there's a music installation called SIGNAL by Wayne Siegel that commemorates the reunification of South Jutland with Denmark in 1920 (installed on the event's 100th anniversary). It was dead quiet when we were there, but just as we were ready to leave, we finally heard it. So, we went back to the tower and enjoyed it for a few minutes.

It turned out that the synthetic sound is generated by a computer program that changes it up each time, so it's always a bit different. The sound plays between 8 AM and 8 PM at regular 30 to 60-minute intervals, but the timing isn't fixed, so you never know when it will start.

Essential Info for Visiting Ejer Bavnehoj and Mollehoj

Visiting Ejer Bavnehøj was a breeze since it was so easy to get to by car, and both highest points were just a stone's throw from the parking lot. So, we'll keep it very simple here.

Getting to Ejer Bavnehoj by public transport is a bit tricky since there's no real bus route (Midttrafik's school bus doesn't count) that makes sense for regular tourists. So, your best bet is to use a car, taxi, or even a bike.

How to Get to Ejer Bavnehoj

We ended up just driving to Ejer Bavnehoj, which wasn't how we pictured this adventure would be when we first started looking into the area. We figured there'd be some walking involved to get to Ejer Bavnehoj, but it turned out that driving was all we needed to do.

While the drive was less fun, we can't deny it was much more convenient. Ejer Bavnehøj is around 40 minutes from Aarhus, 90 minutes from Odense, and three hours from Copenhagen. Once we left E45, the road got pretty narrow, reminding us of our Ireland road trip we did a few years back. The good thing was, unlike Bovbjerg Lighthouse, it stayed paved all the way to the parking lot. If a road trip sounds good to you, you can compare rental car prices in Denmark here.

Parking at Ejer Bavnehoj

There's free parking at Ejer Bavnehøj, just a few meters from the tower and about 300 meters from Møllehøj. We arrived after the summer season on a weekday, and there was no one around that early in the morning (though it wasn't super early since the sun was already up).

You can park for free at Ejer Bavnehøj, right by the tower, and Møllehøj is just a short five-minute walk away.

How Much Time We Spent at Ejer Bavnehoj

Since our Denmark itinerary was packed, we spent just about 30 minutes at Ejer Bavnehoj, including the walk to Mollehoj. The parking was practically next to the tower, so walking there, buying tickets, and climbing the 12.5 meters took just minutes. The short walk to Møllehøj and back was quick, too.

You could spend more time here, but we feel 60 minutes is the most you'd need, even if you take it slow - unless you'd like to sit at one of the picnic tables and properly celebrate the more than 100-year-old reunification of South Jutland and Denmark, of course.

Is There an Entry Fee to Ejer Bavnehoj?

You don't need to pay to access Ejer Bavnehoj since it's on a public road. But we did pay 10 DKK per person to climb the 12.5-meter tower. If you come all the way here, it's worth it - the views from the top are much better.

When to Visit Ejer Bavnehoj

You can go to Ejer Bavnehoj and Mollehoj whenever you want, but it's best to visit between 8 AM and 8 PM to hear the music. The kiosk has varying hours and might be closed on Mondays. It's definitely worth getting here early to have the place to yourself, especially outside the summer season.

The small kiosk was still closed when we got there early in the morning.

Where to Stay Near Ejer Bavnehoj

There are several B&Bs around the countryside within a short drive from Ejer Bavnehoj - like Provstegarden Bed & Breakfast, just 10 minutes away. If you prefer a traditional city hotel, Scandic Opus Horsens is under 20 minutes away. We can confirm Aarhus has also been a great base for exploring this part of Jutland since we stayed there. For comfort, check out Hotel Oasia, or for budget-friendly options, there's Danhostel Aarhus City.

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