Join us on a guided hike through the beautiful Esrum Ådal valley, where water has shaped both the landscape and people’s lives for centuries. We follow the water’s paths from the sacred spring through the wet meadows that are teeming with life and on towards Esrum Lake, from where the water has found its way up to the monastery and the King’s watermill through the ages.
Along the way, our guide will tell you about the many connections between people and water in the area – from medieval monks harnessing the power of water to the landscape and nature that still bear traces of 900 years of history.
The hike ends at Esrum Watermill, where a well-deserved, refreshing Esrum Kloster beer or apple juice awaits. Here you can also experience the watermill in operation when the mill guild opens the water and starts the big cogwheel.
Our guided walks are primarily aimed at an adult audience.
Practical information
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The tour is approx. 4.5 km long
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Duration: approx. 2 hours at a leisurely pace
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Meeting point: In front of the shop at Møllegården
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Closing: In Esrum Water Mill
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Refreshment: Esrum Kloster beer or apple juice included
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At 13:30 the water mill is started by our mill guild
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After the hike there is about 1 hour to experience the watermill
- Combine the hike with a visit to the exhibition at Esrum Abbey
