Gendarmstien
An 84 km coastal trail along the Flensburg Fjord, once the patrol route of border gendarmes, certified as one of Europe's leading quality trails.
The Gendarme Trail runs about 84 km from Padborg on the Danish-German border to Hørup Hav on Als. From 1920 to 1958, Danish border gendarmes patrolled this route to catch smugglers. Most of the trail hugs the Flensburg Fjord coast, passing beaches, cliffs, woodland and fishing villages, and it has been certified as a 'Leading Quality Trail – Best of Europe'. You can hike it in sections. Gråsten to Egernsund and Dybbøl to Sønderborg are each about 10 km, with signs and small cafés along the way. It is free, and buses or trains can take you back to the start.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Gråsten Palace
- Cathrinesminde Brickworks
- Broager Church
- History Centre Dybbøl Banke
- Dybbøl Mill
- Sønderborg Castle
- Sønderborg Harbourfront & Kongevej
- Nordborg Castle