Møllehøj
Syddanmark
Møllehøj is Denmark's highest natural point, reaching an elevation of 170.86 meters (560.6 feet). Located in the Ejerbjerge hills within Skanderborg municipality, it lies close to Ejer Bavnehøj. The summit is marked by a millstone, a relic from the Ejer mill, a Dutch-style windmill that stood on the hill from 1838 until 1917. This mill featured eight sides and an ogee-shaped cap. In 2005, new measurements officially recognized Møllehøj as the highest natural point in Denmark, surpassing previously thought highest points such as Yding Skovhøj and Ejer Bavnehøj by a margin of a few centimeters. Although several Bronze Age burial mounds nearby exceed Møllehøj's height, these are man-made, making Møllehøj the highest natural elevation. The hill is privately owned but accessible to the public via a hiking trail called Sporet ved Ejer Bjerge, part of the larger Spor i Landskabet network. Visitors are advised to park at Ejer Bavnehøj, located about 300 meters away.
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Astuce: Visitors should park at Ejer Bavnehøj, approximately 300 meters from Møllehøj, as direct parking is not available on the private land where the hill is located. The best time to visit is during clear weather to enjoy the surrounding landscape. Since Møllehøj is on private property but open to the public, staying on marked trails is recommended. There are no entrance fees, and no advanced ticket reservations are needed.
Faits intéressants
- •Møllehøj is the highest natural point in Metropolitan Denmark at 170.86 meters.
- •The summit is marked by a millstone from the Ejer mill that stood there from 1838 to 1917.
- •Nearby Bronze Age burial mounds are taller than Møllehøj but are man-made.
- •Møllehøj was only officially recognized as the highest point in Denmark in 2005 after new measurements.
- •The hill is located on private land but is accessible to the public via a nearby hiking trail.
Histoire
Møllehøj was officially recognized as Denmark's highest natural point in 2005 following new precise measurements.
Before this, the title was mistakenly attributed to Yding Skovhøj and Ejer Bavnehøj.
The hill's summit is marked by a millstone from the Ejer mill, a Dutch-style windmill that operated on the site from 1838 to 1917.
Over time, the area has been known for its natural hills and Bronze Age burial mounds, though Møllehøj itself is a natural elevation without man-made structures apart from the mill relic.
