Store Dyrehave

Store Dyrehave spans 14.2 square kilometers of land, containing beech forests, lakes, ponds, marshlands, and an intricate network of eight intersecting roads.

In 1680, King Christian V established a geometric road system with eight branches, creating a star pattern that facilitated royal hunting activities until 1777.

The forest forms part of the Par Force Hunting Landscape in North Zealand, which demonstrates the relationship between Danish monarchy and nature management.

Visitors can access marked running routes, mountain biking trails, and camping facilities throughout the forest, with detailed maps available from the Nature Agency.

The King's Stone at Stjernen marks the central intersection point of the eight roads, displaying Christian V's monogram and a compass rose.

Location: Hillerød Municipality

Elevation above the sea: 74 m

Part of: Par force hunting landscape in North Zealand

GPS coordinates: 55.91611,12.35750

Latest update: March 8, 2025 09:22