The 9 Highlights of Stevns Klint
Nature | History | World Heritage – all in one walk
Just steps from Stevns Klint Experience, the cliff path stretches 22 km along the dramatic coastline of Stevns. This world-class hiking trail offers panoramic views of the Baltic Sea and takes you through a landscape shaped by millions of years of natural and cultural history.
Along the way, you’ll pass nine unique highlights – each with its own story. From Cold War relics and chalk quarries to ancient churches and scenic harbours, it’s the perfect blend of wild nature, rich history, and living heritage.
Lace up your walking shoes and discover the wonders of Stevns – at your own pace.
STEVNS KLINT EXPERIENCE | visitor centre
Start your journey here – with interactive exhibits and immersive storytelling about the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs.
Learn about the famous layer of boundary clay that made Stevns Klint a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Situated in Boesdal Kalkbrud.
BOESDAL | chalk quarry
A striking blend of nature, culture, and industrial history.
Walk through the quarry, past the iconic cone-shaped chalk silo, and continue all the way to the sea – through one of the only places where you can actually pass “through” the cliff.
STEVNS FORT | a cold war experience
Hidden beneath the cliffs lies a secret: nearly 2 km of Cold War tunnels carved into chalk.
For almost 40 years, Stevnsfortet was a frontline defence against nuclear war. Today, it stands almost exactly as it did when decommissioned in 2000.
RØDVIG | by the sea
A charming harbour town full of life and local flavour.
Don’t miss the iconic flint oven from 1870 – once used to produce glaze for Holmegaard porcelain. A perfect stop for ice cream, harbour views, or a coastal bite.
PICK UP THE TRAIL
Find your way along the Cliff Path and explore all nine highlights of Stevns Klint.
22 km of pure wonder – from Bøgeskov in the north to Rødvig in the south.
HØJERUP | church & Inn
Soaked in history. Visit Højerup Old Church, where the choir fell into the sea during a cliff collapse in 1928.
Then grab a bite at Højeruplund Inn, serving visitors since 1846.
STEVNS | lighthouse
Climb to the top of Stevns Klint’s highest point and enjoy breathtaking views of the Baltic Sea, the flat farmlands of Stevns, and even Sweden’s coastline on a clear day.
BØGESKOV | harbour
A peaceful little harbour with views across the Baltic and Køge Bay.
Ideal for small boats and fishing trips – and home to a child-friendly beach with shallow waters.
MANDEHOVED | view point
A hotspot for birdwatching and sea trout fishing.
Explore Cold War ruins, enjoy the biodiversity of this special nature area, and take in the vast skies from the hilltop bird tower.
HOLTUG | chalk quarry
Once a site of chalk mining until 1972, today Holtug is a protected habitat and peaceful nature reserve.
Please respect the unique flora – don’t pick plants or disturb the sensitive cliff layers.
In 2014, Stevns Klint was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as the world’s best-preserved site for evidence of the asteroid impact that struck Earth 66 million years ago.
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This event led to mass extinction and changed the course of life on our planet. The impact traces are found within Stevns Klint's chalk and limestone layers, marked by a thin boundary clay.
