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{{Short description|Hill in Denmark}} {{Infobox mountain | name = Himmelbjerget | photo = Panorama himmelbjerget.jpg | photo_caption = Himmelbjerget offers a unique and grand vista of the Silkeborg lakes and Silkeborg Forests | photo_size = | elevation_m = 147 | elevation_ref = <ref>{{cite web | title = Himmelbjerget, Denmark | publisher = Peakbagger | url = http://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=31485 | access-date = 2016-12-27 }}</ref> | prominence_m = | prominence_ref = | listing = | map = Denmark | map_caption = Location of Himmelbjerget in Denmark | map_size = 275 | label_position = left | location = [[Søhøjlandet]], [[Denmark]] | range = | coordinates = {{coord|56|6|18.61|N|9|41|6.18|E|type:mountain_region:DK_scale:100000|format=dms|display=inline,title}} | range_coordinates = | coordinates_ref = | topo = | first_ascent = | easiest_route = }} '''Himmelbjerget''' ("The Sky Mountain" or "The Mountain of Heaven") is a [[hill]] located between [[Ry, Denmark|Ry]] and [[Silkeborg]], [[Denmark]] in the area known as [[Søhøjlandet]]. With an elevation of 147 m (482 ft), Himmelbjerget is one of the highest natural points in the Danish landscape. The hill and surrounding area has been a centre for various gatherings and celebrations for more than 200 years and in 1875, a red brick tower was erected at the top. == Height and prominence == Himmelbjerget was believed to be the highest natural point in Denmark until 1847, when [[Ejer Bavnehøj]] was measured as the highest point. Following a scientific survey in 2005, [[Møllehøj]] was established as the highest natural point, at 170.86 m. Himmelbjerget is now ranked [[List of hills and mountains in Denmark|eighth-highest hill]] behind Møllehøj, [[Yding Skovhøj]], Ejer Bavnehøj and more. However, when it comes to the size of the slope, Himmelbjerget is much more impressive than the other three: there is a height difference of 121 m from the lake {{interlanguage link|Julsø|dk}} below to the top of the hill, which is remarkable by Danish standards. An amusing detail is the sign "to the boat" at the peak. ==Historic importance== {{See also|History of Denmark#Nationalism and liberalism}} Himmelbjerget grew to fame in Denmark during the 19th century, as people gathered here to admire the magnificent views and celebrate the birth of the Danish [[Nation state|nation]]. On top of the hill is a 25.1 m tall tower, that was erected in 1875 to honour King [[Frederick VII of Denmark|Frederik VII]] and his role in giving the Danish people the country's first [[Constitution of Denmark|constitution]] in 1849, thereby ending the preceding era of [[absolute monarchy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pub.uvm.dk/2008/democracycanon/kap20.html|title=The Constitutional Act of the Kingdom of Denmark|publisher=The Ministry of Education|access-date=7 July 2014|date=2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714134738/http://pub.uvm.dk/2008/democracycanon/kap20.html|archive-date=14 July 2014}}</ref> Close to the top are more monuments, most honouring individuals, but also one to commemorate [[voting right|women's right to vote]] in 1915. In those days, several [[steamboat]]s began ferrying visitors back and forth to Himmelbjerget, from various destinations across Julsø and The Silkeborg Lakes. This tradition is still alive and the historic [[Paddle steamer|steamship]] ''[[Hjejlen]]'' ("The Golden Plover"), carries passengers here from the towns of [[Ry, Denmark|Ry]] and [[Silkeborg]]. ==Hiking== There are several [[hiking]] routes in the larger area of [[Søhøjlandet]] and the major route of Hiking Route Aarhus-Silkeborg, is passing through the area of Himmelbjerget.<ref>[http://naturstyrelsen.dk/media/nst/67614/AarSil.pdf Hiking Route Aarhus-Silkeborg] Århus Amt {{in lang|da}}</ref> There are also plenty of opportunity to small scale hiking experiences on and around the hill itself.<ref>[http://naturstyrelsen.dk/media/nst/89769/Himmelbjerg_031213_Web.pdf Himmelbjerget, Sletten and Slåensø] The Nature Agency. A pamphlet on hiking in the area. {{in lang|da}}</ref> <gallery> File:Himmerbjerget ved Silkeborg.JPG|The red brick tower on the hill top. Image:Lake Julsø from Himmelbjerget 2017-08-19 1.jpg|The view from Himmelbjerget to [[Julsø]]. Image:Himmelbjerget 2005 (edit).jpg|Himmelbjerget with the steam ship [[Hjejlen]] in the foreground. </gallery> ==See also== * [[Møllehøj]] * [[List of hills and mountains in Denmark]] ==References== {{Reflist}} ==Sources== * [https://web.archive.org/web/20140714171059/http://himmelbjerget.dk/en Himmelbjerget] Tårnkomitéen (English: ''the tower committee''). Official homepage in English. * [https://web.archive.org/web/20140629153153/http://naturstyrelsen.dk/naturoplevelser/naturguider/himmelbjerget/ Himmelbjerget - not the tallest but the most beautiful] The Nature Agency. {{in lang|da}} == External links == {{Commons category}} * [http://danskebjerge.dk/dansktop-en.htm The highest peaks of Denmark] Danskebjerge.dk * [https://web.archive.org/web/20140714171059/http://himmelbjerget.dk/en Himmelbjerget] Tårnkomitéen. * [http://naturstyrelsen.dk/media/nst/67614/AarSil.pdf Hiking Route Aarhus-Silkeborg] Århus Amt {{in lang|da}} * [http://naturstyrelsen.dk/media/nst/89769/Himmelbjerg_031213_Web.pdf Himmelbjerget, Sletten and Slåensø] The Nature Agency. A pamphlet on hiking in the area. {{in lang|da}} {{Skanderborg Municipality}} {{Authority control}} [[Category:Skanderborg Municipality]] [[Category:Hills of Denmark]]
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