Margueritruten Compass

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The Åkjær girl

Frederiksdal Alle 1, 7800

Near the Margueritruten

11 km from the nearest signed point on the Midtjylland section — a worthwhile side trip.

Directions to the route

The Margueritruten through Midtjylland·10.9 km from the routeDirections to the routeOpen in OSM ↗

About

The Åkjær girl

The Åkjær GirlThis granite sculpture of a reclining woman by a rye field was created by Anker Hoffmann and unveiled in 1942. It honors poet Jeppe Aakjær and his connection to the Jutland landscape.Inscription:"I lay down in shelter here at the foot of the tall rye,I listen and I listen until it sings in my blood."

Around here

Nearby on the Margueritruten

Frequently asked

Is The Åkjær girl on the Margueritruten?

The Åkjær girl is 11 km off — a side trip from Midtjylland.

Directions to the route