We have chosen to divide the coastal path into seven legs. This article describes leg tree from Sandvig to Gudhjem.

Route description:

The dramatic cliffs of Helligdom, the pretty coastal town of Gudhjem, and a path that winds along both a beautiful beach and between rock formations are some of the ingredients of this leg.

Follow Strandvejen towards Allinge and keep left around the harbour and past Nordbornholms Røgeri (Smokehouse) until you reach the pleasant path past the beaches and small rock formations along the coast southwards to Sandkaas and Tejn.

From here, you’ll head up the road for a few kilometres, past the Stammershalle Badehotel and other hotels, before the signs take you back down into the forest towards Helligdomsklipperne.

Kyststien follows the narrow path through the forest high above the rock formations, but take some time to walk down and see them from below, as they are quite spectacular. Continue along one of the highlights of Kyststien: the stretch from here to Gudhjem.

The 8 kilometres include both ascents and descents, idyllic fields, deep forests, a narrow path right down to the beach and the last kilometres from Salene Bugt with a lovely view of Gudhjem.

When you reach the paved road at Nørresand, turn left towards Gudhjem town centre and the harbour.

The Coastal Path 7 hiking stages:

Leg 1 – Rønne – Hasle

Leg 2 – Hasle – Sandvig

Leg 3 – Sandvig – Gudhjem

Leg 4 – Gudhjem – Svaneke

Leg 5 – Svaneke – Snogebæk

Leg 6 – Snogebæk – Boderne

Leg 7 – Boderne – Rønne

Facts:

Duration:

5 hours
Length:
19 km
Difficulty level:
Medium to Helligdomsklipperne, medium to challenging to Gudhjem
Suitable for prams and wheelchairs:
No
Parking:
If you only want to walk this leg, park at the car park at Sandvig beach and at the harbour in Gudhjem (payment required)
Toilets:
At the harbour in Sandvig, in Allinge, in Tejn, at Bornholms Kunstmuseum by Helligdomsklipperne, and in Gudhjem
Access to water:
The public toilets in Sandvig, Allinge, Tejn, Bornholms Kunstmuseum and in Gudhjem
Surface:
Paved road to Tejn, hilly gravel path and forest path to Gudhjem
Special remarks:
Bornholms Kunstmuseum (Bornholm’s Art Museum) at Helligdomsklipperne(Sanctuary Cliffs) is worth a stop, and don’t miss the detour down the steps to the special rock formations that are Helligdomsklipperne – including the Sorte Gryde (Black Pot cave). In addition, both Allinge and the beautiful coastal town of Gudhjem have several good cafés and restaurants for your next hiking break.

Written by Gitte Holtze

Hiker and outdoor freak as well as journalist, lecturer and author of "jeg lever" about Gitte's hike along the Pacific Crest Trail and "Gå langt", a guidebook to long hikes.