There was a lake, a monastery and a mill

Once upon a time there was a lake, a monastery and a mill....no it is not a historic novel, this our next adventure!

This trail comes through the scenic surroundings of Gribskoven and along parts of Esrum Lake, where it is possible to spot ducks and other birds.
The trail will also pass Esrum Monastery, which was built in the 1100s and was a Cistercian monastery. The Cistercian monks had the largest landholding in North Zealand in the Middle Ages.
Programme
09:22-10:17 Re train 4512 from KBH H. to Helsingør St.
10:25-10:54 Bus 390R from Helsingør S towards Helsinge S. get off at Esrum Skole
11:00-13:30 Hiking
13:30 Arrival at Esrum Kloster
13:30-14:40 Lunch break and/or visit the monastery
14:52-15:23 Bus 390R fra Esrum Skole towards Helsingør get off at Helsingør St.
15:28-16:23 Re train 54263 from Helsingør St. towards Roskilde St. get off in KBH H.

Note 1: Train and bus timing is only indicative, please check some days prior our hiking.
Note 2: Consider the most convenient route depending on your departure/final destination

Route
Distance: ~10km,
Elevation gain: ~180m
Esrum Sø-Esrum Kloster
Total walking distance during the day ~12 km

Discomfort level - 2 out of 5
Easy trail and pace but moderate distance

What to bring
- Good hiking or trail running shoes, no flat soles
- Water and beverages
- Snack, lunch (it might be possible to get some lunch, cake, tea/coffee at Møllecaféen)
- Hat, sunglasses and sun lotion
- Rain jacket and wind breaker
- Just in case: mosquito lotion
- Good mood & smile :-)

Contact, Q&A
You are welcome to contact me directly for any question. I will reach out closer to the hike date to create a dedicated whatsapp group chat.

Useful links
Esrum Kloster og Møllegård