Gatten: Hærvejen, Sjørup Sø and golf

When looking for a hotel in Gatten, specific travel interests can help you choose a destination: a stage of the Hærvejen, a nearby lake, a cycling loop or golf. The related local information answers different planning questions—from the landscape along the route and its signage to details about two golf courses.

Hærvejen and nearby Sjørup Sø

The Løgstør–Gatten stage of the Hærvejen follows the Himmerlandsstien through heathland, plantations and small railway towns. The route description therefore covers several different landscapes. If you are choosing Gatten with a route in mind, this section gives you a specific indication of its course; the stage name alone does not indicate how long it takes to walk.

Sjørup Sø, near Gatten, is a small lake without a proper beach and is very rarely used for swimming. If you expect a beach or regular swimming opportunities at a lake, take this difference into account when planning your trip. Swimming conditions may change; check them before visiting.

Cycling route and navigation

The Ertebølle loop connects several existing cycling routes. However, only parts of the route are signposted. So do not count on continuous signage; take the route layout into account when finding your way. The loop and the Løgstør–Gatten stage offer different points of reference for your choice: the stage is described as running through heathland, plantations and small railway towns, while the loop’s partial signage is important for navigation.

Golf in Gatten

The New Course at HimmerLand in Gatten is used for Made in HimmerLand and the Challenge Tour. The events programme may change.

The Old Course has six par-3 holes. The stated tee distances are 5,300 metres from the yellow tees and 4,600 metres from the red tees; the two figures differ by 700 metres. This offers a specific point of comparison when weighing the course details for your plans. As the course layout may change, it is advisable to check the latest details before a round.

The development of HimmerLand

In 2007, HimmerLand in Gatten developed from a golf course into a resort focused on golf and spa. This development provides a historical context for the area’s focus on golf. It complements the course details with the resort’s history: the New Course’s use for tournaments and the Old Course’s hole and distance details describe specific aspects, while the development in 2007 records how the resort’s offering evolved.

Bus stop at Himmerlandsstien

There is a bus stop in Gatten near Himmerlandsstien. If you are taking the stop into account when planning your arrival or route, check the current service and stop details in advance. Services and stops may change; the location information refers to its proximity to Himmerlandsstien.

Discover more destinations: Borup, Farsø, Trend, Lovns, Løgstør, Ranum, Ertebølle, Hvalpsund.

For the main travel overview: Vesthimmerland.