Kingdom of the Cliff King

You can experience all of the best natural and cultural sights on your hike along Høje Møn. You will travel around the entire area that, according to myths and legends, makes up the Kingdom of the Cliff King himself.

April 2024: The stairs at Møns Klint are destroyed.
Therefore, there is no access to the beach at Møns Klint via the five stairs. It is uncertain when the stairs will reopen.
Instead, choose the alternative route that stays on the edge of the cliff. See the sign at Liselund stairs and the stairs at Jydelejet respectively.
View the alternative route on our map page.

The Cliff King lives in his large hall deep inside the cliff, and on this route you will get to see the cliff from both the beach and from the most spectacular viewpoints along the cliff edge. You will work your way through the mythical cliff forest with all its ‘mountains’ and ancient monuments, and you will visit the fairytale romantic garden at Liselund Castle, and go from there to Møns Klint along the secret back road.

The Kingdom of the Cliff King is located in one of the hilliest parts of Denmark, so set aside plenty of time, and you should be in moderate to good shape to complete the trail. Allow at least 6 hours to cover the 14 or so kilometres, including the change in height and the many steps up from the beach.

The Kingdom of the Cliff King is the first hike on Zealand and the Islands that has been approved according to the certification system – Premium Hiking at the Deutsches Wanderinstitut . The German organization has established Europe’s most widespread – and strictest – quality system for hiking routes, where only the best routes are approved.