People hiking in the Silkeborg Woods in Denmark

Hiking in The Aarhus Region

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Time to get out the hiking boots - in The Aarhus Region there are many great hiking possibilities. Through forests, valleys, by lakes, streams and beaches and even in the Danish "mountains".

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The path Mols Bjerge-stien
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The path Mols Bjerge-stien

The Mols Bjerge trail is a 80 km long hiking trail which is divided into 4 stages of approximately 20 km each.

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The Hiking Route Aarhus – Silkeborg
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The Hiking Route Aarhus – Silkeborg

Experience the forests, the river valleys and the many lakes on a hike between Silkeborg and Aarhus, and pass Ry and Skanderborg along the way.

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The hiking route, ”Himmelbjergruten”
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The hiking route, ”Himmelbjergruten”

The 52 km long hiking route Himmelbjergruten takes you through the Danish Lake District and between the towns of Ry and Silkeborg over Himmelbjerget "the Sky Mountain". Enjoy the beautiful and varied ...

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The Forest Route
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The Forest Route

The Forest Route at Mollerup Skov has two different starting points, one by the parking ground in Mollerup Skov by Skejbyvej (A) and one by the dog training facilities of DCH on Viengevej (B). From on...

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The Mountain Route
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The Mountain Route

Enjoy sunbeams over Aarhus. The Mountain Route starts by the foot of the northern “mountain” (hill) nearest to Jernaldervej. The 8 kilometre route is perfectly suitable for running or walking tours bu...

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The Pulse Route
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The Pulse Route

The Pulse Route starts in Riis Skov by the parking ground between the old forester building and the youth hostel. The route follows the running route in the forest. 

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The Short Trip Kaloe Castle Ruin
Photo: Smutturen Kalø Slotsruin

The Short Trip Kaloe Castle Ruin

At the foot of Mols Bjerge National Park, Kalø Slotsruin is located on a bank in the cove, Kalø Vig. If you follow the old stone-paved path out onto the peninsula, it’s like travelling back 700 years....

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The Short Trip Trehøje
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The Short Trip Trehøje

Trehøje is three hilltops, each being 127 metres high, located in the middle of the scenic Mols Bjerge National Park.

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Kalø Woods
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Kalø Woods

If you enjoy a walk in the forest, you do not want to miss the Kaloe forests. At Kalø castle ruin you will find both Hestehave forest and Ringelmose forest. The forests offer plenty of sights such as ...

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Walkingroute - Lodsstien
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Walkingroute - Lodsstien

Lodsstien is a path, which stretches over 31 km. beginning at the in pass at Randers Fjord at Udbyhøj South all the way to Randers Harbor.

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Trækstien between Silkeborg and Randers

Trækstien is a trail between Silkeborg and Randers, which follows the old tow paths of the River Gudenå.

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Alhedestien, bicycle and walking path

The bicycle, walking and riding path "Alhedestien" (49 km) is established on a former railway track between Viborg and Herning.

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Vandere på vandreruten Silkeborg - Aarhus

More than 60 hiking routes

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Outdoor aktiviteter i Ry
Outdoor Activities in the Aarhus Region
Water and Wellness Randers
Indoor activities in the Aarhus Region

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