Hiking in the Aarhus Region

Walk 20 or 80 km around the dead-ice landscape and experience the nature on Mols Bjerge on your own.

Silkeruten takes you around the heart of Silkeborg and through beautiful and diverse scenery. Along the way, you will get a sense of the town’s many cultural activities.

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

The two forest routes are ideal for you if you like jogging, running or hiking in nature. Whether you want fresh air, exercise or to walk your dog, The Forest Route is right for you!

Discover one of Mols Bjerge National Park's most magnificent hiking trails between Trehøj and Toggerbo. A varied trip through hills, pastures and open skies.

The Mountain Route in Aarhus is a 8 kilometre long route, perfectly suitable for running or walking tours but big parts of the distance is also suitable for cycling.

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. 

Take the Short Trip to Kaloe Castle Ruin, one of Denmark's best preserved castles from the Middle Age. 

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

At Kaloe, the three marked hikes offer the opportunity to experience both the wings of history and nature.

Experience the nature between Randers and Udbyhøj on a walk along the 31 kilometer long path Lodsstien that stretches along Randers Fjord. 

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

Go on a hike, bicycle ride or horseback ride on Alhedestien that goes from Viborg to Herning. 

Go for a full-day hike along Hærvejen stretching from Viborg Cathedral to Dollerup Bakker. You will find lots of scenic stops along the way, and you can plan it as shorter half-day trips, as well.

Enjoy the experience of riding your bike along the railway trail between Viborg and Hammershøj, along which you can take in spectacular views of Nørreådalen valley and Viborg, home to the magnificent cathedral dating back to 1140.

This nature trail has been established along a closed down railway between Silkeborg and Horsens. The trail accommodates bikes, wheelchairs, prams, horses – and of course, hikers.

Experience animal life and beautiful nature along Pramdragerstien that runs from Randers to Silkeborg. 

Experience the 28 km stretch of scenic trail from Ryomgård in the peninsula of Djursland to Gjerrild. The trail runs where the old railway tracks used to go up until 1956.

Krabbes Grønne Ring is an approximately 10 km hiking route in Kjellerup near Silkeborg, which leads through very varied nature, including ancient deciduous forest and ravines with streams.

Experience the Kalk Kamino – the lime camino. Regardless of whether you walk the Kalk Kamino alone or with a friend, you are guaranteed to have an exciting time in incredible surroundings.

Go for a hike for the whole family around Almind Sø Lake - the only path certified as a Family Trail in Denmark. The nature is beautiful and varied - and you will find many places, where you can take a rest or go for a swim.

Take a nice walk on the trail at Asmild and enjoy the city-centred trail that goes around the former military training grounds. You'll also enjoy a varied and beautiful landscape.

Discover a stunning landscape of dead ice and see some of Denmark's most beautiful nature as you are guided through the Bjergetapen on the Mols Bjerge trail. You're guaranteed a fantastic route that will leave you sweating in the hilly terrain.

Bruunshaab trail is part of the tours at Viborg Nature Park. The trail therefore offers beautiful mixed forest and open areas by the golf course. You will also meet Bruunshåb Old Paper factory on your route.

Look forward to walking from Kongenshus to Stoholm Fritids- og Kulturcenter. On this walk, you can look forward to passing old limestone pits, as this route is part of the KalkKamino.

Experience the "Gåsehage Etapen" in the old market town of Ebeltoft, where you are guaranteed a varied route. Look forward to seeing Ebeltoft's old town before being led on to the harbour front and a lot of beautiful scenery.

Around Hald Sø, Stanghede you can go on a fantastic walk that offers views of Hald Lake as well as a moderately difficult route with some steep hills.

On the Helligkildestien in Mols Bjerge you can go hiking with the whole family in hilly and varied terrain. Pass by Trehøje and Tinghulen on your walk and experience some fantastic nature.

The trail along Inderøen in Dollerup Bakker is a walk for those who want a lovely walk in peaceful surroundings. You'll find plenty of forest here, and you can enjoy the stunning views of Hald Lake on much of your walk.

Købkes City Trail in Viborg offers a lovely route around Viborg with views of Viborg city centre and Nørresø lake. You can bring your packed lunch and enjoy it at the Granada packed lunch centre along the way.

Take the whole family on a walk on Langemosestien and look forward to exploring different types of nature and a glimpse of the sea over Ebeltoft Vig.

Follow Viborg City Trail and discover old Viborg, Hærvejen, Viborg Plantagen, Søndermarkskirken and much more on your route through Viborg.