Hiking and running trails in Aarhus
Aarhus is situated near beach and forrest and offer many fantastic nature experiences. Below you can find suggestions for hiking and running routes in and around Aarhus.
Aarhus have all sorts of terrains in form of hills and valleys, forrests and beaches, lakes, rivers and sea. The trails are designed to enjoy the nature, get some exercise and be together with family and friends while discovering new areas in and around the city.
The below trails and descriptions are primarily in Danish, but you can still use the routes and find inspiration to enjoying a good run or hike.
You can also go on an exciting running tour of Aarhus with Go! Running Tours. Read more here.
Walking and running route at Mollerup Forest
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!
Walking and running route in Riis Forest
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.
Walking and running route at Mollerup Forest
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!
Running route around Brabrand Lake and Årslev Engsø
Enjoy sunbeams over Aarhus on the Blue Route. The route starts behind the The City Museum of Aarhus and follows the path system around the Brabrand Sø/Lake and Årslev Engsø/Meadow Lake.
Walking route through Aarhus University Park
The Park Route follows asphalted path systems through the three parks – Universitetsparken/the University Park, Vennelystparken and Botanisk Have/the Botanical Gardens – in the centre of Aarhus.
Walking and running route along the southern Aarhus coast
The Coastal Route is a route full of nature, it's primarily a route for cycling but it is also possible to go on the route with running shoes or hiking shoes.
Hiking trail at Vestereng in Aarhus
The Land Route takes you through the woods of the old military area, past Århus Universitetshospital, Skejby to the outskirts of the village of Gl. Skejby.
Egå Engsø
Egå Engsø - once meadows - now a beautiful lake area in the suburbs of Aarhus. A huge area of protected bird species.
Brabrand Lake
Enjoy fitness, wild life and nature at the Brabrand Lake in Aarhus that stretches from the open country west of Aarhus right into the middle of Aarhus City Centre.
The Forest True Skov by Aarhus
In True forest near Aarhus there are plenty of options for a day trip. At True Forest there is something for everyone, so bring your boots, your bike and the picnic basket for a great day out.
Årslev Lake
Take a walk round the Årslev Engsø lake in Aarhus and enjoy the beautiful nature and how the frogs are leaping.
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If you enjoy running in beautiful natural surroundings, there are ample opportunities in and around Aarhus, where you can also combine running with a great workout using the fitness equipment which you can find at several locations in the city - in fact at a total of 25 locations.
Visitors must take special care at some of the Nature Agency's properties.