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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.

Running in Marselisborg Skov, Aarhus
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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.

Skovruten
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Walking and running route at Mollerup Forest

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 one of the starting points, the route takes you through Mollerup Skov, past the golf course and further on to Kirkestien. From the other starting point, you follow the paths south of Egå Engsø/Meadow Lake to Terp.
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The Pulse Route Riis Skov Aarhus
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Walking and running route in Riis Forest

This walking and running route is also called the Pulse Route and starts in Riis Forest at the car park between the old forester's building and the hostel. The route follows the running route around the forest.
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Skovruten
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Walking and running route at Mollerup Forest

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 one of the starting points, the route takes you through Mollerup Skov, past the golf course and further on to Kirkestien. From the other starting point, you follow the paths south of Egå Engsø/Meadow Lake to Terp.
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Den blå rute
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Running route around Brabrand Lake and Årslev Engsø

This running route, also known as the Blue Route, is a self-guided tour that takes you through the beautiful countryside in and around Aarhus.
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Aarhus Universitet
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AUminoen - Walking route through Aarhus University Park

Discover AUminoen in Aarhus – a signposted walking route through Aarhus University Park and the city’s green spaces. The route combines nature, architecture and history, offering you a varied walk close to the city centre. The route takes you through Denmark’s largest oak park and past museums and special attractions.
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Kystruten
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Walking and running route along the southern Aarhus coast

Die Küstenroute im Süden von Aarhus ist als Radweg konzipiert, kann aber auch gut mit Lauf- oder Wanderschuhen zurückgelegt werden. In diesem Fall können Sie die parallel verlaufenden Wege anstelle des Radwegs nutzen.
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Landruten
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Hiking trail at Vestereng in Aarhus

The country route starts at the car park by the road up to Vestereng on Bodøvej in northern Aarhus. The route goes through the forest in the old military area, past Aarhus University Hospital, Skejby, to the outskirts of the village of Gl. Skejby.
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Egå Engsø
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Egå Engsø

Egå Engsø - once meadows - now a beautiful lake area in the suburbs of Aarhus. A huge area of protected bird species.
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Brabrand Lake
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Brabrand Lake

Enjoy fitness, wild life and nature at the Brabrand Lake in Aarhus. The Brabrand Lake is a rather long, nutritious, shallow lake, situated in the eastern part of Aarhus Ådal (Aarhus Stream Valley) that stretches from the open country west of Aarhus right into the middle of Aarhus.
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Grønne udflugtssteder i Aarhus
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The Forest True Skov by Aarhus

At True Forest, not far from the center of Aarhus, there is something for everyone. True Forest has plenty of options for a day trip filled with activities or relaxing in one of the many green open spaces.
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Årslev Lake
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Årslev Lake

Take a walk round the Årslev Engsø lake and enjoy how the frogs are leaping and hear them croake. You may catch toads in the lake, or climb one of the bird-watching towers and watch the many birds nesting in the reeds.
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Outdoor fitness parks
Outdoor fitness parks
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Outdoor fitness parks

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.

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Rules of the countryside
Lisbjerg Forest Shelter, Aarhus
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Rules of the countryside

Visitors must take special care at some of the Nature Agency's properties.

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