Hiking and running | VisitAarhus

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.

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True Forest

Aarhus Kommune

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True Forest

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 sp...

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Riis Forest

Mads Jensen

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Riis Forest

Riis Skov is a recreative area for the citiziens of Aarhus and its visitors. You are welcome in Riis Skov 24 hours and all months the year. The forest consists of a varied vegetation as well as a good...

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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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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) tha...

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Årslev Lake

Mikkel Grabowski

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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 nes...

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Egå Engsø

Aarhus Kommune

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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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Sunbeams over Aarhus

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Outdoor fitness parks

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