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 ...
Hiking and running trails in Aarhus
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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.
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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 on...
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 t...
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 on...
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.
Walking route through Aarhus University Park
The 5.4 km route begins and ends at the Natural History Museum in the University Park in the centre of Aarhus. It follows paved paths through three parks – the University Park, Vennelyst Park and the ...
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 de...
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,...
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...
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 sp...
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...
