People hiking in the Silkeborg Woods in Denmark

The Forests around the Lake District Søhøjlandet

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The Lake District around Silkeborg, Denmark's Outdoor Capital, is home to some of Denmark's largest forest areas, including the Silkeborg Forests. There are plenty of opportunities for fun and active pursuits such as hiking, mountain biking, climbing, running and much more.

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The forest Nordskoven by Silkeborg

The location of Nordskoven near Silkeborg in the Lake District, with its hilly and beautiful terrain, is a popular destination for hikers, runners, and mountain bikers.

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Velling Forests
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Velling Forests

The Velling Skovene forests consists of Velling Skov forest and Snabegård Skov forest. Velling Skov forest contains Denmark’s largest stand of 250 to 300-year-old beech trees, which is left untouched ...

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The forest Vesterskov by Silkeborg

The forest Silkeborg Vesterskov stretches like an impressive natural treasure south of Silkeborg, framed by Almindsø, Thorsø and Ørnsø. This vast forest area, covering 684 hectares, is not just a stat...

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Nature National Park Kompedal Plantage
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Nature National Park Kompedal Plantage

Kompedal Plantage is one of Denmark’s national nature parks and is an unbelievably beautiful stretch of scenery around Silkeborg. Go for a walk between the moss-clad hillsides, open heather plains, co...

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Stenholt Skov
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Stenholt Skov

Stenholt Skov is a protected forest near Engesvang. It consists primarily of oak scrub and holds various ancient relics: Prehistoric mounds, stone formations, traces of a marl track, and the ruins of ...

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Gjern Bakker
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Gjern Bakker

Gjern Bakker in Central Jutland is a fascinating relic from the last ice age, where the forces of nature have shaped the hilly terrain. The hills were formed as a marginal moraine in front of a mighty...

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The blue hiking trail in Vesterskov

The blue hiking trail in Vesterskov passes through varied forest areas with deciduous, coniferous and beech forests.

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The hiking trail Østerskov in Silkeborg

There are countless opportunities to have a beautiful experience on a hiking trip in Østerskoven by Silkeborg. From here, you can also take a very beautiful detour to the nearby Avnsø, which the route...

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Further nature experiences

Discover Denmark's Outdoor Capital Silkeborg and the beautiful Lake District Søhøjlandet.

Almind Sø ved Silkeborg
The lakes in the Lake District Søhøjlandet
Himmelbjerget in the Lake District Denmark
The Mountains of the Lake District
Bakkelandet i Søhøjlandet
Lake District
Vinterlandskab Almindsø ved Silkeborg
Holiday in Silkeborg