Hiking in the Silkeborg Forests in Denmark

Hiking in the Lake District

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The combination of old moorlands, grand woodlands, the rolling landscape, along with the large number of stunning lakes makes for a very unique outdoor experience that you can have no place else but in the Lake District.

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The blue hiking trail in Vesterskov
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The blue hiking trail in Vesterskov

The blue hiking trail follows firm forest roads and can be walked in all kinds of weather. The tracks are not so visible, but if you look closely, you can catch a glimpse of the small field boundaries...

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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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Almindsø Lake – Certified Family Trail
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Almindsø Lake – Certified Family Trail

The hiking trail around Almindsø in the Lake District Søhøjlandet is one of the few trails in Denmark certified as a Family Trail by Dansk Vandrelaug. Here, you are guaranteed to have a stunning hike ...

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Trækstien between Silkeborg and Randers

Trækstien is a trail between Silkeborg and Randers, which follows the old tow paths of the River Gudenå.

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The Hiking Route Aarhus – Silkeborg

Experience the forests, the river valleys and the many lakes on a hike between Silkeborg and Aarhus, and pass Ry and Skanderborg along the way.

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Walk and Hike on the Ancient Road
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Walk and Hike on the Ancient Road

Hærvejen is probably Denmark's best-known cycling and hiking route and runs down through Jutland and further down through Germany. In the Aarhus Region, Hærvejen passes close to Viborg and Silkeborg a...

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The Silk Route through Silkeborg
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The Silk Route through Silkeborg

Silkeruten is a 12 km path encircling the central part of Silkeborg, along which you will see lovely scenery and cultural experiences. Walking along Silkeruten gives you a broad glimpse of what the Si...

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Odden forest and park
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Odden forest and park

"The Odden" is a forest and park area that is perfect for a cozy hike in the Søhøjlandet area by the Silkeborg Langsø lake. The area has always been one of the favorite recreational areas of the peopl...

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The forest Nordskoven by Silkeborg
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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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Around the Slåensø Lake – 3 km
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Around the Slåensø Lake – 3 km

Slåensø is a small lake embedded in the lovely woodland around Silkeborg. The route around Slåensø is ideal for everyone who loves the outdoors, the serenity, and a brisk walk.

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Around Ørnsø Lake in Silkeborg
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Around Ørnsø Lake in Silkeborg

Enjoy a child-friendly and cozy hike of approximately 3.5 km around the Ørnsø lake in Silkeborg. Along the way through the varied nature of the area, you will pass through natural forests, meadows, an...

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The Forest Walk Træturen
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The Forest Walk Træturen

The forest walk Træturen goes through the forest of KunstCentret Silkeborg Bad, where you will pass by more than 40 different tree species. See if you can find some of the thickest ones, which have a ...

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The hilly hike through the Silkeborg forests
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The hilly hike through the Silkeborg forests

The hilly hike through the Silkeborg forests is a trek for those who love to challenge themselves and get their heart rate up, passing by some of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Nordskoven near S...

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Silkeborg Langsø
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Silkeborg Langsø

In the eastern part of Silkeborg Langsø, close to the area around the old paper mill and Nordskoven.

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