Hiking in the Aarhus region

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Enjoy hiking in the forests in and around Silkeborg

Magnus Torfoss, VisitSilkeborg

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Mols Bjerge-stien (path)

The Mols Bjerge trail is a 60 km long hiking trail which is divided into 3 stages of approximately 20 km each.

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.

The hiking route, ”Himmelbjergruten”

Halfway along the route there is a stretch where you can get across the lakes on a solar-powered passenger ferry in the summertime.

Five child-friendly hiking trails (day trips)

Are you looking for the perfect day trip for a weekend excursion or get-in-shape trips leading up to your upcoming hiking holiday, the hiking routes mentioned below are highly recommendable.

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...

The Mountain Route

Enjoy sunbeams over Aarhus. The Mountain Route starts by the foot of the northern “mountain” (hill) nearest to Jernaldervej. The 8 kilometre route is perfectly suitable for running or walking tours bu...

The Land Route

The Land Route starts at the parking ground by the road at Vestereng by Bodøvej. The route takes you through the woods of the old military area, past Århus Universitetshospital, Skejby to the outskirt...

The Pulse Route

The Pulse Route starts in Riis Skov by the parking ground between the old forester building and the youth hostel. The route follows the running route in the forest.

Blue Route 5,5 km - Kloeverstierne Grenaa

Discover the history and nature of Grenaa and Grenaa's surroundings. From coin finds, to the drainage of Kolindsund, to the place where people were executed until 1800.