Walks and hiking routes in Horsens and its surroundings

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The Sugar Loaf

Follow these paths to great nature experiences

On this site, we have collected the best hiking routes and nature experiences that are worth your while in Horsens and its surroundings.

The Nature Trail between Horsens and Silkeborg is child-friendly because it is relatively flat.

However, if you are a budding mountaineer, there are several peaks in Horsens area, e.g. Denmark’s highest point, Yding Skovhøj, and also Purhøj, Slaggaard Banke and Toftehøj.

Nørrestrand and Bygholm Sø are also obvious destinations for walkers. At Nørrestrand, you may also experience wild horses.

There are plenty of possibilities – just take your pick.

Horsens Fjord

Dennis Plougmann

Endelave

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The Railway Path Horsens-Odder

Destination Kystlandet

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The Railway Path Horsens-Odder

Take a hike in the beautiful nature between the two East Jutland station towns. Walk through the forests along Horsens Fjord and explore the small villages following small paths in the agricultural la...

The Kanino

Photo: Peter Marczak

The Kanino

On this beautiful hiking route, you will walk all the way around the island of wild rabbits, Endelave. Experience the enthralling nature on the cosy holiday island and spot the many rabbits along the ...

The Nature Path Horsens-Silkeborg

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The Nature Path Horsens-Silkeborg

Experience beautiful nature and exciting cultural history on one of Denmark’s best hiking- and bicycle routes. Walk or ride on your bike or horse on the historic railway path through the hilly area Ba...

Fjordmino - the Horsens Fjord trail

Melissa Villumsen

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Fjordmino - the Horsens Fjord trail

One of Denmark’s most beautiful fjords offers inviting varied nature, great experiences and good conditions for hikers. This waymarked hiking route takes you all the way around Horsens Fjord with a li...

Hansted - Egebjerg 1-2,7 km

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Hansted - Egebjerg 1-2,7 km

From the lake at the waterpower station in Egebjerg to the village of Hansted, there are several different paths, you can follow that offer great nature experiences and historical attractions like Han...

Nørrestrand

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Nørrestrand

With it’s unique location near the centre of a major Danish city, Nørrestrand is a beautiful and easily accessible wildlife- and nature reserve. Here you will find great nature experiences and rich wi...

The four meadows

Destination Kystlandet

Photo: Casper Terkelsen

The four meadows

In immediate proximity to the wildlife preserve of Nørrestrand is an area characterised by marsh, meadow and wetlands. Along the Hansted Stream there are four connected meadows; Horsens-, Hansted-, By...

Klokkedal

Hanne Nielsen

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Klokkedal

There are several natural resorts in the area of Boller and Bjerrelide that are worth visiting. Here there are numerous forests and hills in the characteristic landscape in the southeastern edge of Ho...

Stensballe Forest and "Mountains"

Melissa Villumsen

Photo: Melissa Villumsen

Stensballe Forest and "Mountains"

The area around Stensballe at the east end of Horsens offers many nature experiences.Several forests, hills and paths mark the nature by Stensballe and Horsens Fjord and make a great excursion for t...

Ring Lake

Peter Pørtner Voldby

Photo: Peter Pørtner Voldby

Ring Lake

On the outskirts of Braedstrup you will find the bathing lake, Ring Lake.In addition to the good bathing water, you can enjoy a 42-metre-long U-shaped bathing bridge with two slopes and a thick laye...

The Gudenå path: Voervadsbro-Emborg

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The Gudenå path: Voervadsbro-Emborg

The Gudenå Path is a long hiking route in many stages that follows Denmark’s only river, Gudenåen all the way from its sources to the ocean. On this 17-kilometre stretch north of Horsens, you will pas...

From solar system to beech forest

This walk takes you along the coast and lets you experience eight planets as a small model of our solar system. The planets are located at the correct distance in relation to each other.

If you continue from the Planet Path through the woods to Boller Castle Gardens, you may see an oak tree which is more than 1000 years old. And the garden is suitable for a picnic.

Close to the old manor park Bygholm Park, you find Bygholm Lake, where an 8 km long trail is a favourite route for exercise enthusiasts because of its idyllic location in beech forests and hilly landscape.

The trail is ideal for a brisk walk.

Planetstien

Casper Terkelsen

The Planet Path

Bygholm Sø og Åbjergskoven

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Bygholm sø

Walks in parks

Caroline Amalie Lunden – centrally located park with museums, playgrounds and cosy public areas – provides access to Vitus Bering Park, named after the famous Horsens explorer.

Boller Castle Gardens is a partly Asian-inspired garden with a 1000-year-old oak tree.

Palsgaard Manor Park is one of the largest manor parks in Denmark and you may experience rare species of trees, sculptures and a beautiful old manor.

Ingolf Gilbert Rasmussen

Tag på vandretur med Horsens Fodslaw

Guidede vandreture på Endelave

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Writers Walk

Explore the art of writing and discover new inspiration, while hiking in the scenic nature of the island of Endelave. A Writers Walk is for the skilled author and the word-loving debutant - as long as you have got a story to tell

Photo: Tove Yde
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Guided tours of Endelave

Experience the island life, the nature, the history, and the wild rabbits in the company of island guide Tove Yde on the lovely holiday island Endelave. Go for a full-day tour including ferry ticket, food and bike rental, or book a short tour through the village, nature hike or an island h...

Unforgettable experiences on your hike

The Uncovered Bridge (Den Genfundne Bro)

In the idyllic surroundings of Bakkelandet near Horsens, you find a unique tourist attraction with an incredible history for the whole family to enjoy...

The Sugar Loaf (Sukkertoppen)

In wooded terrain lies one of Denmark’s largest hills; The Sugar Loaf (Sukkertoppen) with a magnificent view of the beautiful nature of the Danish Lak...

The Monastery Mill (Klostermølle)

This lovely attraction combines beautiful nature with exciting cultural history. The former Benedictine monastery and paper factory is now a popular e...

Yding Skovhøj – Denmark’s highest point

You will find many of the biggest hills of Denmark in the beautiful, hilly and forested area between Horsens and Silkeborg. The highest of them all ar...

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