Fjordmino - the Horsens Fjord trail

Horsens Fjord is an abundance of nature experiences…

… and the new hiking route, the Fjordmino, makes it easy for you to experience them on foot. The winding and twisting coastline at the fjord offers many different types of nature and great variation. Here, you can experience all the best that the nature of Eastern Jutland has to offer – all within walking distance.

The route follows the coast both on the north- and southside of the inlet, combined with an element of island hopping on Alrø and Hjarnø. Do the whole route in one go, over a couple of days or choose a part of the route that suits you. There are great opportunities for a round trip focusing on a part of the route. The Fjordmino is a new route whichis still being developed. But already now, the majority of the route is waymarked.

Go island hopping on the fjord

Can you walk around a fjord? The natural characteristic of a fjord implies that this is not possible. But with a little help from two charming islands in the fjord and a couple of ferries you can cross the fjord. The island Alrø is connected to the mainland via a dam on the northside of the fjord. In the other end of Alrø, you can get on the little bicycle ferry thas sails to the neighbor island Hjarnø in the summer half-year. And from there you can switch to the Hjarnø Ferry and sail to Snaptun on the southside of the fjord.

Alrø is a cosy and charming island known for its great eateries. Café Alrø with their giant patty shells of nationwide fame, and Alrø Købmandsgård where you can taste delicious bison meat at a bison farm.

The official route only has a short pitstop on the harbour on Hjarnø, where you switch to the Hjarnø Ferry, but we recommend that you go for a walk around the island and experience the unique island atmosphere and rich nature. The Hjarnø Ferry sails 30 times a day. Just go to the ferry when you are ready – it is up to you which departure you choose.

NB: The bicycle ferry only sails between March and October. See the timetable on this page before booking accommodation. 

The northside of the fjord

The city of Horsens is located at the end of the fjord with its brand-new inviting harbour environment. You will pass the marina, the city beach Langelinie which is always packed with people when the weather is good, and Langelinie’s less known cousin, Strandparken. In the Stensballe neighborhood you will walk on a picturesque panorama path with fjord view until you reach the Blue Flag certified Husodde Beach. From here you drive through the Stensballe forests, and further east through hilly farmland with a great view most of the way.

In the area around Sondrup, the landscape becomes quite hilly, and at Sondrup Hills, you will pass through one of the most beautiful forests in the region.

The entire northside of the route from Horsens to Alrø is waymarked.  

The southside of the fjord

From the marina and ferry port in Snaptun, you will now head to the village of Glud. In Glud you can visit Glud Museum which is an open-air museum where you can experience 350 years of agricultural village history. The agricultural theme is also very evident at Denmark’s Ferguson Museum located only a couple of kilometres away.

From Glud, the route is not waymarked. You can choose to follow the mainroad towards Horsens and turn right in Boller when you see the signs leading towards Boller Castle.

Alternatively, you can head north towards the interesting peninsula Borre Knob and follow the coast at the water’s edge. There is no path, but it is possible to walk there when the tide is not high. At the coast you will eventually get to Boller Forest where you will once again meet the route.

Make sure to visit the historic castle gardens at Boller Castle before heading on towards Horsens. The last kilometres towards Horsens, you walk on the Planet Trail. At the start of the Planet Trail in Boller, you can walk to the tip of Boller Pier which offers an excellent view of the city of Horsens.

Follow the red arrows - and the yellow too

The route around Horsens Fjord is waymarked with red arrows and dots. A series of loops are also located in connection to the main route, all waymarked with yellow arrows. These are short roundtrips around nature areas and villages in close proximity to the Fjordmino. Examples are a roundtrip in lovely Boller Forest or the beautyfyl route throught the valley Klokkedal. Embark on the historic church paths at Torup or the goat tracks at the village Ålstrup. 

Or follow a digital map

Kystlandet's digital Fjordmino map allows you to follow the route on your smartphone. The main route and loops are marked with red and yellow lines respectively.You can also see alternative routes (blue) in connection to The Fjordmino. 

You can also print this inspiration map and bring it on your trip. 

How far is it between..?

If you want to walk the entire Fjordmino, it can be done over 2-4 days, depending on how far you wish to walk per day. With this map, you can calculate distances along the route. The distances are measured from Horsens, but with a bit of simple math, you can calculate the distance between any two points and plan your trip accordingly.

Experiences and accommodation along the route

You can find information about exciting nature areas, activities, attractions, and accommodation around the fjord in our big guide to experiences around Horsens Fjord.