Bakkelandet: Adventures in The Danish Highlands

Welcome to The Danish Highlands - called Bakkelandet by locals - where tall hills and deep forests shape the landscape. The area around the Gudenå river is characterised by unique nature, lots of lakes, forests and some of Denmark’s highest peaks. Explore and find the small and large treasures in this undisturbed area.

What you must experience in Bakkelandet

Sukkertoppen

I skovklædt terræn ligger en af Danmarks største bakker, Sukkertoppen, med en formidabel udsigt over Søhøjlandets smukke natur ved Gudenåen og Mossø

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 excursion point well suited as a picnic spot. Old, listed buildings, an exhibition and an observation tower with a beautiful view of Lake Mo...

Ring Sø

Enjoy the beautiful nature around Ring Sø on foot, you can follow an approximately 3 km long footpath around the lake. The landscape offers narrow meadows, some forest, and fields. It is a nice walk with varied terrain

The Nature Trail 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 t...

The Uncovered Bridge (Den Genfundne Bro)

In picturesque surroundings between Horsens and Brædstrup, in the Bakkelandet area, you will find a truly unique attraction with a fascinating story. ...

Natur Østbirk

In the hillside area between Horsens and Silkeborg lies this new nature area, which is an ideal destination for green excursions. In this old forest, ...

Uldum Marsh (Uldum Kær)

A very special nature experience awaits in this large, protected wetland through which the stream Gudenåen flows. The area is made accessible with goo...

Places to eat

Let the beautiful impressions sink in over a good meal

See places to eat

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Accommodation in Bakkelandet

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Visit Brædstrup

The capital of Bakkelandet offers a vibrant commercial scene.

Visit Brædstrup

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Activities i Bakkelandet

Fuglsang Rideture

Get a wonderful horseback ride on a real Icelandic horse, through the beautiful hillside with an experienced guide and horses for riders of all levels...

Holmely Ebike Holidays

Enjoy a wonderful cycling holiday surrounded by stunning nature in Central and East Jutland. All the practicalities are taken care of. The routes are ...

The Gudenå Trail: South

Follow Gudenåen through protected natural areas on this signposted hiking route from Tinnet Krat to Uldum Kær. Experience the very special type of nat...

Outdoor Connection

Would you like to experience the beautiful scenery along Gudenåen and around the area of Søhøjlandet or Horsens Fjord? Or do you have a mind to learni...