Hiking routes in East Jutland

The waymarked hiking route that goes all the way around Horsens Fjord offers a versatile hiking experience with varied nature types and island hopping on the islands in the fjord, Hjarnø and Alrø. From urban panorama trails to hilly forests, meadow, idyllic rural field paths, islands, small port towns, and ample cultural history. The roundtrip can be started at many different locations but it makes sense to start and end in the city of Horsens and do the hike over a few days/stages. There are several loops connected to the main route. 

Take a trip around this beautiful island in the Kattegat on a lovely coastal hike through unique, protected countryside. Feel the island atmosphere and see if you can spot some of the island’s thousands of wild rabbits. If 21 kilometres is too much, there are also signposted routes of 12, 5 and 3 kilometres, all of which have their starting point at the harbour, where you can also park the car. 

Experience the entire coastline of the Juelsminde Peninsula out to the Kattegat on this popular route, which is among the most varied and exciting coastal routes in Denmark. Forest, beach, agriculture, manor houses, meadows and cosy harbour towns are on the menu on the trip to the resort town of Juelsminde. Take the trip in one go or select a part of the route. There are many parking options and bus connections along the entire route. Parking by the harbour in Snaptun. 

The wildly idyllic car-free island of Tunø has a beautiful signposted hiking route that goes all the way around the island. Almost all the way you have a view of the sea, and a large part of the way you walk on high slopes with a stunning view. Most of the trip is on grass paths. Take the children with you and go on the popular treasure hunt. Walk around, answer questions along the way and get a medal as proof. Tunø is car-free, so park around the harbour at Hou. 

One of Denmark’s best routes for long-distance hiking can be found on this paved railway path through beautiful countryside in Bakkelandet between Horsens and Silkeborg. On the long trip, you almost never get out on a busy road, and wander over The Uncovered Bridge along the way. The trip can be divided into stages or done over two days with an overnight stay in Brædstrup. There is parking in Horsens at Scandic Hotel Opus on Egebjergvej.   

Follow Denmark's only river, the Gudenå, all the way from its source to its mouth at Randers Fjord. This southernmost section of the trail offers exciting and diverse nature experiences and major natural attractions — from Denmark’s largest marsh area to the forested hills and lakes. 

The signposted coastal path at Hou takes you along the fine beaches of the Odder coast from Hou to Hølken Beach and back through the ferry town of Hou. Along the way, there are optimal opportunities to enjoy the summer weather with an ice cream or a dip in the gentle waves of the Kattegat. There is parking in several places in Hou town - including at the official car park for Hou Beach on Villavej and at Hølken Beach. 

Bygholm Lake is one of the Horsens area’s most beloved excursion destinations. The route around the lake goes all the way down to the lake shore in the wooded area by Åbjerg Forest. Along the way you will come close to the well-kept graveyard Grønhøj and a campsite with shelters and a playground. There is parking in many places. Among other things, at the car park on Åbjergskovvej at the southwest corner of the lake. 

Beautiful varied hiking route. Along the way you will experience major shifts in landscape from town to forest, agriculture, beach, fjord, meadow, bog and cosy villages on the signposted route. The trip has a bit of everything. There is ample opportunity for parking and bus connections along the entire route, so the trip can be divided into stages. Yiou can park at Strandparken in Horsens and follow Næsset to the path.