The location of Nordskoven, it being so close to the city center, and its hilly terrain is what makes it such an attractive place for both hiking and running!

The forest has a great number of stunning viewpoints – e. g. Louisehøj, which is kept permanently open. Additional lookout posts will change from time to time, as some places are allowed to run wild, and new ones wait to be discovered.

If you look to the treetops, you might catch a glimpse of a woodpecker amongst the beech trees and firs. If you search the dunes of forest sand, you might find both vipers, small lizards and slowworms. All you have to do is decide the length of your route. The trails in Nordskoven vary between 2 and 11 kilometers.

A map of the area is available here. The marked route of the forest is indicated by a dotted yellow line.

• Destination

  Aarhus

• Country

  Denmark

• Type of experience

  Outdoor

• Best time to visit

  • Spring
  • Autumn
  • Summer

• Nearby stations

  • Aarhus Airport
  • Midtjylland Airport
  • Aarhus Rutebilstation