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Take a trip in nature around Horsens Fjord

Horsens Fjord offers a varied landscape, and here we have compiled some of the most beautiful forests and natural areas you can experience on the trip.

Sondrup Hills with fields and poppies
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Boy hiking on the Fjordmino through Stensballe Forest
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Stensballe Forest and "Mountains"

In Horsens, between Husodde Beach and the village of Haldrup, lies a larger, hilly forest area along the coast with fine trails and opportunities for outdoor activities.

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Drone photo of Sondrup Hills and the view over Horsens Fjord
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Sondrup Hills

Tall hills, deep forests and beautiful vistas characterise this beautiful, top-notch natural area. One of East Jutland's best nature areas located on the shores of Horsens Fjord.

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Borre Knob
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Borre Knob

This narrow peninsula in Horsens Fjord is perfect for short walks along the coast. Follow the beach to the northern point where there is a stunning view over the inlet and its islands.

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Castle park and visitor garden at Boller Castle near Horsens, Destination Kystlandet
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Boller Castle Park and Flower Garden

The historic Boller Castle near Horsens Fjord is home to a lovely castle park and an Asian garden, both open to the public. The park is a popular picnic spot and offers plenty of opportunity for hikes in the surrounding forest. 

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Two friends hiking on the Fjordmion trail through Boller Forest
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Boller Forest

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Drone photo of a couple hiking on the Planetstien in Horsens by a rapeseed field
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The Planet Path (Planetstien)

Enjoy the fjord view on this beautiful hiking trail and learn about the solar system along the way. The Planet Path connects Horsens with delightful natural experiences in Boller Forest and Castle.

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Father and daughter sitting by the lake at Boller Mill in Klokkedal
Photo: Hanne Nielsen

Klokkedal

In the outskirts of Horsens, you can visit this beautiful, forested valley with high slopes on both sides. Let nature embrace you on a hike through the forest.

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A pond in a Japanese inspired garden at Den Kreative Have
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Den Kreative Have

Visit this private garden near the village Haldrup close to Horsens. The garden has been named the most beautiful garden in Denmark.

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The Elverdam Lake in Bjerre Forest on a sunny day
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Bjerre Forest

Beautiful forest near Horsens with an abundance of hills well suited for a trip out in nature. The forest is known for one of denmark's longest mountain bike trails but is also a good hiking spot.

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Signposted Circular Walks in Nature

The Fjordmino trail goes all the way around Horsens Fjord and through many of the natural areas mentioned above. Along the Fjordmino, there are several short circular walks marked with yellow arrows. These walks start from specific natural spots.

You can find signposted circular walks with yellow arrows in places like Sondrup Bakker, Trustrup Udsigtshøje, Boller Skov, Klokkedal, Hjarnø, Borre Knob, Stensballe Bjerge, the Sondrup-Torup Church Path, Amstrup Enge, Aalstrup, and Bisholt.