Skanderborg

The Top 20 Lakes in Skanderborg

Looking to visit the best lakes in Skanderborg? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Skanderborg’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Slåensø Lake

Bygholm Lake

Julsø

Østre Strandbad at Ørnsø Lake

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Slåensø Lake
Hiking Highlight
Lake Slåensø is located just south of Lake Borre Sø in Silkeborg Sønderskov Forest. A drain across Millingbæk connects it to Borre Sø.
The lake was dammed about 2 m …
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Bygholm Lake
Hiking Highlight
In a 7 km long hike you can walk around the lake on beautiful paths through the forest and along the lake shore.
There are several ways to enjoy the view of the lake at rest areas.
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Julsø
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
Julsø (or Jul sø) at Silkeborg is the largest and deepest of the Himmelbjerg lakes between Ry and Silkeborg in the Central Jutland Highlands. As it flows through the Gudenå, it is also part of the Gudenå system.
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Østre Strandbad at Ørnsø Lake
Mountain Biking Highlight
The lido is right at the destination of the MTB route. Perfect for cooling off after a ride.
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