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The best running trails in Central Denmark

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Running in Central Denmark is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Central Denmark—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 8, 2025

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1. Egå Engsø circuit

5.21km

00:32

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mols Bjerge-Stien (mountain stage)

20.0km

02:27

310m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Silk Trail at Silkeborg

11.8km

01:17

60m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Eventyrsport Skytrail (official route 2024)

7.57km

01:01

290m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. True Forest near Aarhus

14.2km

01:32

90m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Julsø, Himmelbjerget and Slåensø - Loop on the Himmelbjerg Route

13.7km

01:39

280m

290m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Velling Skovene circuit

7.58km

00:55

150m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Tivoli Friheden – Mindeparken loop from Rosenvænget

7.06km

00:45

70m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Mindeparken – Højberg Drinking Fountain loop from Præstevangen

5.21km

00:33

70m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Aarhus Old Customs House – Dokk1 loop from Kongsvang

21.6km

02:16

130m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Central Denmark

1. Egå Engsø circuit

2. Mols Bjerge-Stien (mountain stage)

3. Silk Trail at Silkeborg

4. Eventyrsport Skytrail (official route 2024)

5. True Forest near Aarhus

6. Julsø, Himmelbjerget and Slåensø - Loop on the Himmelbjerg Route

7. Velling Skovene circuit

8. Tivoli Friheden – Mindeparken loop from Rosenvænget

9. Mindeparken – Højberg Drinking Fountain loop from Præstevangen

10. Aarhus Old Customs House – Dokk1 loop from Kongsvang

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