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Capital Region of Denmark

Copenhagen

Damhus Lake – Vestvolden in Rødovre loop from Danshøj

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Denmark

Capital Region of Denmark

Copenhagen

Damhus Lake – Vestvolden in Rødovre loop from Danshøj

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Damhus Lake – Vestvolden in Rødovre loop from Danshøj

05:59

23.7km

40m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.80 km

Damhussøen

Lake

3.15 km

Damhus Lake

Highlight • Lake

Damhussøen is a large, artificial lake and is a tranquil escape for locals who enjoy, cycle and run along the flat, 3.5 kilometre gravel path. Historically used as a reservoir …

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5.36 km

Krogebjerg Park

Highlight • Forest

Further north, there is a lake and relatively untouched nature, while further south, the area becomes more park-like until it merges into Damhusengen at Jyllingevej in Vanløse.

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7.52 km

Kagsmose Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

Small wet meadow/moor landscape that is very green. Beautiful place on the hiking trail.

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12.3 km

Fredskrudtmagasinet (Peace Gunpowder Magazine)

Highlight • Historical Site

A former gunpowder magazine built as part of Copenhagen’s defensive system along the Vestvolden. Its thick earth-covered walls were designed to contain accidental explosions and protect nearby troops. Today the …

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12.7 km

Old Wooden Freight Train Car

Highlight • Structure

12.9 km

Vestvolden in Rødovre

Highlight • Historical Site

Part of the large defense installation around Copenhagen

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18.3 km

Brøndby Forest

Highlight • Forest

Brøndbyskoven is a popular recreational area near Brøndbyøster, which has been developing since 1952 and consists of a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees. The area features diverse forest landscapes …

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19.5 km

Pond

Highlight • Lake

Nice all day around

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23.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

3.56 km

2.24 km

1.29 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

3.92 km

3.06 km

2.65 km

1.69 km

254 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 30 August

19°C

13°C

92 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Damhus Lake – Vestvolden in Rødovre loop from Danshøj

Damhus Lake

Krogebjerg Park

Kagsmose Wetlands

Fredskrudtmagasinet (Peace Gunpowder Magazine)

Old Wooden Freight Train Car

Vestvolden in Rødovre

Brøndby Forest

Pond

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