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Capital Region of Denmark

Damhussøen – Damhus Lake loop from Islev

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Capital Region of Denmark

Damhussøen – Damhus Lake loop from Islev

Moderate

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(5)

379

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Damhussøen – Damhus Lake loop from Islev

00:55

8.92km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

744 m

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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2

2.74 km

Damhus Lake Dam

Highlight • Monument

The western corner of the dam. It separates the lake, the meadow, and the housing area.

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3

3.69 km

Damhus Lake

Highlight • Lake

Nice cycling path along the Damhus-Lake. Also great to run around.

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4

4.13 km

Damhussøen

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake with cycleways and pedestrian paths around it, perfect for running or walking. On some days, the lake is a bit smelly, but overall it's very pretty and there's lots of birdlife to see.

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5

4.99 km

Damhus Lake

Highlight • Lake

6

5.65 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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7

6.01 km

Damhus Lake

Highlight • Lake

water fountain

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8

6.08 km

Damhuskanten Café

Highlight • Cafe

Ice cream and soda but remember to take plenty of money (32 DKK for half a liter of cola 😂).

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8.92 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.63 km

429 m

413 m

380 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.81 km

2.81 km

1.58 km

1.07 km

452 m

162 m

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Tuesday 12 May

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6°C

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