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Silkeborg

Vesterskov Blue Trail – Østre Strandbad at Ørnsø Lake loop from Silkeborg

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Denmark
Central Denmark
Silkeborg

Vesterskov Blue Trail – Østre Strandbad at Ørnsø Lake loop from Silkeborg

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Vesterskov Blue Trail – Østre Strandbad at Ørnsø Lake loop from Silkeborg

03:08

34.2km

420m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

68 m in total

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.73 km

Parking Lot at the Start of the MTB Trail

Highlight • Parking

Small parking lot right at the start of the MTB trail. But be careful: it's best to come early in the morning because it's very busy at lunchtime because of the pool.

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2

2.95 km

Start of the Vesterskov MTB Trail

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Start of the MTB trail (17km) in Vesterskov.

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3

8.94 km

Bench With a View of the Forest

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In the middle of the trails stands this lonely bench – perfect for a breather after all the ups and downs.

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4

9.87 km

Vesterskov Blue Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Nice flowy trails, beautifully laid out with many curves, short climbs and so much more, you won't find mud here.

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5

14.4 km

Longest Downhill in Silkeborg Forest

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Great descent, up and down, right and left, sometimes fast, sometimes slow. Just really good fun.

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6

22.2 km

Østre Strandbad at Ørnsø Lake

Highlight • Beach

The lido is right at the destination of the MTB route. Perfect for cooling off after a ride.

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25.1 km

Østerskov

Forest

8

26.0 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

9

32.1 km

View of the Gudenå River at Indelukket

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From here you have a view of the river.

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32.4 km

Indelukket

Forest

11

32.7 km

Gudenå

Lake

B

34.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.3 km

2.82 km

1.77 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

10.3 km

7.85 km

1.67 km

1.42 km

1.23 km

190 m

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