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Silkeborg Church – Nordskoven Forest Path loop from Virklund

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Denmark

Central Denmark

Silkeborg

Silkeborg Church – Nordskoven Forest Path loop from Virklund

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Silkeborg Church – Nordskoven Forest Path loop from Virklund

03:05

51.5km

340m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.86 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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862 m

Silkeborg to Virklund Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful railway cycle path with a great surface - only a slight incline/descent

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6.65 km

Oddebroen

Highlight • Bridge

This small bridge offers stunning views over the water.

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7.47 km

Silkeborg Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Silkeborg Church was completed in November 1877.

A cruciform church in the Romanesque style, at that time with an "open gable". During the extensive restoration in 1941-43, however, the church …

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7.86 km

View of Remstrup Å

Highlight • River

Remstrup Å is a beautiful and tranquil river that flows through Silkeborg, offering a perfect setting for a relaxing break.

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17.9 km

Kildegård Plantage

Forest

20.1 km

Søbostrup Kro

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely resting place with terrace.
Original Danish Kro

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34.1 km

Sminge Station

Sminge Station was quickly reduced to a footbridge.

Master data for Sminge Station

Year of construction 1908
Opened 1908.11.12
Closed 1971.05.23
Demolished Still exists
Architect Heinrich Wenck
Address …

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41.7 km

Nordskoven Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

Nordskoven's location near Silkeborg in the Søhøjlandet region, with its hilly and beautiful terrain, is a favorite destination for hikers, runners and mountain bikers.
Read more: visitaarhus.dk/aarhusregionen/planlaeg-din-tur/nordskoven-gdk604748

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42.4 km

Silkeborg Nordskov Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This is the start of the MTB route. At the end you can wash your bike here. There is also a toilet and a fireplace, although I don't know if everyone can use the latter.

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51.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

12.3 km

4.58 km

432 m

369 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.3 km

5.83 km

608 m

520 m

194 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Thursday 21 May

21°C

9°C

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Silkeborg to Virklund Rail Trail

Oddebroen

Silkeborg Church

View of Remstrup Å

Søbostrup Kro

Sminge Station

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