Why go hiking in Denmark?

Denmark offers quiet trails, rugged coastlines, deep forests and easy access to trails by public transport.

Featured hikes

While it is almost impossible to choose a favorite, I have picked three of my current “most recommended” trails with direct link below.

Find all you need for getting to the trailhead, tips, maps, inspiration, camping options, facilities, packing lists and much more.

Or, why not check out my YouTube channel with hiking videos from all over Denmark.

A wooden giant made by Thomas Damsbo

Amarminoen

27 km.

A patch of open woodland from the Ringsted Oplevelsessti

Adventure Trail

50 km.

A man looking at the camera while hiking in Denmark at Skjoldungestien

Skjoldunge-stien

31 km.


Overview of Denmark’s trails

A map of all the great places to go hiking in Denmark

The map will be filled out further as I explore more and more of Demark’s many lovely trails. Don’t hesitate to contact me, if you feel that a trail is missing and needs to be added.


Recent articles

I mostly do blog-style trail reports and occasionally other articles. You can find the full range of articles here.

  • Twice the Giants – Double the Wall
    Welcome to my first summer hike of 2026. Times are busy  for me, so I needed to find a short’ish hike within easy reach of Copenhagen. As it turned…
  • Is Hiking in Denmark Worth It? 5 Reasons to Try Denmark’s Flat Trails
    Is hiking in Denmark worth it if the country is almost completely flat? Yes — if you are looking for peaceful trails, easy public transport, coastal paths, forests, free…
  • Hiking Skjoldungestien
    A 32 km train-accessible hike from Copenhagen with forests, lakes, Viking history, shelters and easy bail-out options. Join me on a long’ish one-day trip hiking Skjoldungestien (the Skjoldunge Trail)…