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The Best Hiking Trails in Odense

If you're looking for hiking routes near the city that let you stretch your legs, breathe in some fresh air, and enjoy beautiful nature, you’ve come to the right place. Bring the whole family and experience the fresh energy and the joy of being together.

Pige på bro vandretur
Photo: Andreas Bastiansen

Whether you’re in the mood for a lovely walk by the water, a scenic and active route through the hills, or a combination of culture and nature – you’ll find it here. In Odense, nature starts just outside your door.

Follow Åstien from the city centre to Skovsøen, Ejby Mølle and back to Munkemose
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Hiking route Åstien in Odense

Follow the beautiful Odense River through atmospheric forest areas and attractive residential neighborhoods, past Skovsøen and out to Ejby Mølle.

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Family on a walk on a forest path
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The Viking Route in Odense

Follow the traces of the Vikings in Odense. Along the way, you'll hear archaeologists talk in short videos about how the Vikings left traces in the landscape.

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in memory of those that sacrificed their lives during world war II
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Commemorative Plaques for Victims of WWII

Snublesten is a small memorial, the size of a cobblestone, placed in front of houses where victims of Nazism lived in the period 1933-1945.

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Carl Nielsens Camino QR
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Carl Nielsen's Camino

Explore Carl Nielsen’s Camino, a 120 km sound walk through Odense and Funen. Enjoy music, stories, and nature on this unique cultural journey.

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gaatur i paaskestraede
Photo: Andreas Bastiansen

In the Footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen