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.

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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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The Viking Route in Odense

Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings Get out your walking shoes and download the APP from USEEUM.

Photo: Svend Erik Grue Nielsen

Gå på historisk opdagelse i Åsum

Har du nogensinde stået ved Odense Å eller ved den gamle smedje og tænkt på, hvem der mon har gået her før dig? I Aasum kan du nu komme tættere på historien på en ny måde. Rundt i landsbyen er der sat standere op med QR-koder, som inviterer dig med på en digital historisk vandring gennem de gamle omgivelser.

in memory of those that sacrificed their lives during world war II

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Commemorative Plaques for Victims of WWII

Take a trip back in time and meet some of the people who gave their lives in the fight against Nazism. In August 2021, the first 10 memorial plaques were laid in Odense and in the summer of 2022, three more were added. Stumbling blocks (or Stolpersteine, as they are called in German) are small memorial plaques the size of a cobblestone, created by German artist Gunter Demnig, which are placed in front of houses where victims of Nazism lived in the period 1933-1945.

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Carl Nielsen's Camino

Experience a truly unique blend of music, nature, and culture on Carl Nielsen’s Camino – a 120 km-long sound walk inspired by the world-famous Funen-born composer Carl Nielsen. Follow in his footsteps through Odense’s charming neighborhoods and further into Funen’s scenic landscapes.