True skov is a woodland region located west of Aarhus, Denmark, offering diverse landscapes for outdoor activities. Established primarily in 1994, this expanding forest features a mix of deciduous trees, open meadows, and a lake. The terrain includes areas with significant elevation changes, providing varied conditions for several sports like mountain biking, hiking, jogging, touring cycling, and more. True skov is administered by the State of Denmark.
True skov provides 4 routes across several…
114
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4.3
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Average rating
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4.6
(19)
247
hikers
8.41km
02:09
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
hikers
3.90km
00:59
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
hikers
8.17km
02:11
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
28
hikers
9.36km
02:26
50m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13
riders
5.41km
00:25
40m
40m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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551
riders
32.9km
02:37
400m
400m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(7)
113
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

22
riders
52.6km
04:09
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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200
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

44
riders
11.1km
00:42
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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31
riders
11.5km
00:41
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
19.1km
01:29
140m
140m
Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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88
runners
5.22km
00:34
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

128
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
runners
10.9km
01:11
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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17
runners
22.9km
02:27
140m
140m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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56
riders
49.4km
02:46
300m
300m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
riders
122km
06:25
690m
690m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
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10
riders
75.2km
04:22
500m
500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

19
riders
50.8km
02:49
370m
370m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
riders
50.7km
02:16
360m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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12
riders
36.2km
01:33
280m
280m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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10
riders
47.5km
02:04
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

9
riders
64.4km
02:48
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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True skov offers a range of outdoor activities including mountain biking, hiking, jogging, touring cycling, road cycling, and gravel biking. The region provides routes for various skill levels across these sports.
Yes, True skov features mountain biking trails, often combined with adjacent Hasle Bakker and Skjoldhøjkilen. Trails offer varied landscapes with dense woodland, open meadows, and technical sections. Explore available routes in the MTB Trails around True skov guide.
Mountain biking trails in True skov cater to different skill levels. They include technical sections with uphill hairpin turns and areas with significant elevation gain. Routes range from challenging to longer rides through diverse forest and open areas.
Yes, a network of pathways crisscrosses True skov, suitable for hiking and jogging. Marked routes of various lengths are available. Find more information in the Hiking around True skov guide.
True skov offers pathways suitable for family strolls and picnics by the lake. Specific family-friendly hiking options are available. Consult the Family-friendly hikes around True skov guide for suitable routes.
Yes, True skov includes two fenced areas specifically for exercising dogs, known as "hundeskove." Dogs are permitted in these designated areas.
True skov is located west of Aarhus, Denmark. Public transport options are available to reach the area. Guides like Hikes from bus stations around True skov provide routes starting from public transport hubs.
True skov features open areas, a lake, and diverse tree species. A unique area called "Little America" is dedicated to North American tree species. The artwork "The Heart of Winter" by Jørn Rønnau is also located within the forest.
True skov is primarily a deciduous forest with species like oak, beech, and ash. Sections with conifers and pines are also present. Alder, poplar, and larch were initially planted to support the young forest.
Komoot offers several guides for True skov, including MTB Trails around True skov, Hiking around True skov, and Cycling around True skov. Guides for family-friendly hikes and running trails are also available.
True skov is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 69,000 visitors sharing their experiences. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Information regarding specific permits for mountain biking in True skov is not provided. Visitors should consult local regulations or the managing authority for current requirements.
True skov is administered by the State of Denmark under the Danish Nature Agency (Naturstyrelsen). The forest was primarily established in 1994 and continues to expand.
Yes, True skov and the adjacent Hasle Bakker offer marked running routes of various lengths. These include options for 3 km (1.9 miles), 5 km (3.1 miles), 7 km (4.3 miles), and 10 km (6.2 miles). The Running Trails around True skov guide provides further details.

