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Slåensø Lake – View of the lake loop from Virklund

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Denmark

Central Denmark

Silkeborg

Slåensø Lake – View of the lake loop from Virklund

Moderate

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Slåensø Lake – View of the lake loop from Virklund

03:30

13.3km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. 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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2.06 km

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3.69 km

Consider a walk around Slåensø.
The lake is situated in a very hilly terrain. It is a popular destination with Kongestolen (82 m high) immediately south of Slåensø, offering a fine view to the north. Nearby stands Denmark's tallest tree, a Douglas fir, which is over 50 m high.

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Slåensø

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Slåensø Lake

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Lake Slåensø is located directly south of Lake Borre Sø in the Silkeborg Sønderskov forest area. An outflow via the Millingbæk connects it to the Borre Sø.
The lake was dammed up to about 2 m in order to be able to use the water power that once powered a bone mill, a sawmill and a wooden shoe factory at the mouth of the Millingbæk.
The Slåensø is up to 12 m deep. It is fed exclusively by a few ochre-containing springs on the south side, at the mouths of which you can see swampy, red deposits in several places. The limited water supply means the water is very clean. The lake also owes its name to the springs. It was originally called Slaugen Sø, with "Slaugen" coming from the Old Norse word "Slagna", which means "to flow".
The lake is situated in very hilly terrain and is a popular tourist destination. The Kongestolen (82 m high) is located directly south of the lake, offering a beautiful view to the north.
Nearby stands Denmark's tallest tree, a Douglas fir over 50 m tall. A good hiking trail leads around the entire lake. You can download a map of the lake area here.

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