Hiking 
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Gudenåen is Denmark’s longest river. From the source in Tinnet Krat to the outlet in Randers Fjord is approximately 160 kilometers. It runs through some of Denmark’s most varied nature and offers intimate nature experiences and magnificent views. Read about the three sections of Gudenåen – south, middle and north – here.
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Gudenåen South
Smalle åløb og overjordisk stemning i Gudars Land
From Tinnet Krat to Klostermølle, Gudenåen runs from its source through the land of Gudar. This is the origin of the legend of the demigod Gudar, who created the meanders and name of the river Gudenå. In this otherworldly landscape, nature’s beauty surpasses itself.
Gudenåen Middle
Lake Highlands and panoramic views
From Klostermølle to Silkeborg, the river Gudenå runs through the beautiful Søhøjland. Experience the undulating mosaic landscape, the magnificent views and the sea-green nature that is good for body and soul.
Gudenåen North
Åbne vidder og smukke boardwalks i pramdragernes land
From Silkeborg to Randers, the river Gudenå runs through the landscape of barges, which for hundreds of years was an important waterway and transportation route in Denmark. Experience a world of water through adventurous wilderness, past the country’s largest dammed lake, under historic bridges and the magnificent delta south of Randers.
