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The Gudenå River is Denmark’s longest river. From its source in Tinnet Krat to its mouth in Randers Fjord, it is approximately 160 kilometers long. It flows through some of Denmark’s most diverse natural landscapes and offers intimate nature experiences and magnificent views. Read about the Gudenå River’s three sections—south, central, and north—here.
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If you come across something on your walk that you’d like to report to the municipality or the Danish Nature Agency, use the “Giv et praj” app.
Alternatively, you can email the GudenaSamarbejdet Secretariat at gunn@favrskov.dk. Be sure to include the exact location and, if possible, a brief description of what you have discovered.
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Gudenåen South
Smalle åløb og overjordisk stemning i Gudars Land
From Tinnet Krat to Klostermølle, the Gudenå River flows from its source through the land of Gudar. This is the origin of the legend of the demigod Gudar, who created the river’s meanders and gave it its name. In this otherworldly landscape, the beauty of nature surpasses itself.
Gudenåen Middle
Lake Highlands and panoramic views
From Klostermølle to Silkeborg, the Gudenå River flows through the beautiful Søhøjland region. Discover the undulating mosaic landscape, the magnificent views, and the lake-green nature that are good for both 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.
