The track beside Harlevholm and Haldgård
goes through a private farm on both sides of rhus River valley. The track is partly an old church footpath which crossed rhus River by a bridge and
connected Harlevholm with G. Harlev.
Årslev Engsø (Meadow Lake)
was drained in 1959-62 to allow for an even more intensive agriculture. In 2003 the County of Århus and Århus District Council started a nature
rehabilitation project and re-established Årslev Engsø (Meadow Lake). Along with Braband Lake it is expected that this area will be of utmost
importance to birdlife.
Braband Lake and Sølyst Nature Centre
Braband Lake, through which Århus River runs, was a brackish water fjord after the last Ice Age, but now it is freshwater lake beside a town with
footpaths and great importance for recreation. There is a nature guide employed at the nature centre and there are meeting-rooms and teaching
facilities there.
Marselisborg Woods and Memorial Park
The woods around Marselisborg Palace are close to the city and have been used by many people as a recreational area and that includes Varna Palace,
Thors Mill and the Deer Park. Marselisborg Memorial Park was opened in 1925 and it is a 15 hectare area which slopes towards Århus Bay and has a view
over towards Mols and Skødshoved.
Riis Wood
has belonged to the citizens of Århus for more than 600 years and for many years the citys only place for an excursion. In Riis Wood there is a
shooting pavilion, Sjette Frederiks Inn and a network of marked footpaths.
The tracks near Skejby and Nymølle
lead through a farming area that is near the city, which surrounds The Agriculture Advisory Centre and is beside Koldkær Brook, a small tributary to
the River Egå.
Skåde Wood and the Nature Centre Ørnereden (The Eagle Nest).
This coastal stretch of wood is particularly attractive having tall beeches on the slopes to the north and south of the restaurant Ørnereden. There is
one of the nature guides employed by Århus District Council at the Nature Centre Ørnereden, and it is the starting point for guided tours and other
activities in the wood and on the beach.
Holme Bjerge
There is a fantastic view over the City of Århus and the Bay of Århus towards Mols and the islands of Samsø and Tunø from the 128 metre high Jelshøj.
Moesgaard Wood and Moesgaard Beach
are very popular excursion spots. There are many walking routes in the woods around Moesgaard Museum like the one beside Giber Brook.
Fløjstrup Wood
has a particularly attractive coastal stretch with tall beeches on the slopes. Fløjstrup Beach which is one of Århuss finest beaches is at the
southern end of the wood.
Norsminde Fjord and the River Odder
are part of a 20 kilometre long valley stretching from Horsens Fjord to Norsminde. There have been some very important archaeological finds made here
including a complex of settlements dating from 5300-4600 B.C. The fjord itself was designated a game preserve in 1942.
Sondrup Bakker
The Brigsted and Sondrup conservation area covers a total of 2100 hectares on the north side of Horsens Fjord. The island of Vorsø with its colony of
cormorants is also preserved and designated as a reserve. There are marked paths in the varied hilly landscape on the mainland with beech woodlands
and coppices of oak and ash.
Hjarnø
is in Horsens Fjord only about 800 metres from the shore. The buildings there consist of a small harbour shed and farm buildings in the middle of the
island. Hjarnø is well suited for daytrips or a longer holiday stay. There is a rich and diverse plant and bird life there along with good beaches and
the chance for some good walks.
Gyllingnæs
is owned by the Gyllingnæs Estate. The estate covers 616 hectares of which 163 hectares are woodland. Gyllingnæs is a rich and diverse bird sanctuary.
