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Heden Heathland – Bryrup Vrads Heritage Railway loop from Vrads

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Denmark

Central Denmark

Silkeborg

Heden Heathland – Bryrup Vrads Heritage Railway loop from Vrads

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Heden Heathland – Bryrup Vrads Heritage Railway loop from Vrads

06:29

24.2km

290m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Parking

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1.60 km

View of Vrads Sande

Highlight • Viewpoint

The impressive landscape of Vrads Sande is a truly unique highlight in the heart of Denmark. This unusual area of inland sand dunes was formed centuries ago due to sand drift from overgrazing and deforestation. The panoramic view of this near-desert environment is a striking and unexpected sight, providing a dramatic contrast to the surrounding forests. It's a wonderful place to appreciate the country's diverse landscape.

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2.17 km

View of Heather Fields and Lake near Silkeborg

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.18 km

Heden Heathland

Highlight • Natural

This viewpoint over the Heden Heathland offers you a spectacular panorama of this unique landscape. From this vantage point, you can take in the vast, open expanse of the heath, a defining feature of the area. It's particularly beautiful in late summer, when the heather blooms in a sea of purple, creating a striking and memorable sight. The area offers a profound sense of solitude and is a great spot to appreciate the ancient and wild beauty of the Danish countryside.

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6.71 km

Sillerup Plantage

Forest

10.0 km

Elk Viewing Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.9 km

Idyllic meadow trail

Highlight • Trail

Idyllic and peaceful path through the meadow area in Skærbæk Plantage, surrounded by coniferous trees and shrubs.

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15.9 km

Skærbæk Plantation

Highlight • Forest

A beautiful destination for outdoor activities (cycling, mountain biking and hiking) in a hilly landscape of forests and meadows.

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18.5 km

Vrads Sande and Snabegård Plantation Information Sign

Highlight • Rest Area

Bryrup Vrads Heritage Railway

Highlight • Monument

The line is an approx. 5 km long section of the Horsens-Bryrup-Silkeborg Railway, which was closed in 1968. The journey goes from Bryrup through a wooded area past the lakes Kvindsø, Kulsø and Snabe Igelsø to Vrads train station. A very nice ride, which is rightly called "Denmark's most beautiful railway".

More information about the timetable and the history of the route can be found at veteranbanen.dk

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24.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

7.29 km

2.91 km

936 m

415 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

5.29 km

2.95 km

2.55 km

141 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

21°C

9°C

20 %

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Heden Heathland – Bryrup Vrads Heritage Railway loop from Vrads

View of Vrads Sande

View of Heather Fields and Lake near Silkeborg

Heden Heathland

Elk Viewing Spot

Idyllic meadow trail

Skærbæk Plantation

Vrads Sande and Snabegård Plantation Information Sign

Bryrup Vrads Heritage Railway

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