Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 9 m
- Typical duration
- 49 min
- Waymarked route
Family-Friendly Hikes near Copenhagen
5 routes near Copenhagen qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 3.7 km and 81 m (266 ft) of ascent.
That is 25 percent of the 20 routes we map near Copenhagen. They are shorter than the local average, 3.7 km against 58.8 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 81 m (266 ft) against 162 m (531 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.
Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area. A good share of them are loops, so you can park once and finish where you started.
Trails
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 6.0 km / 3.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 33 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 26 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
- Typical duration
- 27 min
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
- Typical duration
- 49 min
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 6 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 8 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 18 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 2 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 42 m
- Typical duration
- 59 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 6.4 km / 4.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 20 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 32 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 8 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 22 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 12 m
- Typical duration
- 41 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 2.0 km / 1.2 mi
- Typical duration
- 29 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
- Typical duration
- 48 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
- Typical duration
- 25 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 3 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 6 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 6 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 6 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 17 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 6 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 19 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 6 m
- Typical duration
- 48 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
- Typical duration
- 38 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 28 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 15 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 14 m
- Typical duration
- 38 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 33 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 25 min
- Long-distance path
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 17 m
- Typical duration
- 28 min
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 5.0 km / 3.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 7 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 12 min
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 10 m
- Typical duration
- 35 min
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 22 m
- Typical duration
- 36 min
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 6 m
- Typical duration
- 28 min
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 6 min
Easy
Capital Region of Denmark · Denmark
- Distance
- 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 15 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 15 min
The shortlist, side by side
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KulsvierstienCapital Region of Denmark | 3.4 km | 9 m | 49 min | Easy | April to October |
| Lille Hareskov gul ruteCapital Region of Denmark | 6.0 km | 33 m | 1 hr 26 min | Easy | April to October |
| Grøn Kløversti, BrøndbyCapital Region of Denmark | 1.8 km | flat | 27 min | Easy | April to October |
| Grøn Kløversti, TåstrupCapital Region of Denmark | 3.4 km | flat | 49 min | Easy | April to October |
| 5'erenCapital Region of Denmark | 4.7 km | 6 m | 1 hr 8 min | Easy | April to October |
| ÅdalenCapital Region of Denmark | 4.3 km | 18 m | 1 hr 2 min | Easy | April to October |
| Arrenakke BakkerCapital Region of Denmark | 4.1 km | 42 m | 59 min | Easy | April to October |
| Bastrup Sø RundturCapital Region of Denmark | 6.4 km | 20 m | 1 hr 32 min | Easy | April to October |
| Blå Kløversti, BrøndbyCapital Region of Denmark | 5.7 km | 8 m | 1 hr 22 min | Easy | April to October |
| Bymidten - KløverstiCapital Region of Denmark | 2.8 km | 12 m | 41 min | Easy | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Kulsvierstien, Arrenakke Bakker, Ådalen. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.
Frequently asked questions
Related guides
Other shortlists covering the same area or the same kind of terrain.
- Moderate Hiking Trails in Capital Region of Denmark42
- Moderate Hiking Trails in Denmark42
- Hiking Trails Under 10 km in Capital Region of Denmark37
- Hiking Trails Under 10 km in Denmark37
- Best Autumn Hikes in Capital Region of Denmark30
- Best Summer Hikes in Denmark30
- Best Summer Hikes in Capital Region of Denmark30
- Best Autumn Hikes in Denmark30
- Loop Trails in Capital Region of Denmark28
- Loop Trails in Denmark28
- Hiking Trails Under 5 km in Denmark20
- Hiking Trails Under 5 km in Capital Region of Denmark20
- Hiking Trails Over 20 km in Capital Region of Denmark18
- Hard Hiking Trails in Capital Region of Denmark15
- Hard Hiking Trails near Copenhagen14
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