There are four hiking routes in Uhrehøje and Myrhøj Plantation, and they can easily be combined. The green route in Uhrehøje Plantation offers beautiful nature, forest scenery, and burial mounds.
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Hiking trail in Uhrehøje Plantation (circular route, 3.5 km, green route)
In the heart of Vesthimmerland’s nature, the Uhrehøje and Myrhøj Plantations hide four varied hiking routes, each offering unique nature experiences.
Here you can experience everything from peaceful forest paths and open heathlands to bird-rich bogs and old gravel pits. Whether you prefer a short, relaxed walk or a longer hike through hilly terrain, you’ll find a route to suit you.
Lace up your shoes and let the scents, sounds, and landscapes of the forest guide you into nature.
Starting point for the hiking route
By car or bicycle
Park at the site at Farsøvej 95. This is also the starting point for the white and yellow routes. The green route starts about 100 metres along the gravel road/Farsøvej and continues as a scenic walk into the plantation.
Along Farsøvej is the house belonging to Uhrehøje – Teambuilding and Event, which can be rented for corporate events, parties, or holidays.
The MTB club has installed a defibrillator at the house.
By public transport
If you are travelling by public transport, the nearest bus stop is located 1.4 km from the starting point. The stop is called “Sjørup Gårde (Farsøvej/Vesthimmerlands Kommune)” and is served by bus line 522 operated by NT (Nordjyllands Trafikselskab).
- Use Rejseplanen.dk or the NT app to get the exact route from your starting point.
- Check whether your bus requires advance booking – especially on Telebus services (typically line 522).
- Important: Check the timetable and whether booking is required.
Good to know about marking, type, and length
The green circular route (3.5 km) in Uhrehøje and Myrhøj Plantation is hilly, but a pleasant loop along cosy forest roads, woodland paths, and a gravel road.
Please be aware that there may be roots on the paths.
Please note
Be prepared to pass through quite a few spider webs, as there is lively activity in nature in these lovely plantations.
What you can experience on the hiking route
- Burial mounds: You pass several historical burial mounds. In Uhrehøje and Myrhøj Plantation there are more than 20 registered burial mounds dating all the way back to the Stone Age.
- The 100-year-old beech: A beech tree that is approximately 100 years old.
Practical information
Toilets
There is a shelter, water, and a compost toilet at the parking area on Farsøvej.
Food and drink
Bring your own and enjoy it before, after, or during the trip.