Rold Skov (forest)

Store Blåkilde is a famous spring in Rebild and a sight to behold. When the sun shines upon the clear water of Store Blåkilde, the blue colors looks its best.

Rold Skov Forest offers lots of different hiking routes - from short routes to the more demanding ones. But they all have in common, that they are offering great nature experiences.

RebildPorten has gathered all the information you will need before you go mountain biking in Rold Skov Forest. All you have to do now, is to tighten the helmet and speed up the pace!

Here, you will find an overview map of Rold Skov Forest, lots of routes, tour suggestions, marked routes for both running, mountain biking, cycling, riding etc.

Here, you will find a list of the different springs and lakes in Rold Skov Forest - for instance Store Blåkilde, Madum Sø etc.

Madum Sø is great for swimming and bathing, and the shallow water is ideal for children. The surrounding trails take you on a beautiful hike around the lake. 

Here, you will find a guide to do a mushroom-gathering expedition in Danish nature. The guide will help you to know which mushrooms there are eatable, and which kinds to leave in the forest. Good luck to you!

The thieves from Rold is a gang of thieves from the 1800s, who stole from everyone. They were horrifying and without conscience. Here, you can read more about the thieves.

Experience the magic of Thingbæk Limestone Mines! Explore the illuminated tunnels featuring unique sculptures, and learn about REGAN Vest and the Cold War at Rebildcentret.

The area of Rold Skov called The Giants' Backyard is surrounded by a well-growing self-seeded stand of especially Douglas fir. The trees in this area are the tallest trees in the entire forest. 

Bring your friends and family along for the beautiful hike around Store Økssø. A truely amazing and peaceful hike, that is acknowledge by many locals.

Lille Økssø was previously a lake, but has turned into a marsh - a small water puddle is still left. Enjoy the view from the brid tower.

Experience this amazing area with its landslide hole, which origin is covered by mystery and legends.

A special place in Rold Skov, which was in use during the war of 1864.

Surrounded by beautiful nature this scenic lake offers a large variety of insect species. 

Experience the impressive sinkhole with its 35 meter diameter and 12 meter depth is one of the biggest sinkholes in Rold Skov. A myth about the place, tells that the legendary Robbers from Rold, lived here.