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      Silkeborg trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Horseback, Backcountry Skiing, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often faint trail. Common trail features include berms, drops and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Nordskoven, Vesterskoven and Søhøjlandet.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Oct 26, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      111
      Trails Mountain Bike
      107
      Trails E-Bike
      102
      Trails Gravel Bike
      19
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      7
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      4
      Trails Horse
      17
      Trails Hike
      28
      Trails Trail Running
      28
      Trails Snowshoe
      1
      Trails Downhill Ski
      2
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      12
      Total Distance
      67 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      25 miles
      Total Descent
      7,082 ft
      Total Vertical
      373 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      436 ft
      Reports
      4,453
      Photos
      705
      Completed Counter
      19,980

      Sub Regions

      Popular Silkeborg Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 77 ft • 325 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction. It features berm and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 2.5 • 2,087 ft • 50 ft • 321 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 50 ft green climb. It features berm and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 3.0 • 3,635 ft • 123 ft • 319 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 123 ft blue climb. It features berm and bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 4.0 • 4,377 ft • 112 ft • 313 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 112 ft green climb. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 2.5 • 1,965 ft • 73 ft • 312 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 73 ft green climb. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 2.0 • 2,208 ft • 39 ft • 312 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 39 ft green climb. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 2.0 • 2,484 ft • 140 ft • 311 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 140 ft green climb. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 3.0 • 3,681 ft • 49 ft • 309 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 49 ft green climb. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today

      • 5 rides

      Yesterday

      • 8 rides
      Past Week
      • 29 rides

      Silkeborg Mountain Bike Routes

      ★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 1,279 ft • 21 •
      Vesterskovens blå spor hele vejen rundt.
      ★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 667 ft • 16 • Loop •
      Dette er primært det blå spor. Ud fra dette kan man tage røde og sorte afstikkere
      11 miles • 1,330 ft • 19 • Out & Back •
      Rød route I versterskoven, består mest af blå spor
      8 miles • 1,085 ft • 31 • Out & Back •
      Nordskoven Sort Spor er en udfordrende rute for dem som gerne vil afprøve deres evner
      7 miles • 906 ft • 19 • Out & Back •
      Tur rundt i Nordskoven med de røde linier
      31 miles • 2,501 ft • 0 •
      Fin tur far Silkeborg, rundt om Julsø og tilbage igen.

      Photos of Silkeborg Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Silkeborg Mountain Bike

      MtbLund on Hugormen
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      trail: Hugormen
      0:31 | 18 | Aug 7, 2026
      Gap jump
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      0:07 | 15 | Jun 6, 2026
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      0:07 | 6 | Apr 28, 2026
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      0:10 | 8 | Oct 19, 2025
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      0:40 | 9 | Aug 24, 2025
      Trailwork
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      trail: Madam Blå
      0:30 | 21 | Jun 27, 2025
      Silkeborg
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      2:55 | 55 | Aug 29, 2024
      black jump line fail
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      0:29 | 96 | Jul 3, 2021

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

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      Recent Comments

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      martinhoeghreportDe forelskede træerDe to drænrør der er mogle meter længde...
      Jul 20, 2026 @ 12:28pm
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      NiccoNordborgreportHugorms HaleSpordag Dato 25/10
      Apr 28, 2026 @ 11:26am
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      HansYFr4dYreportDe nedre skydebanesvingTræet er fjernet
      Oct 11, 2025 @ 6:44am
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      martinhoeghreportDe nedre skydebanesvingHej Niels. Skal vi mødes uden på det sted...
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      martinhoeghreportStore MarkThorbjørn Nørgård Lovende...
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      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike10765 miles6,949 ft25 miles374 ft
      #789#16984,453611,499
      E-Bike10264 miles6,637 ft24 miles374 ft
      #619#1424,43751,740
      Gravel Bike1926 miles2,257 ft11 miles315 ft
      #901#245253
      Adaptive Bike713 miles922 ft5 miles315 ft
      #331#3194
      Winter Fat Bike44,150 ft39 ft1,050 ft144 ft
      #336#6365
      Horse1722 miles1,503 ft9 miles374 ft
      #315#2357
      Hike2837 miles3,143 ft16 miles374 ft
      #1,816#834,049307
      Trail Running2837 miles3,143 ft16 miles374 ft
      #1,351#84,052401
      Snowshoe13,940 ft161 ft2,618 ft157 ft
      1
      Downhill Ski24,829 ft174 ft3,077 ft210 ft
      1
      Backcountry Ski1212 miles1,017 ft6 miles253 ft
      #219#1755

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Silkeborg?
      Silkeborg has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Silkeborg?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Silkeborg are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Silkeborg?
      There are 20 parking locations listed in Silkeborg. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Silkeborg?
      The longest trail in Silkeborg is Silkeruten at 7.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Silkeborg?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Silkeborg?
      ▼ How many trails are in Silkeborg?
      Silkeborg has a total of 111 trails. Of those, 107 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Silkeborg to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Silkeborg?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Silkeborg is Thorsø til Gjessø with 430 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Silkeborg?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Silkeborg is Silkeruten with 353 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Silkeborg?
      Silkeborg supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Backcountry Skiing.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Silkeborg?
      The following bike services are available in Silkeborg:
      • Trail Association (1)
      • Bike Shop (1)
      Browse the full Silkeborg directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Silkeborg?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Silkeborg is De forelskede træer rød 2 with an average grade of 7.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Silkeborg?
      Yes, there are 4 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Silkeborg. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ What trails have the biggest jumps in Silkeborg?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Silkeborg are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Silkeborg?
      The overall region status for Silkeborg is Clear / Green. Out of 95 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 91
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Silkeborg?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Silkeborg:
      • Ideal: 1 trail
      Check the Silkeborg trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Silkeborg?
      Yes, Silkeborg supports e-bike riding. There are 102 trails in Silkeborg that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Silkeborg?
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Silkeborg?
      The most popular Strava segments in Silkeborg are:
      • Lupi Lupi (14,730 athletes)
      • dks længsste (14,389 athletes)
      • lupi lupi op (13,014 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Silkeborg.
      ▼ What are some popular technical trail features in Silkeborg?
      There are 73 technical trail features (TTFs) in Silkeborg. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Silkeborg.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Silkeborg?
      Yes, there are 7 accessible/adaptive trails in Silkeborg. View all adaptive trails in Silkeborg for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Silkeborg?
      There are 1 upcoming events in Silkeborg. View upcoming events. There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Silkeborg directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Silkeborg?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Silkeborg?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Silkeborg are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Silkeborg.
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