Vissenbjerg Bakker/Vissenbjerg Hills
Experience Nature: 5 Hiking Trails in Vissenbjerg Hills
Welcome to Vissenbjerg Hills, one of Denmark’s closest things to mountains.
Discover a scenic area at the top of Funen, filled with breathtaking views and exceptional hiking trails. A landscape shaped by powerful glaciers, forming an impressive terrain of hills, steep slopes, and deep ravines.
Explore nature and experience Vissenbjerg Hills on foot with our recommended hiking trails.
Overview of the Hiking Trails
All five routes are marked trails and share the same recommended starting point.
- Yellow: 2.5 km
- Red: 3 km (climb mountains)
- Blue: 3 km
- Green: 4 km
- Heart Trail: 3.5 km (Hill Trail in Assens)
→ Yellow Trail: Around the Lake
Distance: 2.5 km
Difficulty: Easy
Take a relaxing walk around the lake and enjoy the calm waters while spotting the rich birdlife. This easy trail is perfect for the whole family and offers beautiful scenery in the heart of Vissenbjerg Hills.
→ Red Trail: Climb Mountains
Distance: 3 km
Difficulty: Hard
For those seeking heights and challenges, the red hiking trail is perfect. Follow moderately steep paths and be rewarded with a panoramic view from the hilltop ‘Udsigten Vissenbjerg’.
→ Blue Trail: Around the Hills
Distance: 3 km
Difficulty: Intermediate
This route takes you through the remnants of glaciers, where dense forests and open landscapes create a contrast-filled hiking experience. You'll also reach ‘Udsigten Vissenbjerg’, where you can enjoy the stunning view.
→ Green Trail: Around the Hills
Distance: 4 km
Difficulty: Easy
Take the quiet but longer hiking route, passing through ‘Afgrunden’ and ‘Under Bakkerne’. ‘Afgrunden’ is an impressive gorge, shaped by the melting waters of ice age lakes. The gorge cuts through clay deposits and can be slippery in wet weather. While hiking, look out for woodpeckers drumming on hollow trees. At ‘Under Bakkerne’, the landscape opens up with breathtaking views over the rolling terrain surrounding Brænde Å. This area is ideal for a break and even an overnight stay, as there is a shelter available.
→ Heart Trail: Hill Trail in Assens
Distance: 3.5 km
Difficulty: Easy
Trail brochure: Open here
Experience the magnificent terrain of Vissenbjerg Hills through our scenic Heart Trail, developed by the Heart Association. The path takes you through hilly landscapes, past the wooden sculptures of ‘The Vissenbjerg Robbers’. It winds through Vissenbjerg Forest, a naturally developing woodland, and past the Production School area, offering diverse nature and rich birdlife near the ravine and clay pits. The 3.5 km route provides panoramic views, deep ravine lookouts, and the chance to spot grazing cattle in the clay pit area.
A unique hike that not only strengthens the heart physically but also blends nature and history in Vissenbjerg Hills. – Find other Heart Trails here: https://hjerteforeningen.dk/hjertestier/rute/
Fun Fact
From the top, you can clearly see a different type of hilly landscape to the south (almost egg-shaped hills), including the protected Frøbjerg Hills and Brændholt Mountain.
Vissenbjerg Hills and ‘Afgrunden’ are protected areas and designated as a geological interest zone.
Parking
Parking and access to all four trails are recommended from Lergyden, by the lake in Vissenbjerg: Find directions here
Accommodation Options
In Vissenbjerg Hills, you can spend the night either in nature or at Fugleviglund.
- Shelter accommodation in Vissenbjerg Hills: Read more here
- Accommodation at Fugleviglund (B&B): Read more here
Tour Suggestions in Vissenbjerg Hills
Vissenbjerg also offers many other attractions and sights. Follow this tour suggestion or get inspired by some of the stops along the way.
- Tour suggestion in Vissenbjerg: Read more here
Public Toilets
You can find two public toilets in Vissenbjerg here: At Odensevej & at Østervang