Experience the iconic Gudenå river

Along the way, the river grows from hundreds of springs and winds its way north through landscapes filled with life and history. Since the Middle Ages, the Gudenå has been a lifeline for fishing, transport, and industry, and communities, monasteries, and mills have developed along its banks.

You can follow the Gudenå from Mossø, where it meets the Salten River, continuing through Gudensø, Rye Møllesø and on to Ry. In Ry, the river flows beneath the old mill bridge and eel trap before continuing into Birksø and Julsø.

The newly established Gudenå Trail stretches 175 km past new shelter sites, outdoor facilities with toilets and showers, picnic huts, tent sites, and bridges along the entire route. If you want to get on the water yourselves, you can rent canoes, kayaks, and small electric boats at the harbour in Ry. From here, you can also take the tour boat Turisten to the foot of Himmelbjerget. The Gudenå is also perfect for a peaceful SUP trip, and you can make a stop at Alling Vest, a protected area with a fire pit and a tent site.

Good to know for trips on the water

• At Ry Kano, you can rent canoes and choose where your trip starts and ends
• Outdoor Connection offers introductions and guided tours
• If you want to try SUP, Shaka Life provides lessons with experienced instructors
• Take tour boats from Ry, the foot of Himmelbjerget, and Silkeborg
• Rent electric boats from Ry River-boats at the marina

The Upstream Bus

Return to your starting point with the Upstream Bus, which runs daily during the school summer holidays and on weekends in August. The bus departs from Ry in the afternoon and ends at Tørring Camping.