Near Borris, a path leads from a rest area beside a municipal road to a viewpoint and the Skjern Å. There is also a cycling route with specified surfaces and a stretch of river where you can travel in non-motorised boats, canoes and kayaks. These different options give you concrete points of reference when weighing up nature trails, cycling and activities on the water for your trip.

Trails, cycling route and water

At Torsvig Åslynge near Borris, there is a rest area beside a municipal road. From there, a path leads to a viewpoint and the Skjern Å. The destinations are clearly identified: the path connects a stop at the rest area with a stretch leading to the viewpoint and river. If you would rather get a sense of a cycling route, “Skjern Enge og Å” has its own information on length and surface.

The “Skjern Enge og Å” cycling route is about 49 kilometres long. Of this, 29.5 kilometres are on asphalt and 16.5 kilometres on gravel. These two surface figures refer to sections of the route, not the entire route. This makes it possible to distinguish the approximate total length from the breakdown by surface. When planning, bear in mind that surface conditions may change.

On the main course of the Skjern Å, you may travel downstream from Borris to Ringkøbing Fjord in non-motorised boats, canoes and kayaks. Both the main course and the direction of travel are therefore relevant. Check the current local rules before setting out, as navigation regulations may change.

The fishing waters in Skjern Ådal have different boundaries: they extend from Borris Krog in the east to the cable ferries and Pumpestation Nord in the west. If you plan to fish, check the currently applicable boundaries and rules in advance. This lets you plan your fishing around the designated waters rather than treating the boating stretch of river as the fishing area.

Heathland and wetlands

Borris Hede covers 4,720 hectares and is Denmark’s largest continuous heathland area. Skjern Enge offers a different landscape: this 2,200-hectare natural area consists mostly of meadows, wetlands and lakes. It lies between Skjern and Tarm, along the route from Borris to Ringkøbing Fjord. These figures help distinguish heathland and wetlands as different landscape features; the area figures refer to the respective sites.

Getting there, accommodation and events

Borris is connected to public transport by train and bus. Check current timetables before deciding on your arrival and departure. Near Borris, Borris Krog has a basic overnight site with shelters, a fire pit and a composting toilet. This describes a simple type of overnight stay with specific facilities. If this site is an option for your trip, confirm its current availability in advance.

Events can also play a part in planning your trip. Dalager Marked is held annually in the Borris area as a horse and traders’ market; dates and programme may change. So check the event details before planning your trip around it. The Borris area also hosts tractor pulling at Easter at the arena of Borris Landbrugsskole. Here too, it is worth checking the latest dates and programme.

Discover more destinations: Østerby, Hemmet, Bjerregård, Stavning, Hvide Sande, Hovvig, Muldbjerg, Videbæk Municipality

For the general travel overview: Ringkøbing-Skjern Municipality.