If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Møldrup, you can tailor your stay to your interests: Himmerlandsstien passes through natural and cultural landscapes, Borup Hede offers marked trails, and Hvolris Jernalder focuses on the Iron Age. There are also activity areas with different focuses. When planning your trip, it is worth deciding first whether hiking, landscape or archaeology is your priority.
Himmerlandsstien and trails
Himmerlandsstien runs between Viborg and Hvam. It was established on a former railway track and is considered a cultural experience route along its entire length. Along the way, it passes through distinctive landscapes and natural habitats, including former railway woodlands. The former railway track and the varied scenery together shape the character of the route.
At the former station grounds on Himmerlandsstien in Møldrup, there is a picnic shelter with tables and benches, as well as an outdoor fire pit with benches. A public toilet is located beside the former station building near the stop. The former station is therefore also a useful landmark for anyone interested in the trail and its railway past.
Borup Hede: landscape and circular trails
Borup Hede forms a central part of the 450-hectare protected area in the Simested Ådal valley. A marked hiking trail leads, among other places, to the Brakbjerg viewpoint. From its 27-metre height, you can enjoy a wide view over most of the river valley. This gives the trail a clear destination: a view across the Ådal landscape.
There are two marked circular trails at Borup Hede, approximately one and 4.5 kilometres long. The shorter and longer loops offer different distances for your planning, but the distances alone do not indicate how long the walks will take. The car parks at Borup Hede and the gravel path between them are suitable for wheelchair users. This suitability applies to the specified car parks and gravel path.
Hvolris Jernalder and the Iron Age
Hvolris Jernalder focuses primarily on the Iron Age around the year 1 and is surrounded by woodland and hills. Archaeological excavations are located right next to a reconstructed Iron Age village. There is also an archaeological exhibition featuring finds from excavations at the site. Finds, excavations and the village reconstruction thus offer different ways to explore the past.
The summer programme at Hvolris Jernalder includes living history, traditional crafts, archery and cooking over an open fire. These activities are specifically part of the summer programme. The museum's address is Herredsvejen 135, V. Bjerregrav, 9632 Møldrup.
More activities and practical information
The Mølleskoven dog area in Møldrup has a network of paths and open grassy areas. Astrupparken is connected to Himmerlandsstien in Møldrup. There is also an activity area at the football pitch and multi-purpose field, with a skatepark, ramps and a parkour course. These places complement the hiking and nature options with other activities that you can include in your plans according to your interests.
Møldrup Bål- og Aktivitetsplads has approximately one kilometre of marked footpaths. Information boards provide details about nature at the site and around the trail network. Facilities include two shelters, a shelter with a fire pit, a composting toilet and a simple fire pit. Cycle Route 27 passes near the site. If you plan to use the facilities, check their availability before your visit.
There are bus connections from Møldrup, including routes towards Viborg and Aalestrup. Check the current timetable for your specific journey. This will help you coordinate your arrival with your planned trails, the seasonal activities at Hvolris or a visit to other activity areas.
Discover more destinations: Stoholm, Lynderup, Skals, Rødkærsbro, Karup Municipality, Løgstrup, Hjarbæk, Bjerringbro.
For the overall travel guide: Viborg Municipality.
