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Experience the scenery around Køge Bay

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Scenic experiences are always within easy reach in Køge. You will find woods and beaches in the immediate vicinity, providing rich opportunities for great walking and cycling tours while enjoying nature.

Trails in Køge and Borup

The Køge area offer plenty of walking trails. You can always go to Alltrails.com for more. 

Vandrestier
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Køge Å Path

Åsen i Køge
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The bronze path

Tangmoseskoven - Køge
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Tangmose Forest

Dyndet
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Dyndet by Borup

Trail suggestions for experienced hikers

Sti - Køge Å-Regnemarks Bakke
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Køge Å - Regnemarks Bakke

Explore this 23.8 km out-and-back trail near Vigersted. Ideal for hiking, biking, and running, the trail is open year-round and offers peaceful surroundings. Dogs are welcome on a leash.
Rute i Køgeområdet
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Køge - Vallø Castle - Stevns

This 16.9 km loop trail near Køge is popular for camping, hiking, and running. It takes you on a scenic route between Køge and Vallø Castle Park. Open year-round. Dogs are welcome on a leash. 
Skovhus Vænge - stop på Nordstjernestien
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Nordstjernestien (North star path)

This 44.6 km long trail follows the Nordstjernestien between Ølsemagle Lynd and Præstekær, offering scenic views along the way. You'll pass through forests like Krageskov, Purlund, Magleby Skov, and Gjorslev Bøgekskov.

Nature areas in and around Køge

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Beaches along Køge Bay

Åsen Køge
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Køge Ridge

Kig på fugle
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Ølsemagle Sand Bar

Kimmerslev Sø
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Kimmerslev Lake

Surfer ved Stevns Klint
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Stevns

Outdoor destinations

Køge Marina
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Marinas

There are two marinas in Køge where you can dock your boat or simply visit and take in the harbor atmosphere.

rhododendron
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The Rhododendron Park

Experience one of the country's largest collections of rhododendrons. It is open to the public on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 2 PM-6 PM.

Taghave i Rådhusstræde, Køge
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Roof top gardens in Strædet

Visit the roof top gardens situated on the roof of three buildings in Rådhusstrædet. The gardens are always open to the public.

Soveposer i shelter
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Shelters and campsites

If you wish to sleep outdoors, the Køge Bay area offers several options, not far from Copenhagen.

Gangbroen til Ejby Mose
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Boardwalk in Ejby Mose

A magnificent view and the opportunity to observe a wonderful and diverse birdlife await you as you step onto the boardwalk in Ejby Mose.

Cykeltur
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Cycling holiday in Køge

Enjoy the view from the saddle along Køge Bay or take the 22 km Køge Å Path to Dyndet or the idyllic Kimmerslev Lake.

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