Experience one of our favourite day trips on Gudenåen - From Åle to Gudenå Camping or Vestbirk Camping
Take a wonderful day trip on the Gudenåen river starting from Åle Campsite. This route offers Beautiful nature experiencesQuiet stretches and several good opportunities for breaks along the way. The tour can end at Gudenå Camping or Vestbirk Campingdepending on how far you want to sail.
Route overview
- Åle Teltplads → Gudenå Camping: 11 km (approx. 3 hours)
- Gudenå Camping → Vestbirk Camping: 7 km (approx. 2 hours)
Detailed route information
Starting point - Åle Teltplads
Your tour starts at Åle Campsitefrom which you have 4 km sailing to Åstedbro Campsite. Here you will find great facilities such as Toilet, water, fire pit and table/bench set. Close by is also Åstedbro Grillwhere you can enjoy a meal before continuing your journey.
After Approximately 2 hours sailing time From Åstedbro you will reach Gudenå Camping in Brestenbro. Here you will find a wealth of facilities, including Toilets, water, kitchen, fire pit, table/bench set, covered dining area, electricity, shop, café, playground and mini golf course. This makes the Gudenå Camping a great place to end your trip with a well-deserved break or to try your hand at their Fun mini golf course.
Extend your trip to Vestbirk Camping
If you want a slightly longer trip, you can continue further 7 kilometres (approximately 2 hours) to Vestbirk Camping. On this part of the route, the river widens and the water deepens, but the sailing remains adventurous and scenic.
When you get closer Bredvadmølle, you will find a rest area with toilets - this is located on the right, just before Bredvad Bridge. Shortly after crossing the bridge, you'll sail out onto the Bredvad Lake. Keep right and shortly after you will arrive at Vestbirk Camping.
Vestbirk Camping is a great place to end the tripwhere you can enjoy a meal in their grill bar Or choose to stay in a tent and extend the experience with a cosy evening in the beautiful surroundings.
Practical information
End locations:
- Gudenå Camping - Perfect for a day trip with suitable sailing (drop off your canoe/kayak no later than 10:00 am). 17.00)
- Vestbirk Camping - For those who want a longer trip (canoe/kayak drop-off no later than 1:00 pm). 16.00)
Accommodation:
Although this trip is planned as a day tripit may be a good idea to Bring your own tent or book one of our Family Packageswhere a pitched tent is ready upon arrival at the final destination.
The counterflow bus:
On this southern stretch of the Gudenåen you can use the free Countercurrent busthat makes it easy to get back to Tørring or other stops along the way. Check the current timetables for 2025 by clicking here.
Plan your perfect day trip
Whether you choose to end your trip at Gudenå Camping or Vestbirk CampingThis route is perfect for those who want a scenic and relaxing cruise with breaks and great facilities along the way.
Book your canoe adventure with Tørring Kanoudlejning and have a fantastic day on Gudenåen!
