Hiking Hut in Elmelund Forest

Stay overnight in a shelter in Elmelund Forest

The shelter is set in a clearing surrounded by woodland. It sleeps four people, and there is a fire pit right next to it. If you plan to use the fire pit, remember to bring your own firewood.

Tents are not permitted at the shelter site. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead.

Facilities at the shelter site

There is a drinking water point about 150 metres from the shelter. The nearest toilet is around 90 metres away, and there is also an accessible portable toilet by the parking area.

There is also a container in the clearing with equipment for nature activities and outdoor cooking. Private visitors can arrange to borrow a Krible-Krable backpack through Skibhusgården Nature and Outdoor Centre. Schools, institutions and associations can also borrow outdoor equipment through Grejbank Fyn.

Practical information before your stay

The shelter can be booked in advance. From the parking area on Elmelundsvej, it is about 175 metres along the paths to the shelter site, making it fairly easy to reach even if you are carrying gear.

See the shelter in Elmelund Forest on the map

A young forest with an important purpose

Elmelund Forest is the largest forest in Odense Municipality and also a relatively new nature area. It was established through a partnership between the Danish Nature Agency, Odense Municipality and VandCenter Syd, with an important purpose: protecting the groundwater beneath the area. Today, the forest covers around 390 hectares of woodland and open natural areas, with an extensive network of trails and a wide variety of trees and shrubs.