Skovsøen

Routes Starting from Skovsøen

On this short but beautiful trip, you'll paddle alongside Odense Zoo, where there is a chance to spot some of the animals from your canoe. You will also pass by some of the large, impressive houses along Langelinie.

4 Routes Starting from Skovsøen

Skovsøen - Munke Mose

On this short but beautiful trip, you will paddle past Odense Zoo, where you might spot some of the animals up close from the canoe. The route also takes you past the impressive villas on Langelinie, which radiate charm and history.

The canoes are returned on the grass at Aafarten’s Canoe Rental on the left side of the river, just after Kastanjevej.

At Munke Mose, you can buy traditional ice cream cones, soft serve, slush ice, coffee, and more at Odense Aafart's outdoor café.

Duration: Approximately 1-1.5 hours
Difficulty Level: ★☆☆ (Let)

Skovsøen - Munke Mose - Skovsøen

You start at Skovsøen and paddle past Odense Zoo, where you might be able to spot some of the animals up close from the canoe. The journey also takes you past the impressive villas on Langelinie, which exude charm and history.

At Munke Mose, you can take a break and enjoy some packed food or perhaps an ice cream from Odense Aafart before you paddle back to Skovsøen.

Kanoerne afleveres på græsset ved Skovsøen (samme sted de blev udleveret).

Duration: Approximately 2-3 hours
Difficulty Level: ★☆☆ (Let)

Skovsøen - Ejby Mølle

From here, you continue from Munke Mose towards Ejby Mølle. On this stretch, you must bring the canoe ashore at the portage point in Munke Mose. Here, you will use the provided canoe trolley.
From Munke Mose, you paddle into Eventyrhaven, a beautiful park in the heart of Odense, flanked by St. Canute's Cathedral on the left and a statue of H.C. Andersen overlooking the garden.

The river then winds through idyllic surroundings with old gardens and charming urban buildings close to the water.
The canoes are returned on the grass by the canoe bridge just before Ejby Mølle.

Duration: Approximately 2-3 hours
Difficulty Level★★☆ (Moderate)

Skovsøen - Stige Ø

You continue from Ejby Mølle to Stige Ø.
At Ejby Mølle, there is another portage where the canoe must be brought ashore and pulled on the trolley past the wastewater treatment plant.
After Ejby Mølle, the landscape opens up, and the buildings disappear as forests and meadows take over.
You will paddle past the Cultural Botanical Garden, where you can take a break. After that, the route continues through a beautiful but more open landscape, passing through Åsum and reaching Stige Ø.
The canoes are returned on the grass by the canoe bridge at Det Varme Vand on Havnevej.

Duration: 4-5 hours
Difficulty Level★★★ (Challenging)

Find your way to the canoe bridge at Skovsøen.

Practical Information for the Trip

We have gathered the frequently asked questions below to prepare you well for your upcoming canoe trip.

How do we find our reserved canoe?

Your canoe will be ready at the selected pick-up location at the agreed time. Note that there may be many canoes, some of which do not belong to us. To avoid confusion, your canoe will always be marked with our logo. Inside the canoe, you will find the life jackets you ordered and a delivery note with your name and the equipment you ordered.

Is it allowed to play music in a canoe?

We recommend not bringing any music systems on your canoe trip. They do not belong in the forest and natural surroundings. Soundboxes are not allowed in the canoes. Please respect this rule and be considerate of other guests.

Please note that, out of respect for neighbors, playing music is not allowed at the drop-off point in Munke Mose.

How many people can fit in a canoe?

The canoes have 3 seats and can hold a maximum of 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 small children (max. 35 kg per child). It is your responsibility to assess whether your children can share the middle seat. However, for optimal stability, we recommend having only 2 people in the canoe, as a higher weight can make the canoe unstable. The maximum load capacity of the canoe is 400 kg, including luggage. Dogs are welcome but at your own risk.

Where are the canoe portage points?

Canoe portage means that you need to bring the canoes ashore and pull them past an area where paddling is not possible. There are no portages between Bellinge and Munke Mose, but if you go further north, you may encounter two portages. One is after Munke Mose, and the other is at Ejby Mølle. A canoe trolley is provided on these routes.

Note

Please note that the canoe trip from Bellinge can be difficult and challenging during low water levels (in periods of very little rain). You will encounter sections with low water levels, and near the motorway, you will face a stone barrier where you must get out of the canoe to pass.

You are in the open nature, and you may be unlucky to encounter a fallen tree or dense bushes.

Odense Aafart's tour boats operate on the stretch between Skovsøen and Munke Mose, so you may experience some traffic on the river. When you encounter the tour boats, please move to the side, as the tour boats cannot do so. The navigation channel is located in the middle of the river.

Need Help Choosing a Route?

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you need help selecting the right route.