Skærbæk and Skærbæk Sø: Swimming, Trails and Cycling Routes

Skærbæk combines a swimming lake with nature trails, fishing spots and cycling routes of varying lengths. Anyone planning a trip with active days and quiet hours by the water will find several specific ways to organise their stay here. When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home, it is therefore worth first determining your personal focus: swimming at Skærbæk Sø, cycling in the area around Lind and Skærbæk, or excursions into the wider regional surroundings.

Swimming and trails at Skærbæk Sø

Public swimming is possible on the southeastern side of Skærbæk Sø. There is also a public bathing jetty there. The lake is designated as a bathing site at Skærbæk. On 15 August 2026, the bathing water quality of Skærbæk Sø was reported as excellent. This time-specific information is relevant when planning travel for a particular date and should be considered accordingly.

The two sides of the lake are not equally accessible: the northwestern side of Skærbæk Sø, which is closest to the Højskolen, is reserved for users of the school. For public access, the southeastern side is therefore the important point of reference. A hiking route by Dansk Vandrelaug passes through Rind Plantage and along Skærbæk Sø. This means the lake can also be combined with a longer walking excursion.

Nature experiences in the surrounding region

A short nature trail connects the town of Skærbæk with the public trail network at the confluence of Fjederholt Å and Rind Å. In the wider regional surroundings of Skærbæk, there is an extensive public trail network there.

Fjederholt Å is located in the wider regional surroundings of Skærbæk, south of Herning, and is just over 24 km long. There, it is considered a clean fishing river with abundant aquatic fauna. The Skærbæk fishing section lies along the lower part of Fjederholt Brook, immediately before it flows into Rind Å. This section is one of four fishing areas belonging to the Herning Sport Fishing Association. Fishing is therefore one of the clearly identifiable interests that can be taken into account when planning a trip to Skærbæk.

Cycling routes for different day plans

A 20 km cycling route called “Rind Kirke – Skærbæk Sø – Holtbjerg Sø – Sdr. Anlæg” runs through the area around Lind and Skærbæk. It also passes by the Familiehøjskolen in Skærbæk. Anyone who prefers a clearly defined route can use this one as a guide for a longer cycling excursion.

In addition, the family cycling route “Knudmosen – Rind Kirke – Skærbæk” is offered in the area around Lind and Skærbæk in 7 km, 13 km and 23 km variants. The different route lengths make it easier to choose according to the desired duration of the day. The family cycling routes mentioned also include routes originating from Herning Cykler in 2013, some of which passed by the Familiehøjskolen in Skærbæk.

Which accommodation suits your plans

A holiday apartment in Skærbæk is a particularly obvious starting point if you want to combine swimming in the lake, the nature trail and destinations in the town. For a stay focused on cycling or fishing, the information about trails and waterways in the wider regional surroundings can also influence your decision. The described attractions are not all located in the same area: the nature trail leads to the confluence of Fjederholt Å and Rind Å, while the Skærbæk fishing section is located along the lower part of Fjederholt Brook.

You can therefore initially base your accommodation search on your preferred travel rhythm: short routes around the lake, a selected cycling route, or an excursion to the region’s waterways and trails. For further comparisons between locations, consider Kølkær, Avlum, Stakroge, Kibæk, Skarrild, Sønder Felding, Ørnhøj and Sunds.

For the overarching travel overview: Herning Municipality.