TAKE GOOD CARE OF NATURE

WHAT AM I ALLOWED TO DO IN NATURE?

Everyone can move freely in Danish nature, but we all need to consider animals, plants and other people when doing so. Visiting places in nature is done at your own risk and here are some of the most important rules to follow:

• You can move freely in public forests 24/7 all year round. • You may visit private forests from 6 am to sunset, always staying on marked roads and pathways. • You are only allowed to cycle on marked roads and pathways, no matter whether the forest is public or private. • You are allowed to collect berries, mushrooms etc. for your private use. • It might be difficult to figure out whether a forest is public or private. Look for signs and stick to the rule of thumb regarding red poles in public and green poles in private forests. • Access to forests and other places in nature might be limited, e.g., due to hunting or military activities. • In uncultivated areas (meadows, moors, pastures, heaths, dunes, coasts, and beaches), you must walk and wheel your bicycle. • If you take a break in a public forest or in a public uncultivated area, you must be at least 50 metres away from the nearest buildings. • If you take a break in a private forest or in a private uncultivated area, you must be at least 150 metres away from the nearest buildings. • You must always adhere to instructions from the owner (if you have a special request, you can always ask the owner for permission).

You can check the rules on moving around in nature on the website of the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, eng.mst.dk under ”Air, noise and water”. See also www.udinaturen.dk and www.friluftsguiden.dk

Before starting your trip, it is a good idea to check the Danish Road Traffic Act for cyclists here www.cyklistforbundet.dk/english