Skærbæk: Swimming, Cycling and Fishing

For travelers looking for a hotel in Skærbæk, the lake, cycling routes and fishing offer practical starting points for planning. Skærbæk Sø is designated as a swimming area; cycling options vary by route length, and the Skærbæk fishing stretch is located along a precisely identified section of the Fjederholt Å. The best way to find your bearings depends on the activity: at the lake, it is the side of the shore; on cycling routes, the distance; and when fishing, the location along the river.

Swimming at Skærbæk Sø

Skærbæk Sø is designated as a swimming area near Skærbæk. Public swimming is possible on the southeast side. The northwest side, closest to the Højskolen, is reserved for the school’s users. There is also a public bathing jetty at Skærbæk Sø. Before visiting to swim, check the latest information about public access. On August 15, 2026, the bathing water quality was reported as excellent; before swimming, check the latest municipal bathing water notices.

Cycling by route length

The 20 km cycling route “Rind Kirke – Skærbæk Sø – Holtbjerg Sø – Sdr. Anlæg” runs through the area around Lind and Skærbæk and past the Familiehøjskolen in Skærbæk. The family cycling route “Knudmosen – Rind Kirke – Skærbæk” in the area around Lind and Skærbæk is offered in 7 km, 13 km and 23 km variants.

In a comparison of route lengths, the 20 km route falls between the 13 km and 23 km variants; the 7 km option is the shorter choice. This means there is one fixed route length alongside a choice of three distances. Check the latest route details before setting off.

Paths and fishing by the river

A short nature trail connects the town of Skærbæk with the public path network at the confluence of the Fjederholt Å and the Rind Å. Further afield in the region, an extensive public path network lies at the confluence. For navigation, both the short connection from town and the larger path network at the river confluence are relevant. The trail and the extensive path network offer two different scales for planning your route.

The Skærbæk fishing stretch is on the lower section of the Fjederholt Å, just before it flows into the Rind Å. It is one of four fishing areas belonging to the Herning Sport Fishing Association. If you plan to fish there, check the applicable rules and the season in advance.

Further afield in the region around Skærbæk, the Fjederholt Å lies south of Herning and is just over 24 km long. It is considered a clean fishing river with good aquatic fauna. The river’s length and regional location describe a broader area than the specific fishing stretch just before the confluence.

Discover more destinations: Kølkær, Sønder Felding, Ikast, Ørnhøj, Herning, Skarrild, Kibæk, Sørvad

For the main travel overview: Herning Municipality.