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Asserbo Plantage

North Zealand  >  Denmark

Classic example of old forest with old woodpecker holes, a place teeming with wildlife.

Added* by Fabian Hvid Challet
Most recent update 3 February 2026

Description

Asserbo Plantage is a beautiful forest located in North Zealand in Denmark. The forest has area of about 1400 hectares and is known for its lush trees and rich birdlife on the hilly terrain. Among many other birds can be seen Black Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Goldcrest, Great Tit, Eurasian Blue Tit, Common Quail, Blackbird, Coal Tit, Common Wood Pigeon, Stock Dove, Common Chiffchaff, Magpie, Eurasian Bullfinch, Marsh Tit, Short-toed Treecreeper and Eurasian Treecreeper. Raptors can also be seen, and breed in the area: Common Buzzard and Eurasian Goshawk.

Details

Access

Asserbo Plantage is located in North Zealand, 60 km northwest of Copenhagen, near the town of Asserbo. From Asserbo drive along the road Nyvej, and you can park your car at the parking lot. Press P on the map for directions. The circular walking route shown on the map is about 5 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest

Conditions

Flat , Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Spring

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Car , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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