Jelshøj

At 128 meters above sea level, Jelshøj is the highest point near Aarhus. This Bronze Age mound lies in the Skåde district south of the city, in the Holme Bjerge hills. From the top, you get a sweeping panorama over Aarhus, Djursland, Mols, Samsø, and the regions to the south and west. The mound is protected as a historic cultural monument, and its summit holds a square granite pedestal built in 1873 as a geodetic survey point for Denmark. You can reach the viewpoint on a path from a nearby parking area. The surrounding hilly terrain is also frequently used for bicycle races.