What is "gribskov"

Gribskov (Grib Forest) is Denmarks fourth largest forest, comprising c. 5,600 ha of woodland situated in northern Zealand, west and south of Lake Esrum. The forest is owned and administered by the State of Denmark. In July 2015, it was one of three forests included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, The par force hunting landscape in North Zealand.

Gribskov is usually divided into four sections: The northwest surrounding the small village of Maarum, the northeast on the banks of Lake Esrum, the southwest around the small lake of Gribsø and finally the southeast, enclosing the village of Nødebo on the southern banks of Lake Esrum.

Gribskov is separated by only a thin strip of Hillerød town in the south, from many larger woodlands like Store Dyrehave at 1,100 ha, Tokkekøb Hegn at 631 ha and several smaller woods.