Harrestrup Å is an approximately 20 km long stream through the western suburbs of

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. It rises at Harrestrup Mose in Vestskoven woodland on the border between

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and Ballerup and flows through

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and several parks on its way to the

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at Kalvebod Beach in Valby Park.

Course

The stream rises at Mønterne/Herstedhøje just south of Harrestrup Mose and this first, short section is called Rogrøften. Harrestrup Mose is also fed by Ballerup-Skovlunde Skolerende from the north and Bymoserenden from the south. Harrestrup Å then flows east and is joined by Sømose Å from the north before passing under the Vestvolden on its way to the Kagsmose bog which is also fed by Kagsmose Å from the north. From Kagsmosen, Harrestrup Å continues south through Krogebjergparken and Damhuengen to the

. The section from Damhus Lake to the sea is also called Damhusåen. It runs through first the Vigerslev Park and then the Valby Park and follows the boundary between Copenhagen and

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municipalities.

Natural restoration

In 2013, it was decided to invest DKK 450 mio. in restoring the natural environment in the stream. The project is a collaboration between nine municipalities and the HOFOR utility company.

References

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