From Copenhagen to the Kingdom of Bicycles in Vejle
Denmark has been back on the map since the start of the Tour in 2022. Not only for beautiful race bike routes, but also as a gravel bike destination. The Herregards routes on Funen (Fyn) were nominated as the best cycling route of the year. In Vejle you will find the 'kingdom of Cycling'. In Denmark there is more than enough to discover!
The region
Denmark is a wonderful cycling destination. Don’t be fooled: there are real hills in this Scandinavian country! Both Zealand and Funen as well as Jutland (Jylland) have beautiful hills where you can test your climbing legs.
Copenhagen crowns Amsterdam and Utrecht as the cycling capital. Wide bike paths, lovely bike routes and a cycling culture that you can’t resist. When you leave the city, you’ll quickly find yourself in the greenery and driving through lovely villages.
Sjaelland (Zeeland) is the region with a hilly profile, but it also has a coastline that you can drive all the way along. One tip: the beach hotel at Røsnæs should be on your bucket list right away.
Fyn (Fyn) is the ultimate bike island and part of the region of Syddanmark (Southern Denmark). You will find beautiful routes for both the road bike and the gravel bike.
Nordjylland (North Jutland) is the home of Tour winner Jonas Vingegaard. Of course you can stop by the fish landing where he once worked, but you can also ride his favorite training routes there. It’s a mix of hills and beach routes.
Sydjylland (Southern Jutland) is the perfect destination to test your climbing skills. Around Vejle you will find Denmark’s steepest climb and the birthplace of the Danish Kingdom (hence ‘kingdom of cycling’). If you’re ever there: Legoland is just around the corner!
Highlights
One of the most popular destinations for cycling in Denmark is Funen (Fyn). It’s no coincidence that they call themselves a ‘bike island’. You’ll find beautiful gravel paths there, the Herregardsruten is a prime example of this. But the city of Odense is also a cycling destination, from where you can explore the beautiful region.
What you need to pay attention to
When planning a cycling holiday in Denmark, it is important to take into account the time of year. Denmark has more or less the same climate as the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. So expect a pleasant summer, with occasional showers, but also wet periods in spring and autumn. The winter is to be avoided.
Always remember the local holidays that you need to take into account. Furthermore, Denmark has high traffic fines (from experience) and there is a toll road over the Great Belt Bridge between Funen and Zealand. The toll for a single trip is approximately €37 / £30
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Following the footsteps of the Tour de France 2022
In 2022 the Tour de France began in Denmark: a time trial in Copenhagen, a stage from Roskilde over the Storebælt Bridge to Nyborg and a stage from Vejle to Sønderborg. We rode the stages in May, during a press trip. Eight routes, from Copenhagen to Southern Jutland.
Route collection · Race bike
Following in the footsteps of the Grand Départ 2022
- 8routes
- 14–114km per ride
- 687max. altitude meters
- 475km in total
- 1
Route 1 · 14 km · 49 hmGrand Départ 2022: the opening time trial in CopenhagenThe Tour time trial through Copenhagen.Map, profile & GPX of route 1 → - 2
Route 2 · 44.5 km · 108 hmGrand Départ 2022: Copenhagen and the coastCopenhagen and the coast.Map, profile & GPX of route 2 → - 3
Route 3 · 79.5 km · 533 hmGrand Départ 2022: route around RoskildeAround Roskilde, start of stage 2.Map, profile & GPX of route 3 → - 4
Route 4 · 113.5 km · 687 hmGrand Départ 2022: Stage 2 from Roskilde to KalundborgStage 2 part 1: Roskilde–Kalundborg.Map, profile & GPX of route 4 → - 5
Route 5 · 82.5 km · 218 hmGrand Départ 2022: from Kalundborg to the StorebæltStage 2 part 2: to the Storebælt Bridge.Map, profile & GPX of route 5 → - 6
Route 6 · 30.7 km · 257 hmGrand Départ 2022: a tour of VejleA walk around Vejle, with the steep Kiddesvej.Map, profile & GPX of route 6 → - 7
Route 7 · 60.3 km · 413 hmGrand Départ 2022: Stage 3 through Southern JutlandStage 3 through Southern Jutland.Map, profile & GPX of route 7 → - 8
Route 8 · 49.7 km · 292 hmGrand Départ 2022: from Aabenraa to SønderborgThe final stage of stage 3 to Sønderborg.Map, profile & GPX of route 8 →
From Skagen to Germany in five days
A cycling trip of over 500 kilometers through all of Jutland: from the northern tip of Denmark at Skagen to the south, along the fjords and the west coast, all the way across the German border.
Multi-day adventure · Race bike
From Skagen to Germany in five days
- 5days
- 532km
- 1.714altimeters
- 106km per day
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Day 1 · 107.7 km · 381 hmJutland Day 1: From Frederikshavn to HobroFrom the north across the Limfjord to Hobro.Map, profile & GPX from day 1 → - 2
Day 2 · 105.6 km · 462 hmJutland day 2: From Hobro to West JutlandAcross Central Jutland to the west.Map, profile & GPX of day 2 → - 3
Day 3 · 107.5 km · 269 hmJutland day 3: along the west coast to the southAlong the Ringkøbing Fjord to the south.Map, profile & GPX of day 3 → - 4
Day 4 · 107.5 km · 212 hmJutland day 4: via Ribe to the German borderVia Ribe to the German border.Map, profile & GPX of day 4 → - 5
Day 5 · 103.8 km · 390 hmJutland day 5: by Schleswig-HolsteinThrough Schleswig-Holstein towards Hamburg.Map, profile & GPX of day 5 →
Our routes in North and West Jutland
The north and west of Jutland are rugged, empty and beautiful: the Thy National Park, the island of Mors in the Limfjord and the endless west coast. Plus a gravel ride through Southern Jutland.
Route collection · Race bike · Gravel
Racewalking in Northern Jutland
- 6routes
- 43–277km per ride
- 850max. altitude meters
- 767km in total
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Route 1 · 42.8 km · 165 hmThy: Panoramic Route 410Panoramic route through the Thy National Park.Map, profile & GPX of route 1 → - 2
Route 2 · 44.5 km · 182 hmThy: panoramic route 411Second panoramic route through Thy.Map, profile & GPX of route 2 → - 3
Route 3 · 112.7 km · 552 hmLimfjord: a tour of MorsA tour around the island of Mors in the Limfjord.Map, profile & GPX of route 3 → - 4
Route 4 · 179.7 km · 850 hmNorth Jutland: from Hobro to Aalborg180 km via the Rold Skov to Aalborg.Map, profile & GPX of route 4 → - 5
Route 5 · 276.8 km · 726 hmJutland: the west coast route from Thyborøn to SkagenAlong the west coast to Skagen: 277 km.Map, profile & GPX of route 5 → - 6
Route 6 · 110.6 km · 470 hmSouth Jutland gravel: from Aabenraa to VejleGravel through South Jutland to Vejle.Map, profile & GPX of route 6 →
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- Flying: Fly to Copenhagen · Billund. If you bring your own bike, book a place for your bike box in time.
- By train: Convenient stations: Hamburg, then on to Odense and Copenhagen.
- By car: From Utrecht you are in about 8 hours Denmark.
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