Denmark’s network of cycle paths is quite unique, with a total of more than 10,000km of safe, interconnected, co-ordinated and well sign-posted cycle paths that can take you right off the beaten track. 3,500 of these kilometres make up the main backbone of the biking country that is Denmark: the 10 national routes, running either north-to-south or east-to-west throughout the country. On top of this are countless regional and local routes, all perfectly laid out for cyclists. Read more about the 11 national routes.

The cycle routes provide the most scenic trail through Denmark. But the Baltic Sea is perhaps the best of them all: 800km of well laid-out cycle lanes running through a mosaic of blue fjords, bays, green headlands, islands and peninsulas. Along the landscapes of the Little Belt Fjord, one breathtaking view unfolds after another. Between the islands of the South Funen archipelago, the little ferries will give you a welcome breather. When you hit Sealand the pace picks up again through the open reaches of Lolland and Falster – before you pull up to marvel at the sight of the chalk cliffs of the island of Møn.

The Limfjord is Denmark’s largest fjord - characterised by its many tiny islands, its picturesque midget ferries and its multitude of bridges connection the various provinces. The Limfjord Route is a 440-km long ride through a diverse variety of nature scenes. From the outstretched, flat country on the northern banks - where only a few hill island come into view - to the gently rolling countryside on the southern banks with its wooded hills, stately manor houses and monasteries – not forgetting the many regional museums, which tell the tale of the fjord and its people.

The brand new inter-capital route Copenhagen-Berlin gives you all the thrills of the big city combined with a variety of scenic sights along the verdant East Coast of Sealand and the open landscape of Northern Germany. The 610km cycle trip through Denmark and Germany unites two lively, but very different metropolitan cities.

A cycling holiday in Denmark is something for the whole family. It is both safe and easy, and the youngest can always ride on the back or sit safe and snug in a cycle trailer. Everybody can tag along provided the laps are planned to match what the youngest legs can manage and sufficient stops are allowed for. If you are not a regular cyclist, and usually travel by car, a cycling holiday can be a quite a revelation. For novice cyclists – old and young – Denmark is a safe and convenient cycling country.

Come alive!

When you go cycling all your senses come alive. With no filter between you and your surroundings, Denmark will get under your skin so that you can see, feel, and smell everything. Grab your bike and let every pedal-stroke bring you further into the welcoming Danish landscape of narrow, winding roads where traffic is scarce, undisturbed forest tracks, independent cycle lanes and the novelty of stretches along disused railway tracks.

Nothing could be easier than planning a cycling holiday in Denmark. The routes are well publicised and there are lists of scenic sights, places to stay, etc. along the routes. Every region has detailed cycling maps that mark the cycle lanes, the scenic sights, places to stay and places to eat, cycle repair shops, etc. There are also altitude codes on the maps, which allow you to gauge how tough the next lap is going to be. Read more about cycling maps.

Package tours

You can also have your cycling holiday served up on a silver platter by opting for a package tour for which the ingredients are a bike, a tour schedule, admission tickets to the scenic sights en route, accommodation and breakfast. The route is devised by local experts who know the district, its cycle lanes and its local attractions inside and out. Read more about package tours.

You can rent a bike anywhere in Denmark on a daily or weekly basis. The local tourist office will direct you to the nearest bicycle rental agency. If you would like to bike in different areas of Denmark, but do not want to go from one area to the next, there is always the train. Regional trains carry bicycles without a reservation - so you can rest your feet while the landscape rolls by. Both the cyclist and the bike must have a ticket. Read more about bike rental. LINK TIL GUIDEDK

The Baltic Sea Route
Copenhagen-Berlin
Danish Cyclists Federation
Danish Road Directorate