You can cycle in either direction, but due to the prevailing west or south-west wind you might prefer to go in the south-north direction.

The North Sea route is 550 km long, one-third of which is gravel or stone dust tracks. So you should take care not to use tyres that are too thin. The rest of the route is tarmacked. Large stretches of the route are running along own tracks where cars are not allowed to go. There are no ascents, and the route is charming and varied – truly a route for the whole family.

You need these country maps if you choose this route and want to cover it all: South Jutland, Ribe, Ringkjøbing, Viborg and North Jutland.

All in all: a 420 km-long varied tour, about 20% of which is unmetalled roads in the form of tracks and forest roads. The rest is tarmacked. You can go in either direction, but if you wish to avoid the prevailing westerlies in summer, you might prefer to go in the direction from Hanstholm towards Copenhagen. There are several short stretches of 2-4km, where the route runs along normal roads with some car traffic, however mostly in the northern part of Sealand.

You need these maps if you are going all the way: Viborg, Århus, West Sealand, Frederiksborg and Copenhagen.

The route is 450km long, about 22% of which is unmetalled. The rest of the route is tarmacked. You can go in either direction and follow small county roads, forest roads and field lanes. You need these country maps if you choose this route and want to cover it all: North Jutland, Viborg and South Jutland to cover the entire route.

The route is 310km long, and only about 10% of the route is unmetalled. The rest is tarmacked. You can go in either direction and follow small country roads, forest roads and field lanes. You need these country maps to cover the entire route: Ringkøbing, Århus, West Sealand, Roskilde and Copenhagen.

National route no. 5 is particularly suited to those who want much more than just cycling. Due to the many stops on the route, you will need at least a fortnight’s holiday to cover the 650km.

You can go in either direction. The route follows small roads, forest roads and field lanes and tracks. For instance disused railway tracks that are now the nicest of cycle tracks – such as the stretches between Aalborg and Hadsund and between Stentoft and Åbenrå. About 9% of the route is unmetalled, the rest is tarmacked.

The route is relatively hilly, and those who think Denmark is a flat country will have to think twice once they have cycled along this route! If you wish to make the trip shorter by using public transport, you can take your bicycle on the train between Sønderborg and Kolding and between Kolding and Århus.

You need these country maps to cover the entire route: South Jutland, Vejle, Århus and North Jutland.

The route is 325km long, and cyclists will usually prefer to go from Esbjerg to Copenhagen to avoid the prevailing westerlies. Only 7% of the route is unmetalled, the rest is tarmacked. The route follows small county roads, cycle tracks, forest roads and field lanes. The route is flat with the exception of the central part of Sealand, which is slightly hilly.

You need these country maps to cover the entire route: Ringkjøbing Amt, Vejle Amt, Fyns Amt, Vestsjællands Amt, Roskilde Amt and Copenhagen.

The route is 230km long and very safe in terms of traffic, which makes it ideal for children. Ten per cent of the route is unmetalled, the rest is well tarmacked.

If you prefer unmetalled roads, you can combine national route no. 7 with, for instance, two regional stretches at Isefjordvejen and Jyderupvejen – and there will be no cars at all on the track. The route is completely flat except for a hilly stretch around the Tystrup Bavelse lakes in the central part of Sealand. You can go in either direction.

If you need to get to and leave the route using public transport, you can take the train to and from Nykøbing Sjælland and to and from Nykøbing Falster. By doing so, you will cut out the first and the last sections of the route, making it slightly shorter than 230km. You need these country maps to cover the entire route: Vestsjællands Amt and Storstrøms Amt.

The route, which is 360km long, is fairly flat and includes several cosy ferry trips. Only 5% is unmetalled, and you may go in either direction. It follows small county roads, forest roads and lanes, tracks and cycle tracks. You need these country maps to cover the entire route: Sønderjyllands Amt, Fyns Amt and Storstrøms Amt.

The route is 250km long and easy as there are no hills. Eight per cent of the route is made up of unmetalled roads, mostly however on the last stretch on Lolland (Holebystien). The route runs along small county roads, forest roads and lanes and tracks. You may go in either direction, and there are excellent train connections, where you may take your cycle with you – from the start or the end in Elsinore and Rødby. You need these country maps to cover the entire route: Frederiksborg Amt, Københavns Amt, Roskilde Amt og Storstrøms Amt.

The route is 105km long, but there are so many possible detours that you may easily spend a week, or even two, cycling on Bornholm. 10% of the route is unmetalled, while the rest of the route follows tarmacked tracks, small county roads, forest roads and lanes. The route is slightly to very hilly on the north of the island and absolutely flat on the south side. You may follow the route in either direction.

This is the only place in Denmark where the signs are different from the blue signs with red/white numbers. On Bornholm, the route signs are green, displaying the number 10 in red. One map, Bornholms Amt covers the entire island.

The landscape of the Limfjord is constantly changing. In some places water and land imperceptibly become one. In other places the coastal cliffs stand sharp and sheer, rising proudly against the waves of the fjord.
There are many sights to see along the Limfjord Route, and at several points you can find cliffs of special geological interest. There are also plenty of opportunities along the fjord to take an enjoyable and interesting break. Alternatively you can make a detour to one of the islands that are dotted like pearls in the waters of the Limfjord.
The Limfjord Route takes you through a landscape of fertile hills and fjord stretching as far as the eye can see, while in the fields animals graze in peace and tranquility. The Limfjord Route takes you through small, charming villages but also some larger towns where you can do some sightseeing. Enjoy the smell of the fresh wind blowing over the waters of the Limfjord and also the beaches which might even tempt you to take a refreshing dip.