Cycling guides and maps in Denmark
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Cycling in Denmark is much more than just Copenhagen. This Scandinavian country offers an adventure playground for cyclists of all levels, thanks to its safe routes, cycle paths, bike-friendly ferries, and changing landscapes, including coastlines, islands, and forests. To fully enjoy the experience, using cycling guides and maps in Denmark is recommended. They allow you to plan your stages, identify suitable accommodations, and, above all, ensure you don’t miss any of the most beautiful routes.
Discover Denmark by bike
A flat, relatively unmotorized, and safe country, cycling in Denmark is a no-brainer. Cycling routes are plentiful, well-marked, and well-maintained, and cycling culture is deeply rooted.
It’s primarily in Copenhagen, repeatedly voted “the most cycle-friendly city in the world,” that cycling has become a popular means of daily transportation. The capital is dotted with wide, traffic-separated cycle paths, dedicated bridges for two-wheelers, and ubiquitous bike parking.
But beyond the capital, the rest of the country holds some wonderful surprises: miles of coastline border the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, with small beaches, cliffs, fishing ports, and a succession of picturesque villages and major cultural sites (castles, Viking museums, lighthouses, abbeys). Denmark’s network of cycle paths allows you to cross all regions of the country with complete peace of mind. The climate, temperate and never too hot, is also very suitable for cycling, especially from May to September. This can be perfect for hot summers.
Great cycling routes in Denmark
Denmark is crossed by four major EuroVelo routes, as well as several national roads, all of which are marked on a tourist map of Denmark.
- EuroVelo 3 – The Scandibérique : This route crosses Europe from southern to northern. In Denmark, it passes through the farmland of Jutland, in a peaceful setting, far from the crowds. Ideal for a peaceful cycling trip across Denmark.
- EuroVelo 7 – The Sunshine Route : It connects Central Europe to Scandinavia. In Denmark, it runs along the eastern coast and offers magnificent views of the Baltic Sea.
- EuroVelo 10 – The Baltic Sea Cycle Route : A captivating maritime loop around the country, passing islands such as Lolland, Falster, and Møn. This is one of Denmark’s most beautiful cycle routes for ocean and nature lovers.
- EuroVelo 12 – The North Sea Cycle Route : This route, on the west side, follows the immense dunes and beaches of Jutland, in a wild and luminous atmosphere.
Add to this iconic routes like the Hærvejen, the “Viking Pilgrims’ Route,” which crosses the country from south to north following ancient historical paths, or the Island Route (Østersøruten), which alternates between cycle routes and ferry crossings between the southern islands.
3 essential products for preparing your cycling trip to Denmark
To leave nothing to chance and fully enjoy the adventure, here is a selection of essential maps and guides:
- Cycling Map of Denmark – Freytag & Berndt: a detailed map at a scale of 1:400,000, ideal for following national and local routes, with relief, accommodation and tourist information.
- North Sea Route Map – Kompass: A set of Kompass 723 cycling and hiking maps on the North Sea Cycle Route between Germany and Denmark at a scale of 1:50,000.
- Denmark Cycle Route Atlas: To explore the whole of Denmark, this atlas contains the most popular cycle routes with online routes and GP tracks.
The Danish cycle network
Denmark’s cycle network is one of the most advanced in Europe:
- Over 11,000 kilometers of marked routes, divided into national roads numbered 1 to 12 and local roads.
- Consistent, visible, multilingual, and regularly updated signage.
- Numerous greenways and quiet secondary roads.
- Quality infrastructure: benches, repair stations, picnic areas, shelters.
- Bicycles are accepted on regional trains and most ferries: perfect for tailoring your route as you wish.
- An ambitious cycling policy, with constant public investment since the 1980s.
It is also a country where cycle tourism is valued: many accommodations display the “Bed + Bike” label, and it is easy to travel with children, thanks to safe, flat and fun roads.