The long distance bicycle route Berlin-Copenhagen
Bike Touring Collection by Radfernweg Berlin-Kopenhagen
14
days
1-4 h
/ day
433 mi
8,850 ft
8,925 ft
Two of the most exciting European cities connect 700 kilometres, two countries and a sea. On the Berlin-Copenhagen long-distance cycle route you can ride from pulsating Berlin to stylish Copenhagen.
The first 400 kilometres will take you through Brandenburg and Mecklenburg to Rostock. On the way unique cycle paths are waiting for you, which lead along straight canals, wind their way around the great waters of the Mecklenburg Lake District and pass through rustic forests, lush meadows and wide fields. The remaining 300 kilometres on the way to Copenhagen will take you through Denmark's unspoilt countryside, which is characterised by green meadows, lovely hills, imposing cliffs and beautiful beaches.
In this collection we have put together the Berlin-Copenhagen cycle path for you. In 14 stages, the journey goes from one capital city to the other, from Berlin to Copenhagen. You will almost always travel through unique nature, but you can still enjoy a great infrastructure along the cycle path. In Germany you can choose from a wide range of accommodation options and public transport connections at all departure points and stopovers.
There are also plenty of places to stay on the road in more rural Denmark, especially campsites, many of which are along the route. Here it is also possible to change to public transport such as bus or train if you want to shorten the tour a bit.
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Last updated: February 21, 2023
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Tours & Highlights
- Intermediate03:0331.8 mi10.4 mph550 ft550 ftIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The tour to Copenhagen starts in the middle of Berlin at the Brandenburg Gate. From here you first drive comfortably past Charlottenburg Palace towards the west. Then it goes over the Spree and north out of the capital.
On the Havel cycle path you ride past glittering lakes, lush green meadows and through…
- Intermediate02:0622.4 mi10.7 mph350 ft300 ftIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Today's stage on your way to Copenhagen is 36 kilometers shorter than the previous one. From Oranienburg you drive on the largely flat route to Zehdenick.
It starts with a beautiful section on the banks of the Lehnitzsee, which then merges into the Oder-Havel Canal. You follow this canal for a few kilometers…
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- Intermediate02:2425.5 mi10.6 mph525 ft500 ftIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Today is the last stage through Brandenburg before we continue north in Mecklenburg. Around 41 kilometers lead you on this route from Zehdenick to Fürstenberg. Unbelievably beautiful sections on picturesque lake shores and in pristine forests await you again.
The first 16 kilometers take you on the flat…
- Expert02:4927.8 mi9.8 mph950 ft875 ftExpert bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
The fourth stage on the way to Copenhagen is the first through Mecklenburg. From here you can look forward to countless lakes in the Mecklenburg Lake District. These not only offer you a wonderful landscape, but also many opportunities to rest and cool off while bathing.
On the 44 kilometers from Fürstenberg…
- Expert04:0242.2 mi10.5 mph1,050 ft1,075 ftExpert bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
Today is 66 kilometers, the longest stage so far on the way from Berlin to Copenhagen, which takes you from Neustrelitz to Waren.
It starts on a beautiful path on the banks of the Zierker See. This is followed by a loop around the Useriner See, which then sends you north. Here it goes through the fascinating…
- Intermediate03:2232.1 mi9.6 mph575 ft650 ftIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Today it will be truly heavenly on the sixth stage towards Copenhagen. The route takes you from Waren an der Müritz to Krakow am See and passes through some wonderful sections that have such illustrious names as "Paradiesweg". At just under 52 kilometers, this stage is shorter than the previous one…
- Intermediate02:4127.0 mi10.0 mph650 ft825 ftIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
After two quite long stages you can take it easy today on the 43 kilometers from Krakow am See to Bützow. Perhaps you would even like to visit one or the other cultural highlight, because today there are not only refreshing lakes and beautiful nature on the program.
From Krakow am See you first take a…
- Intermediate03:0632.3 mi10.4 mph650 ft650 ftIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Today is the last stage in Mecklenburg and thus also in Germany before we continue on the way to Copenhagen in Denmark. It goes from Bützow to Rostock on no frills 52 kilometers.
The largely flat bike path leads you at the beginning through the beautiful landscape of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which…
- Easy01:3016.2 mi10.8 mph200 ft175 ftEasy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
On the way from Berlin to Copenhagen you have now arrived in Denmark after taking the ferry from Rostock to Gedser. The bike tour through this beautiful country can begin.
A short 26-kilometer stage to Nykøbing Falster awaits you at the start. From the southern tip of Falster Island, head north. The route…
- Intermediate04:1842.8 mi9.9 mph750 ft725 ftFerryIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
On today's stage you cycle from Nykøbing Falster to Stege / Møn. The special thing about this section is that you are doing island hopping by bike today! You first take a ferry from Falster to Bogø and then cycle over a bridge to Møn. A very special cycling experience!
The landscape today is maritime…
- Intermediate03:0129.7 mi9.9 mph950 ft975 ftIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
On today's stage, you can expect a wonderful round tour over the island of Møn, which you should definitely not miss. With Denmark's highest cliff, Møns Klint, the highlight of the tour, it goes 47 kilometers in a loop from Stege back to Stege - perhaps not a typical route of a long-distance cycle path…
- Intermediate04:0243.8 mi10.9 mph900 ft875 ftIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Today's stage is again mainly characterized by the scenic beauty of Denmark, with two exceptions: The Queen Alexandrine Bridge, which connects the islands of Møn and Sjælland and is a symbol of the country, and the Kalvehave Church with its simple but memorable Architecture.
Today you cover 70 kilometers…
- Intermediate02:1924.4 mi10.5 mph325 ft325 ftIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
On the penultimate stage of the Berlin-Copenhagen cycle route, you only drive 39 kilometers from Rødvig to Køge. Today you can experience a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site with Stevns Klint, while the medieval Gjorslev Castle offers a cultural highlight.
Otherwise, the route is easy to drive and…
- Intermediate03:2335.6 mi10.5 mph475 ft450 ftIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Now only 59 kilometers separate you from your destination: The last stage from Køge to Copenhagen has some particularly beautiful spots to offer you at the end.
On the mostly flat route from Køge, you first travel a bit through the interior and then back to the coast. Here are again incredibly beautiful…
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Collection Stats
- Tours14
- Distance433 mi
- Duration42:07 h
- Elevation8,850 ft8,925 ft
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