My favourite local road rides around Copenhagen
Road Cycling Collection by annika langvad
6
Tours
16:10 h
302 mi
8,850 ft
Road cycling in Denmark is big and has grown massively in recent years. And for good reason; the road riding here in Denmark is fantastic. You'll find endless tarmac of all kinds well suited for riding, as well as good infrastructure and breathtaking landscapes.
Denmark is predominantly flat, but don't be fooled. The last Ice Age created endless ridges and hills, that nowadays result in beautiful local roads with climbs, descents, twists and turns. A road cyclist's paradise.
You'll never be far away from good opportunities for a coffee stop or bike repair, if needed. The train network covers most of Sealand too, so if you ever feel like shortening a ride, the nearest S-train station won't be far away.
Enjoy these loops out from Copenhagen and my local area, and don't forget to stop to take in the view! For more gravelly goodness in this region, check out komoot.com/collection/1429708/forest-roads-and-farm-tracks-my-favourite-copenhagen-gravel-rides.
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Tours & Highlights
- 01:5233.5 mi17.9 mph750 ft775 ft
This tour takes you straight to the north through the St. Dyrehave Forest, which in ancient times served as hunting area for the king. Today it's a beautiful recreational area.
Soon after you'll ride past the impressive Frederiksborg Castle. Enjoy a moment taking in the beauty while you roll over the…
- 02:3345.2 mi17.8 mph1,525 ft1,500 ft
This Tour is a true treat when it comes to sea and lake views. Starting out with a little loop around the scenic Castle of Frederiksborg, you then visit the southernmost parts of Grib Skov forest.
From here the Tour heads towards Lake Arresø. Riding along the eastern shores, you'll have a beautiful…
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- 03:3061.0 mi17.5 mph1,850 ft1,875 ft
This Tour takes you on a lot of nice roads with views over lake Arresø as well as a short stint along the North coast.
You’ll also ride past Beier Chocolate as well as Øllingegaard Diary Farm.
There's never a dull moment on this route, with lots of small roads, twists and turns, small climbs and descents…
- 01:4739.2 mi21.9 mph975 ft925 ft
This Tour takes you out west near Roskilde Fjord. It won't take long before you find yourself in the countryside with lots of small quiet roads.
Special points of interest are found in the hills around Veksø. The Ice Age has created some quite iconic climbs, that you'll have to tackle twice: both on…
- 03:0961.6 mi19.5 mph1,675 ft1,675 ft
This Tour uses some of my favourite roads in the northern part of Sealand. It starts out heading north through some of the largest forests in the area.
From here you head out into the countryside. You'll always find yourself far away from the biggest roads, close to the beautiful nature on the winding…
- 03:1861.9 mi18.7 mph2,050 ft2,050 ft
This Tour heads into the landscape close to Roskilde. It's remote, quiet and full of local history.
In the small towns north-east of Roskilde you'll find houses and farms that are around 100 years old or more. They still serve as homes, since they have been well looked after. Notice how the roads feel…
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Collection Stats
- Tours6
- Distance302 mi
- Duration16:10 h
- Elevation8,850 ft
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