The fishing harbor in Hanstholm at one end and Rådhuspladsen in the middle of Copenhagen at the second. The Diagonal Route is 380 kilometers across Denmark, and the experiences are as widely different: The distinctive nature of Northwest Jutland with National Park Thy, farmland and forest areas, a stretch along the country's longest stream, Gudenåen, and lots of city life and cultural history, if you choose to.
Highlights on the route
N2 at Knud Rasmussens Hus in Hundested
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Bunkermuseum Hanstholm
Visit Bunkermuseum Hanstholm to see the largest Second World War fortifications in northern Europe for yourself. The museum complex feature…
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Randers Regnskov - Tropical Zoo
Randers Regnskov Tropical Zoo – Great Experiences for visitors of all ages all year round! In the tropical climate of the rainforest with …
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Points of interest
Stage 1 / 5
Hanstholm-Nykøbing M
64.3km
4-6hours
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Hanstholm Wildlife Reserve and Tved Klitplantage are Denmark's largest dunes, and from the top of the Hanstholmen ridge there is a terrific view of the Skagerrak and the North Sea. The North Atlantic Lighthouse in Hanstholm is an experimental exhibition place, and from the lighthouse there is a nice view of the northern part of Thy National Park.
Denne etape går gennem Morsø og Thisted Kommune.
Highlights
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Bunkermuseum Hanstholm
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Hanstholm Port
Show on map ↗39.5km
2-4hours
↗ 178m
↘ 177m
Museum Mors is housed in the main building of a Johanniter monastery from the 14th century and Glyngøre Cultural Station is placed in the town's old train station buildings. If you are travelling with children, you will like Jesperhus with its playground, JungleZoo and flower park. A highlight of the stage is the 1,730 meters long bridge between Salling and Mors: At the top you are a full 30 meters above sea level.
This stage goes through Morsø and Skive Municipality.
Highlights
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Dueholm Monastery
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Surfspot | Glyngøre
Show on map ↗37.6km
2-4hours
↗ 178m
↘ 177m
A cycle tour around Skive is recommended: 'Skive's 11 stars' are works of art in the city's roundabouts. Afterwards you can bike north and swim in the fjord. Hjarbæk Fjord is a game reserve with lots of birds, and if you like to spend the night a bit primitively, you can sleep in the Tanghuset in Sundstrup. Close by are the burial mounds of Marens Patter, which once served as a landmark for fishermen.
This stage goes through Skive and Viborg Municipality.
Highlights
Hjarbæk Fjord Camping
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Viborg Cathedral
Show on map ↗177.2km
11-17hours
↗ 656m
↘ 688m
Midway on the stage you’ll find the medieval town of Randers, where the 2.5 km long scenic star route tells good stories about the town then and now. Randers Regnskov is a tropical zoo on the edge of the Gudenåen. In Aarhus, there are great museums such as Moesgaard and ARoS, and close to the railway station is the city's street food market with over 30 food stalls and bars. The Molslinjen sails between Aarhus and Sjællands Odde.
This stage passes through Aarhus, Favrskov, Randers and Viborg municipalities
Highlights
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Moesgaard Museum
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Randers Regnskov - Tropical Zoo
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Aarhus Street Food
Show on map ↗136.8km
9-13hours
↗ 784m
↘ 774m
There are one or two ferries on the stage: Hundested-Rørvig and, in the summer, Sølager-Kulhuse. The rest of the year you must bike via Frederiksværk. In Frederikssund, the Willumsens Museum is worth a visit. If you would like to extend the stage a bit, there are almost 20 km of scenic hiking/biking trails in the nature park Mølleåen between Farum and Ølstykke
This stage goes through Allerød, Egedal, Frederiksberg, Frederikssund, Furesø, Gladsaxe, Halsnæs, Copenhagen and Odsherred Municipality.
Highlights
Jægerspris castle
