The cycle route between Rudbøl on the German border and Skagen on the northern tip of Jutland is 560 kilometers long. The nature is fantastic with the Wadden Sea as one of the highlights: It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Another great sight is ‘Denmark's largest wilderness’, the dune landscape in Thy National Park. You will also find many cultural gems along the way, including Ribe, the oldest city of the country.
Highlights on the route
N1 at Hvide Sande
Højer Mølle Rudbøl
© Ribe Domkirke
Ribe Cathedral Museum
Ribe Cathedral Museum is situated in the Commoner’s Tower. Here, a great exhibition shows the intriguing story about the Reformation and it…
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Mountainbikere at Blåbjerg Klit Plantage
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Rudbøl-the Rømø dike
36.1km
2-4hours
↗ 75m
↘ 76m
Part of the stage runs through Tøndermarsken: a unique man-made marshland, which is one of the country's richest bird areas. Perhaps you have heard about the ‘Black Sun’ phenomenon, where thousands of starlings gather in fantastic formations? You will also bike on country roads and along the dike facing the North Sea.
This stage goes through the municipality of Tønder.
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Højer Mølle Rudbøl
Ballum Sluse
65.0km
4-6hours
↗ 182m
↘ 168m
The Wadden Sea Center is an architectural masterpiece, and it tells the story of the UNESCO world heritage and the life of migratory birds in an elegant way. The medieval town of Ribe is Denmark's oldest, and the cathedral from the beginning of the 12th century is open to visitors all year round. From the fishing port in Esbjerg, the ferry sails out into the Wadden Sea National Park and to Fanø island in 12 minutes.
This stage goes through Esbjerg and Tønder Municipality.
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The Wadden Sea Center in Vester Vedsted
© Ribe Domkirke
Ribe Cathedral Museum
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Men at sea in Esbjerg
61.6km
4-6hours
↗ 220m
↘ 225m
The cultural and natural history of the sea is tied together at The Fisheries and Maritime Museum in Esbjerg, which also houses fish and seals. Oksbøl is known for the refugee camp that housed up to 35,000 Germans following World War II, and the FLUGT – Refugee Museum tells the story. You can go for a swim along the stage, and the view is magnificent from the 67 meter high migrating dune Blåbjerg.
This stage goes through Esbjerg and Varde Municipality.
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The Fisheries and Maritime Museum in Esbjerg
Mountainbikere at Blåbjerg Klit Plantage
42.3km
2-4hours
↗ 133m
↘ 137m
Abeline's Farm near Hvide Sande was a lifeguard's farm in the 19th century, and you can join in when rescue drills are held in the old lifeguard station. Have a look at the old rooms, where you will find a shop with a café. On the beach at Søndervig you can see concrete bunkers from the Second World War, and you have plenty of opportunities for water sports here and in Hvide Sande.
This stage goes through Ringkøbing-Skjern and Varde Municipality
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"Esehusene" in Nymindegab
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Abeline's farm
Hikers at Hvide Sande
78.5km
5-8hours
↗ 197m
↘ 200m
A varied stage with two very bird-rich fjords, a 12th-century church on the edge of the cliff and the fishing villages of Thorsminde and Thyborøn. The first is known for the exciting Strandingsmuseum St. George. In the second, you can pet fish in JyllandsAkvariet, go on a seal safari and enjoy a dip from one of the country's best beaches.
This stage goes through Holstebro, Lemvig and Ringkøbing-Skjern Municipality.
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Bird life in Stadil Fjord
Ferring Church
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Bovbjerg Lighthouse
Show on map ↗61.6km
4-6hours
↗ 215m
↘ 207m
The 35-meter high Lodbjerg Lighthouse is placed in the middle of a large heath and plantation area. You can spend the night in shelters close to the lighthouse, and if you want to go hiking, there are many marked trails in the area. In Torup Klitplantage you may be lucky to see deer and roe deer. The stage includes a 14-minute sailing trip with the ferry between Thyborøn and Agger.
This stage goes through Lemvig and Thisted Municipality.
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The coffee shop at Lodbjerg Lighthouse
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1-2hours
↗ 30m
↘ 30m
The stage is short, but rich in the very special nature experiences of National Park Thy. Nors and Vandet are, for example, two of the country's cleanest lakes, more than 20 meters deep. If you are into water sports, the fishing village Klitmøller is the right place to choose, and for early risers the fish auction in Hanstholm is a fun experience.
This stage goes through Thisted Municipality.
Highlights
© Thy Billeder ved Kristian Amby
Lake Angling in Nors Sø and Vandet Sø in Thy National Park
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Cycling at Hanstholm
66.4km
4-7hours
↗ 268m
↘ 269m
Take time to enjoy the view from Bulbjerg, a 47 meters high limestone cliff where the kittiwake breeds. And to enjoy the experience, if a few of the red deer in the dune plantation at Hjardemål suddenly appear. At Vigsø, bunkers from the Second World War lie exposed on the beach – remember to bring your swimwear!
This stage goes through Jammerbugt and Thisted Municipality.
Highlights
© Destination Nordvestkysten
Bulbjerg
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© Jakob Kusk
Vigsø WWII Battery
Show on map ↗23.0km
1-3hours
↗ 84m
↘ 66m
It is easy to understand why this part of the West Coast has become a popular tourist area. The beach is one of the best in Northern Europe, and Blokhus offers a lot of good holiday experiences. Would you like to see some art? The gallery Lien in Slettestrand is very beautiful and exhibits works by Cobra painters, among others.
This stage passes through the municipality of Jammerbugt.
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Museum for Papirkunst (paper art)
Blokhus sculpture park
61.9km
4-6hours
↗ 292m
↘ 301m
Midway on the stage is Rubjerg Knude, famous for its steep slopes and walking dunes. Rubjerg Lighthouse was moved 70 meters inland in 2019, and the view from the top is magnificent. Between Blokhus and Løkken you bike directly on the sandy beach, and in Løkken it is worth tasting the local produce.
This stage goes through Hjørring and Jammerbugt Municipality
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© Lynet, Fårup Sommerland
Fårup Sommerland – amusement park
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Rubjerg Knude
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© Løkken Turistbureau
Løkken Beach
Show on map ↗56.0km
3-6hours
↗ 185m
↘ 196m
Birds and fish: In Bindslev you’ll find the Eagleworld National Park and in Hirtshals The North Sea Oceanarium, Northern Europe's second largest aquarium. The church of Sct. Laurent at Skagen is almost totally covered by sand, and you should also visit the migrating dune Råbjerg Mile: a mini desert with 35-40 meters high piles of sand.
This stage goes through Frederikshavn and Hjørring Municipality.
Highlights
The North Sea Oceanarium
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