The Baltic Sea Cycleroute (EuroVelo 10) takes you around the entire Baltic Sea and crosses nine national borders. The Danish part of EuroVelo 10 begins at the German border in Kruså and then crosses the Danish islands: Als, Ærø, Fyn, Tåsinge, Langeland, Lolland, Falster, Bogø and Møn, before ending on Zealand in Copenhagen. A journey through maritime Denmark with eight bridges and three ferries along the way. Finally, from Nykøbing Falster towards Copenhagen, EuroVelo 10 joins up with Denmark's National Cycle Route 9.
Highlights on the route
Camp Møns Klint - Land Roveren
At Camp Møns Klint, you can enjoy the ultimate outdoor adventure in Møn’s extraordinary nature. Rent a fully equipped Land Rover, ready for…
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Points of interest
Stage 1 / 16
Padborg-Sønderborg (EV10)
33.5km
2-4hours
↗ 312m
↘ 354m
A stage with two castles: Gråsten Castle with the English-inspired landscape garden and the museum Sønderborg Castle, which conveys several hundred years of Danish history in a Southern Jutland perspective. The red castle was built in the 13th century, and Christian II was a prisoner here for 17 years. At Padborg you’ll find tje national museum Frøslevlejren, a prison camp from the Second World War.
This stage passes through the municipalities of Aabenraa and Sønderborg.
Highlights
Gråsten Castle
The Frøslev Camp Museum
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Sønderborg Castle
Show on map ↗67.3km
4-7hours
↗ 335m
↘ 343m
The ferry that connects the islands Als and Ærø sails between Fynshav and Ærøskøbing – a town more than 750 years old and very well preserved. Set aside time to walk the topped cobblestones. The Marstal Maritime Museum illustrates Danish maritime history from the 17th century to the present day, and close to the town is Vesterstrand where you will find beautiful historic bathhouses.
This stage passes through Sønderborg and Ærø Municipality
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Ærøskøbing
Show on map ↗85.3km
5-8hours
↗ 171m
↘ 170m
A stage with two bridges and a beautiful sailing trip between Ærøskøbing and Svendborg, the regional capita and a very pleasant trading town. If you fancy a little more sailing in the South Funen Archipelago, there are ferries from Svendborg to Skarø, Drejø and Hjortø. At Tåsinge, the church is worth visiting and the view from the tower is magnificent. On a good day you can see as far as Kiel in Northern Germany.
This stage passes through Langeland and Svendborg Municipality.
Highlights
Svendborg Harbour
50.0km
3-5hours
↗ 184m
↘ 185m
There is a ferry between Spodsbjerg and Tårs, and Nakskov Fjord Nature Park is beautiful nature and exciting culture. A suggestion: hop on a fjord boat to Albuen, a 7.5 km long sandbar. The medieval town of Nakskov is Lolland's largest, and several of the houses in the town center date from the 17th century. Between Nakskov and Rødbyhavn you bike on the dike towards the Fehmarn Belt.
This stage passes through the municipalities of Langeland and Lolland.
Highlights
Nakskov Fjord Nature Park
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Frederiksdal Manor on Lolland
23.7km
1-3hours
↗ 44m
↘ 56m
The cycle path between Rødbyhavn and Maribo is a green and flat nature trail along a closed railway. Nature Park Maribosøerne is a protected area with lots of birds, and you may be lucky to see white tailed eagles and ospreys if you come in the summer. Six times a day, the bells ring from the city's impressive cathedral, built in the 15th century.
This stage passes through the municipality of Lolland.
Highlights
Aquadome in Lalandia Rødby
Maribo Nature Park
Maribo Cathedral
Show on map ↗27.9km
1-3hours
↗ 67m
↘ 81m
North of Maribo it gets wild! Over 1,000 tigers, giraffes, zebras and other free-ranging animals live here in Northern Europe's biggest safari park, and you can bike around large parts of the park. At the open-air museum The Medieval Centre, you will meet the citizens of Sundkøbing around the year 1400 – go visit the blacksmith, who likes to show off his tools.
This stage passes through the municipalities of Guldborgsund and Lolland.
Highlights
Fuglsang Art Museum
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Knuthenborg Safaripark
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The Medieval Cenre in Nykøbing Falster
37.8km
2-4hours
↗ 150m
↘ 152m
The frescos in Aastrup Church, painted in the period 1265-1510, tell stories from the New Testament. Halskov Vænge is more than 70 ancient monuments with stone mounds from the Stone Age and burial mounds from the Bronze Age. Marielyst is a 100 year old seaside resort by a 20 kilometer long beach that has been voted Denmark's best several times.
This stage passes through Guldborgsund Municipality
Highlights
Halskov Vænge
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Marielyst Beach
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Aastrup Church
Show on map ↗54.6km
3-5hours
↗ 239m
↘ 346m
Between Stubbekøbing and Bogø the ferry Ida makes a 12 minute crossing, and between Bogø and Møn you bike on the dam. Møns Klint (cliff) is 128 meters high, and there are 497 steps from the top to the beach. GeoCenter Møns Klint is a science center where you can play and at the same time learn about Denmark's geology and nature, 70 million years back in time.
This stage passes through the municipalities of Guldborgsund and Vordingborg.
Highlights
Fanefjord church
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GeoCenter Møns Klint
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Camp Møns Klint - Land Roveren
Show on map ↗21.3km
1-2hours
↗ 104m
↘ 208m
Liselund is a miniature castle, and the romantic garden is open to visitors all year round. In Stege, which is a nice, smalltown for a stroll, you’ll find the museum Thorsvang. It is filled with things from the good old days – toys, shaving equipment, porcelain, cars, schoolbooks and much, much more. There is also a grocery store with sweets and local beer.
Denne etape går gennem Vordingborg Kommune.
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Liselund Garden
Keldby church
Show on map ↗70.8km
4-7hours
↗ 325m
↘ 326m
On the Feddet peninsula, nature is absolutely stunning - drive out there if you have time. The harbour town of Præstø is known for its beautiful location on the fjord, and both the medieval church and the beach are worth a visit. Stavreby Harbour, which is the smallest active fishing harbour in Denmark, is known for its unconventional fishing. Between Møn and Zealand, you can cycle on the beautiful Queen Alexandrine Bridge from 1943.
This stage goes through Faxe, Næstved, Stevns and Vordingborg Municipality
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Jungshoved church
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Iskutteren Præstø
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Feddet
Show on map ↗37.5km
2-4hours
↗ 134m
↘ 128m
A completely different historical experience is Stevnsfort from the 1950s, which played an important role in the 40-year-long Cold War. There is a beautiful view of the cliff from Højerup Old Church. On Stevns Klint, travelling on foot is only allowed, as the area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site: The cliff is evidence that an asteroid hit the earth 66 million years ago. From Køge, you can choose to continue the route by ferry to Rønne on Bornholm or continue cycling via Sweden.
This stage goes through Køge and Stevns Municipality.
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Hoejerup Old Church
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Cold War Museum Stevnsfortet
54.9km
3-5hours
↗ 200m
↘ 205m
BeskrivelseThe route from Køge to Copenhagen takes you along the shores of the western suburbs and you will pass by Arken, the world-famous museum of contemporary art, as well as some of the popular beaches close to the city. You will also cross the bridge Kalvebodbroen, underneath of which you will find a troll. Lastly you will pass through Amager fælles, Copenhagens expansive and trasured nature area before you arrive in Copenhagen. From Copenhagen, the route continues via Sweden. You take the bike across the Øresund Bridge and continue to Ystad in Sweden, where there is a ferry to Bornholm.
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ARKEN Museum of Contemporary Art
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The troll Lange Liv by Thomas Dambo
Amager fælled
25.2km
1-3hours
↗ 220m
↘ 188m
Between Rønne and Hasle lies Sorthat with the lakes Safirsøen and Smaragdsøen – two former clay pits in a beautiful natural area. In Grønbechs Gård, you can see outstanding local, Danish and international handicrafts during the summer. Hammershus, on the northern tip of the island, is Northern Europe's largest castle ruin, built on a 70 meter high rock knoll, probably in the 13th century.
This stage is located in the Bornholm Regional Municipality.
Highlights
Bornholms Center for Arts and Crafts - Grønbechs Gård
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Hammershus Castle Ruins
30.0km
2-3hours
↗ 249m
↘ 274m
Helligdomsklipperne are up to 20 meters high, and in the summer, you can enjoy a boat trip from Gudhjem to the cliffs. If you have the time, you can also sail to Christiansø Nature Park, where nature, wildlife and the fortress from 1684 are protected. At Saltuna, the narrow Echo Valley starts – it is fun to test where the echo is best.
This stage is located in the Bornholm Regional Municipality.
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Bornholm Art Museum
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Døndalen on Bornholm
Oluf Høst Museum
Show on map ↗19.9km
1-2hours
↗ 98m
↘ 83m
At the smokehouses in Aarsdale and Svaneke you can taste the smoked herring that Bornholm is famous for. The beach in Dueodde is as famous as the herring: kilometers of fine, white sand. Other good beaches on the stage are Hullehavn and Balka. Nexø is the island's second largest city, and if you feel like hiking, a trip to the Paradisbakkerne is a beautiful choice.
This stage is located in the Bornholm Regional Municipality.
Highlights
Dueodde Lighthouse
Huse in Nexø
29.8km
1-3hours
↗ 120m
↘ 139m
Northern Europe's longest wooden bridge crossing open sea is 180 meters long and connects the harbor and coast in Arnager. Make time for a museum or two in Rønne: Hjorts Fabrik is an active ceramics museum, and the Bornholm Museum conveys the island's cultural history. Also recommended is the protected Erichsens Gård from the beginning of the 19th century.
This stage is located in the Bornholm Regional Municipality.
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St. Peders Church
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