BIKEPACKING ACROSS DENMARK.
Three ways to cross Denmark on a gravel bike.
I think that the most “logical” way across Denmark is to start in Esbjerg and get to Copenhagen. This is where Denmark is at its widest so it feels most like you’re crossing the country.
The other advantage to doing it West to East is due to the usual conversation with Danish cyclists… “You don’t have any hills”, with the response being “True, but we have the wind”. Denmark is a windy place, with the wind coming mainly from the West. If you were a sadist you’d consider East to West I guess.
Off-road routes across Denmark
The “Northerly” route via Aarhus (in yellow)
Crossing Jutland to Denmark’s second city, Aarhus, on some well known off-road trails e.g. Hærvejen. Then the boat to Odsherred and on to Copenhagen. I did this route in 2021.
The direct route via Funen (in green)
The most direct route, that also takes in Funen. The southern parts of Funen are quiet and beautiful, although to take them in you’d likely miss Denmark’s third city: Odense. I haven’t done this one yet.
The “Southerly” route across the islands (in blue)
The longest route taking in mulitple islands splashed across the South of the country. Plenty of island hopping on ferries and fairly tale towns such as Ærøskøbing. We did the Zealand part of this route as a family in 2020 and the Islands part of this route in 2022.