Southern Jutland and the Danish islands by bike

FLENSBURG

Arrive on your own to Flensburg;

Flensburg is located to the north of Germany and is therefore an ideal
starting point for a cycling tour on the Baltic Sea Cycle Route. After
your arrival, stroll through the beautiful alleys and corners of the old
town with its typical Flensburg merchants‘ courtyards.

From FLENSBURG to AABENRAA 55km

You leave Flensburg and soon cross the Danish border.

On the ox trail, where cattle used to be driven to market, you pedal along quiet paths through the Jutland countryside. At the end of the stage, you reach the town of Åbenrå, nestling at the end of its fjord.

From AABENRAA to CHRISTIANSFELD 55km

Today, your first stop is Haderslev. Its medieval town is an inviting place for a stroll. Back in the saddle, you pedal between land and sea to the UNESCO-listed town of Christiansfeld.
Founded in 1773, this settlement is an example of the planned settlement of the Moravian Church, a free Lutheran congregation based in Saxony. Conceived as a model of the Protestant urban ideal, the town grew up around a central church and its square. The houses, single-storey or two-storey, feature unadorned yellow brick facades and red-tiled roofs.

From CHRISTIANSFELD to MIDDELFART 65km

After leaving Christiansfeld, you ride through beautiful woodland to Kolding.

In the distance, from the saddle of your bike, you can already see the massive tower of the former royal castle of Koldinghus.

Passing the Kolding fjord and Skærbæk, you cross the Little Belt just before reaching your destination for the day, Middelfart.

Discover Middelfart, known for its picturesque location along the strait, offering panoramic views of the water and surrounding islands.

From MIDDELFART to ODENSE 60km

Visit the Henner Friisers Hus in Middelfart. It is considered one of the most beautiful half-timbered houses in Denmark. You cycle along the coast to Strib with its small lighthouse. Take a short break on the beach: with a bit of luck you will see porpoises. It continues through idyllic landscapes until you reach Odense, the third largest city in the country. If you want to shorten the stage, follow route 6 out of Middelfart to Odense today (- 7 km).

From ODENSE to SVENDBORG 60km

Today’s stage of your Danish bike tour takes you to the south of the island of Fionie.

Passing Egeskov Castle, where you should plan a visit, you reach the coast on the western outskirts of Svendborg, Fionie’s second-largest town and renowned for its maritime ambience, rich history and picturesque scenery.

From SVENDBORG to ÆRØSKØBING 60km

Today, you travel by ferry to the island of Ærø.

You dock at Ærøskøbing, the island’s oldest town. Stroll through its maze of cobbled streets lined with colorful houses. Then you’re off to discover the charms of the island of Ærø. You’ll pass through the seaside town of Marstal, the cliffs of Voderup Klint, the hunting lodge of Søbygaard and the lighthouse of Skjoldnæs. Weather permitting, the island’s many beaches are ideal for swimming.

Once you’ve completed your tour of the island, take the ferry back to Svendborg.

From SVENDBORG to SKARO 20km

You set off to discover the small, sparsely populated island of Skarø.

You’ll cycle around the island on quiet lanes. Don’t miss a visit to Skarø Is, an ice cream parlour where Britta and Martin sell their organic birch juice ice creams and coffee in their farm store. A must on this charming island!

From SVENDBORG to FAABORG 35km

Part of the route takes you westwards through the seaside suburb of Rantzausminde.

After the village of Ballen, you can stop at a small beach. Through gently undulating terrain, the route leads in a varied way through small towns partly off the coast to Fåborg.
Fåborg’s town gate, Vesterport, is one of only two preserved town gates in Denmark.

From FAABORG to SONDERBORG 45km

Not without regret, you leave Fåborg, one of Denmark’s oldest towns. You reach Bøjden, where you board a ferry to the island of Als. The crossing takes around 1 hour and gives you the chance to contemplate the myriad islands that make up the Danish archipelago. Once on the island of Als, you pedal through the countryside on cycle paths, greenways and back roads to Sonderborg.

From SONDERBORG to FLENSBURG 40km

In Sønderborg, visit the castle of the same name, one of the oldest royal castles in Jutland, right on the water. Afterwards you start the last stage of your bike tour. In Dybbøl you have a wonderful view over the Flensburg Fjord. A memorial commemorates the German-Danish war in 1864. It is worth taking a break in Gråsten, where the summer residence of the Danish royal family is located. Soon you cross the border and are back in Flensburg.

FLENSBURG

End of your stay after breakfast.

Have a safe journey home!