In Denmark the North Sea Cycle Route follows the National Cycle Route 5 for 229 km from Grenaa (where you arrive in the ferry from Sweden) to Skagen, and the National Cycle Route 1 from Skagen in the north to the German border in the south, a total of 550 km.
The scenery is stunning, the east coast of Jutland offers scenic fjords, peaceful bays and open water. The West Coast presents among other the dune landscape of Thy National Park, the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Wadden Sea as well as the country’s oldest town, Ribe.
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Culinaire Hoogstandjes
Maritime Heritage / The Rhine / The Meuse
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Danish Cycling Tourism is a non-profit association of public and private partners. Its main purpose is to develop and promote recreational cycling in Denmark. Since 2016, it has served as the national EuroVelo Coordination Centre for Denmark, and as of 2023, it will host the official online platform for the national cycling routes as well as the EuroVelo routes in the country.
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VisitDenmark is the Official Tourism Organisation of Denmark. On their webpage you can find all the information you need about Denmark as a holiday destination.
The Danish Cyclists’ Federation is the only transport organization in Denmark that speaks the cyclists’ cause. We have an ongoing contact with politicians and officials in the parliament and a long list of municipalities – and the Danish Cyclists’ Federation sits at the table when future traffic is debated and solutions to be found.
[email protected] +45 33 32 31 21
Ruter.dk is the official online platform for national cycling routes in Denmark. It provides descriptions of the 11 national routes and suggestions for the best destinations to visit along the way. Additionally, visitors can find assistance on how to plan their vacations and prepare their bikes. The site is hosted by Danish Cycling Tourism.
Detailed information on EuroVelo 12 in Denmark: points of interest, GPX tracks, cycling map, elevation, kilometres.
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