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How are cycle routes signposted in Denmark?

The number tells you what kind of route it is.

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Short answer

National cycle routes in Denmark are marked with a blue, square sign showing a bicycle symbol and a white route number in a red square. Regional routes have white numbers from 16 to 99 on a blue background. Local routes use numbers from 100 to 999 in the same system. Route 10 on Bornholm is the exception, as its signs have a green background instead of blue.

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Why

  1. National routes: numbers 1 to 12 in a red square.
  2. Regional routes: numbers 16 to 99.
  3. Local routes: numbers 100 to 999.

Details

Odd national route numbers run north to south and even numbers run east to west.

Tip

Note the route number before you set off, as signs at junctions show the number rather than the town.

What may differ

Sign colours are not the same everywhere: on Bornholm route 10 uses a green background.

Common misconception

Many expect all Danish cycle route signs to be blue.

What actually happens

On Bornholm the route 10 signs have a green background.

People also ask

  • How many national cycle routes are there in Denmark?
  • Can you cycle around Bornholm?
  • Which EuroVelo routes go through Denmark?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Cycling rules and services can change, so check the official sources before you ride.

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