What is the longest cycle route in Denmark?
Route 8 along the Baltic Sea leads the list.
Short answer
The longest national cycle route in Denmark is Østersøruten, route 8, with 827 km. Next come Østkystruten (route 5) with 666 km, Limfjordsruten (route 12) with 626 km and Vestkystruten (route 1) with 560 km. The shortest national route is route 10 around Bornholm with 105 km. These lengths are 2022 figures for the 11 national routes.
Why
- Route 8, Østersøruten: 827 km.
- Route 5, Østkystruten: 666 km.
- Route 10, around Bornholm: 105 km, the shortest.
Details
Hærvejsruten (route 3) is 450 km long, and Hanstholm–Copenhagen (route 2) is 359 km.
Tip
You do not have to ride a whole route: pick one stretch and combine it with a train back to your start.
What may differ
Lengths can change when a route is moved to a new path, so check the current route map before you plan your stages.
Common misconception
Many think the west coast route is the longest because it runs along the whole of Jutland.
What actually happens
Vestkystruten is 560 km, while Østersøruten is 827 km and clearly the longest.
People also ask
- How many national cycle routes are there in Denmark?
- Can you cycle around Bornholm?
- Is Denmark good for a cycling holiday?
Sources
This answer is for reference only. Cycling rules and services can change, so check the official sources before you ride.
Transport and mobilityRelated questions
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Can you cycle around Bornholm?
Yes, national cycle route 10 is a 105 km loop around Bornholm and the shortest of Denmark's 11 national routes.
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Is Denmark good for a cycling holiday?
Yes, Denmark is well suited for a cycling holiday.
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How many kilometres do Copenhageners cycle a day?
On an average weekday in 2025, cyclists covered 2.48 million km in Copenhagen.
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How many Copenhageners cycle to work or school?
In 2025, 43 % of all trips to work or education in Copenhagen were made by bike, down from 46 % in 2024.