Explore the landscape of Sønderjylland and the Baltic Sea island of Fyn

Conquer the beautiful landscape of Sønderjylland from the saddle.

Sønderjylland is waiting to be discovered just over the German-Danish border. It has a lot to offer: Nature, culture and plenty of fresh air. The cycle path network, which is more than 3,000 kilometres long, takes you through varied landscapes, historic trading towns, past unique beaches, beautiful castles and hilly landscapes along the Wadden Sea National Park. The UNESCO World Heritage Site accompanies you along the entire picturesque North Sea coastal route N1. It meanders mainly through dune and marshland landscapes, past blooming heathland and sheep grazing on the dykes. The route also takes you past several fjords and beautiful white sandy beaches - fresh sea air and space to switch off included.

Explore the border region and regional cuisine

Also discover the award-winning N8 Baltic Sea Cycle Route, which takes you through the cathedral city of Haderslev, the seafaring town of Aabenraa and historic Sønderborg along 140 of its 820 kilometres. Take the time to explore the impressive history of the border region, the culinary delights of southern Denmark and other unique attractions along the way. An absolute highlight for cycling holidaymakers this year is certainly the Tour de France. It runs through Sønderjylland on 3 July with Sønderborg as a stage finish.

More information about the Tour de France in Sønderjylland can be found here: www.visitsonderjylland.de/tourdefrance

Discover cross-border cycle paths

You can also experience the cross-border cycle routes, such as the "Flensburg-Fjord Route", which takes you 307 kilometres through the German-Danish border region via Aabenraa, Sønderborg and Flensburg. The route is divided into six stages so that it can be easily shortened and turned into a relaxed day trip. Each stage offers very special experiences: from marvellous flower worlds and wild nature to exciting excursions into the history of the border region. The "Ochsenweg" is also a cross-border cycle route. Here you can experience medieval churches, rune stones from the Viking Age, burial mounds and impressive nature. The Ox Trail stretches from Frederikshavn in the north to the German-Danish border in the south.

Unique experiences for cyclists

A highlight of the region is the bicycle ferry that takes you from Flensburg to Sønderjylland on the Als peninsula! Also visit our so-called "Bike Friends", a network of particularly bike-friendly hotels and bed & breakfast accommodation.

Take note of the "bike stations" that you will find along the cycle routes! Here you can take a break or use the air pump or tools to make some adjustments to your bike so that you can continue on your way without a care in the world.

You are welcome to visit bicycle-friendly Sønderjylland: www.visitsonderjylland.de/radfahren

Manor houses and hygge

Cycle tourists can enjoy an authentically Danish and colourful cycling experience on the Baltic Sea island of Fyn and its southern archipelago in the heart of the kingdom.

More than 1,300 kilometres of well-marked and well-developed cycle paths make the region the number one cycling destination in Northern Europe. Whether on your own bike or on a modern hire bike: with the wind in your hair, you can experience the impressive diversity of Fyn's nature and culture - coast, forests, hills shaped by the Ice Age and, last but not least, dreamlike villages, charming harbour towns and fairytale castles and manor houses from different eras. Experience the "Garden of Denmark" with its colourful vegetation, sea and landscapes from the saddle of a bike.

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The Bike Island Route takes you along picturesque coastal scenery around the island of Fyn and also lets you discover the largest islands of the southern archipelago, Langeland and Ærø. The small towns of Fyn lie like pearls on a string along the coast and harmonise wonderfully with colourful nature, a rich variety of wildlife, even viticulture and insights into centuries of history.

More than 40 certified Bed&Bike accommodations as well as many other gastronomic and service-oriented local heroes are specially geared towards cyclists and look forward to your visit. And thanks to the numerous ferry connections, island hopping by bike is a pleasure for young and old alike.

New from 1 May: the 665-kilometre, 14-stage "Manor House Route". This route not only takes you past most of these magnificent buildings, but also around Fyn and the neighbouring islands of Langeland and Ærø.

You can find more information about cycling in Destination Fyn here: www.visitfyn.de/fahrradurlaub

In this series of articles, we introduce you to the following regions and partners, which you can also find in the list to the right of and below the article:

• South Danish North Sea and Danish North Sea coast
• North Jutland's Baltic coast and the Aarhus coast
• Explore the landscape of Sønderjylland and the Baltic Sea island of Fyn
• The west coast of Zealand and the fjord country
• The Danish Baltic Sea islands of Lolland-Falster with the Scandlines ferries
• FERIEPARTNER DANMARK - Where even the Tour de France is on the road