Cycling Routes in Mols Bjerge National Park and the entire Djursland
Cycle paths criss-cross their way around the coast of Djursland like a spider’s web. Riding through the landscape is a great way to wind down and enjoy the scenery. The diverse coastal, agricultural and woodland landscapes with softly rolling hills are perfect for exploring by bike.
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One of Denmark's five national parks, Mols Bjerge was formed during the Ice Age and is home to a unique and rare nature that invites both cycling tours and challenging MTB routes.
The bike route Ørnbjergruten in Mols Bjerge National Park
The Ørnbjergruten cycle route in Djursland is 34 kilometres long and takes you through idyllic areas such as Stubbe Lake and Ørnbjerg Mill. Discover a rare habitat shaped by the Ice Age, enjoy a lunch break at the historic mill and take a dip in the clear waters of the lake.
The Bike tour Skovturen through Mols Bjerge National Park
Enjoy a 12 km cycle route through the Kalø forests in scenic Djursland. Along the way you can take short detours to fascinating sights such as Thyrahytten, a small harmonious building in the well-known white Kalø half-timbering, St. Stenhøj, an approximately 3,000-year-old Bronze Age mound or Kalø Castle Ruins, one of Denmark's largest and most well-preserved medieval castles.
The bike route Gravlevbanen in Mols Bjerge National Park
The old railway line Gravlevbanen is today a 25 km long cycling route in Mols Bjerge National Park, which offers beautiful and varied nature. Part of the route follows the old railway from Ebeltoft to Gravlev, where you step back in time as you cycle through forests, past lakes and over hilltops.
Gjerrildbanestien Trail from Ryomgård to Gjerrild
Experience the 28 km stretch of scenic trail from Ryomgård in the peninsula of Djursland to Gjerrild. The trail runs where the old railway tracks used to go up until 1956.
The Rail Trail from Ebeltoft to Gravlev
Experience the rail trail between Ebeltoft and Gravlev. The route is app. 10 km long and runs along the closed down railway, Gravlevbanen.
The Rail Trail from Allingåbro to Ryomgård
The lovely railway trail between Allingåbro and Ryomgård is 15 km long and tarmacked. The route takes you through woodland and farming areas, and along the way, you will pass through the villages of Pindstrup and Auning.
Day trip in Mols Bjerge National Park on the Kulturringen cycle route
Kulturringen is a cycling tour in East Jutland that takes you through beautiful nature and past culture and sights. This day trip takes you to Mols Bjerge National Park, beautiful landscapes and wonderful views.
Mountain biking routes - pure nature and action
Djursland offers fantastic mountain biking routes through beautiful nature and varied terrain. Explore the winding forest trails, hills and challenging descents that provide adrenaline rushes and beautiful nature experiences at the same time. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, there are routes to suit your level. We've selected a few of the best below.
MTB trail in Grenaa
The MTB track in Grenaa Plantage is 18 km long, relatively flat and technically challenging.
Mountain biking in the plantation Sdr. Plantage - Ebeltoft
The municipality of Syddjurs, in collaboration with local MTB clubs and Kronborg Tracks, has built a 13 km long MTB track in Sdr. Plantation south of Ebeltoft.