Best of Eastern Zealand

Best of Eastern Zealand

Denmark is perfectly suitable for cycling holidays. The small kingdom welcomes you with a varied and beautiful landscape. You will discover wild forests and flourish meadows, beautiful coastlines as well as charming villages. Everything is close-by and always easy to reach. And your cycle is the preferred choice for this: There are over 12,000 km sign-posted cycle routes throughout the country. Leave the daily routine behind and discover new places and moments.

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Highlights

• Copenhagen
• Køge bay with white sand beaches and views of the Baltic Sea
• Amager Fælled national park
• Arken Museum of Modern Art
• Strøby Ladeplads with holiday houses
• Gjorslev castle
• UNESCO World Heritage Stevns Klint
• Newly renovated Hedebostien Cycle Path
• UNESCO World Heritage Roskilde Cathedral
• Roskilde Fjorde

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Daily program

Day 1: Individual arrival to Copenhagen
The Danish capital has a lot to offer. An early arrival is highly recommended. Take a stroll through the medieval city center or visit the famous Tivoli.
Overnight in Copenhagen

Day 2: Copenhagen – Køge (34 miles/55 km)
The first cycle stage will lead along the so-called Køge bay, with outstanding views to the Baltic Sea. The national park Amager Fælled is absolutely free of traffic, and its scenic landscape will impress you. For those who are interested in art, we recommend visiting the Arken Museum of Modern Art (closed on Mondays). Køge belongs to one of the oldest cities of Denmark and is located directly on the coast. The white sand beaches invite for a jump into the cool water for a refresh.
Overnight in Køge

Day 3: Exploring the Stevns peninsula (day trip from Køge) (34 miles or 50 miles/55 or 80 km)
Today's trip will lead you to the peninsula of Stevns. The road goes along the coast that will quickly take you to Strøby Ladeplads with its numerous holiday houses. Later on, the path goes inland where you pass the city of Magleby and Gjorslev castle to reach the UNESCO World Heritage Stevns Klint. Steep coast and old church of Højerup invite you to linger to enjoy the breathtaking views.

Afterward, after a short, while you will reach Rødvig and the idyllic village of Fakse Ladeplads which is located directly by the sea. From there you can take a direct train back to Køge (train ticket not included in tour package). Option to cycle back to Køge for a return journey via Karise and Herfølge.
Overnight in Køge

Day 4: Køge – Roskilde (22 miles/35 km)
After Køge, the first part of the route will go along the coast to Karlstrup. Then the road will gently take you away from the coast to explore the inland of this beautiful country. You will cycle along the Hedebostien Cycle Path which has recently renovated and now allows a direct connection between Køge Bay and Roskilde Fjord. You will experience breathtaking scenic impressions, a beautiful change from the coastal paths.

Roskilde has a rich historical past. Take your time for a stroll through the historic city center and visit the famous Roskilde Cathedral, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight in Roskilde

Day 5: Exploring the Roskilde Fjord (day trip from Roskilde) (16 or 22 or 31 miles/25 or 30 or 50 km)
Today you have 3 route options. The shortest one will take you to Lejre, the Land of Legends, a 43-hectare "outdoor laboratory" for experimental archeology. Another route choice passes the beautiful castle Ledreborg with its park. And for the cyclists who want to challenge themselves, we provide a worthy day trip west to Holbæk or north of the fjord along to Frederikssund.

Whatever you choose, comfortable train connections are available for your return trip to Roskilde and each variant will charm you in its own way (train ticket not included in tour cost).
Overnight in Roskilde

Day 6: Roskilde – Copenhagen (22 or 28 miles/35 or 45 km)
Today's stage leads you back to the starting point of your bike tour: the Danish capital Copenhagen. From Albertslund, a newly built bike path will take you to the center of Copenhagen, nearly free of traffic. In the afternoon there is enough time for you to explore the city on your own. During a stroll, you can fulfill all the wonderful impressions that you have already gained on your bike tour through East Zealand.

Day 7: Individual departure or extension
After breakfast, your journey ends. We are happy to book extra nights for you to explore the Danish capital.

Surface and terrain

On the whole an easy cycle tour which leads through flat and soft hilly landscapes. Mostly own bike paths and small streets without much traffic. Only if entering and leaving cities you need to expect some more traffic.

Hotels

Absalon Hotel Copenhagen
www.absalon-hotel.dk

Comwell Hotel Køge Strand
www.comwellkogestrand.dk

Comwell Hotel Roskilde
www.comwellroskilde.dk

How to get there

Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Copenhagen (CPH) airport
Nearest train station: Copenhagen Central Station

Tips on getting to and from your tour

Dates

Prices

Included services

• 6 nights in carefully selected accommodations
• Daily breakfast from buffet
• Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel (max 20 kg/bag, no bag limit)
• Route material, including route decription and maps (1 per room)
• Service hotline
• Rental bike insurance
• GPS tracks available upon request

Bike rentals

Bikes available to be rented (in advance at the time of booking) include:

• Hybrid touring bike, 21/24-speed, unisex, step-through
• Hybrid touring bike, 21/24-speed, men's frames, crossbar
• Hybrid touring bike, 27-speed, upgrade, crossbar
• Electrically assisted bike, Pedelec, unisex*

*More about electrically-assisted bikes >

All above bike rentals will be equipped with the following at no additional charge:

• Saddlebag (water-repellent), rear
• Handlebar bag (water-repellent), with clear cover on top for easy map viewing
• Tools
• Repair kit (with extra bicycle tube)
• Pump
• Combination lock

Pedals:
The bikes will have flat pedals. If you want to bring your own pedals, please bring your own shoes and also the necessary equipment to change the pedals. Toe cages are not available to rent.

Seats:
If you plan to bring your own seat, please make sure it will be compatible with a 27.2 to 31.4 mm seat post. If necessary, you may also need to bring your own adapter. The tour company will assist in switching the seat post for you.

Helmets:
Helmets are not included with the bike rentals. You can buy a helmet (not rent) from the tour company for €49. It will be a high quality, brand new helmet. You must let us know your helmet preference upon booking. If you do not buy a helmet through the tour company, we recommend you bring your own.

Specifications on hybrid touring bikes

• Modern, high-resistant aluminum frame
• V-brakes
• Aluminium-rims
• Reliable tires, which ensure high duration
• Shimano Alivio derailleur on 21-speed
• Selle Royal Saddles

*Posture for 21-speed hybrid bikes will be upright for comfort

Upgraded components on 27-speed hybrid bikes

• Hydraulic Magura HS 11 brakes
• Shimano Deore XT derailleur on 27-speed
• High-quality Suntour suspension fork

*Posture for 27-speed upgraded hybrid bikes will be upright and forward

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