Go bike riding|Bring your bike on a holiday on island Als in the Sønderborg-area

Family on a bike trip at Dybbøl Banke in the Sønderborg-area

Let the film inspire you for your next summer holiday in Denmark.

Go for a visit in the royal city of Gråsten and the Royal Kitchen Garden. Roll alongside the idyllic inlet Flensborg Fjord and the Gendarme Path or stop by the historical Dybbøl Banke with storytelling about the war of 1864 and see the national symbol of Danish bravery - Dybbøl Mill. Let the legs take a brake on board the Ferry Bitten, where the bike is free on the trip over to the island of Als. Explore Universe Science Park, the place with fun challenges for the whole family and enjoy the bike ride through the scenic forest Nørreskoven Als.

Biking routes in Sønderborg Municipality

Through the newer Sønderborg - approx. 10 km

A citywalk by bike through the newer parts of Sønderborg city. See the route here.

Island Als; lake- and fjord landscape by bike

The lake- and fjord landscape on Als - Approx. 27 km

Explore North-Als by bike and drive through the scenic lake- and fjord landscape. The tour is accessible by ordinary bikes and MTB.

Stolbro Løkke on Holiday Island Als by bike

Stolbro Løkke - approx. 20 km

From Guderup, the route takes you on a scenic tour around the midst of island Als. You´ll pass the bog were the Hjortspringboat was found, Egen Church and the world´s tallest sundial. On the trip, you can enjoy the view of inlet Augustenborg Fjord at several places.

The Northcoast on Als - approx. 26 km

The tour begins at Nordborg Castle and takes you round the northerly part of island Als, were bathing beaches and rich bird life awaits you.

Havnbjerg Beach - approx. 11 km

A cosy ride starting at the Havnbjerg centre. The tour takes you passt the home of Mads Clausen - the founder of Danfoss, Havnbjerg Church and Havnbjerg Mill, known from the film "In Love & War". On a hot day you can go swimming at Havnbjerg Beach.

Forest Nørreskoven on island Als by bike

Forest Nørreskoven - approx. 17 km

The tour begins in Guderup, and takes you through the forest Nørreskov - one of the longest coastal forests in Denmark, passt Elstrup Mill and the scenic Fjordmosen, were you can enjoy the various floral life and watch the rich bird life tfrom the bird watching tower.

Mountainbike ride in Sønderborg on island Als

MTB Bittenlunden - approx. 8 km

The route is for mountainbikes and takes you round the wood Elsmark Skov and alongside the coast at Tranerodde. Swimming is NOT recommended here due to polution.

Mountainbike ride at forest Sønderskoven on island Als

MTB Fladbæk - approx. 22 km

The tour is for mountainbikes and takes you round the forest Nørreskoven. The tour follows hilly roads of gravel. Swimming is NOT recommended at the Tranerodde Lighthouse were the tour begins due to polution, wait until you reach the beaches at the forest.

Gendarme Path by bike

The Gendarme Path is a hiking route, with alternative routes for biking. The map of the path can be collected at Sønderborg Tourist office. There is deep slopes as well as narrow passages and bringing a bike trailer is not recommended.

And some extra routes

Sønderborg and Nordborg incl. ferry Bitten- 54 km

Gråsten and round Broagerland - 48 km

Sønderborg, Midst Als and South-Als - 63 km

Gendarme Path; Hørup to Sønderborg - 18 km

Sønderborg and Dybbøl - 23.5 km

Gråsten - 24 km

Peninsula; Kær Halvø - 23 km

Sønderborg and Gråsten - 39 km

Round island Als - 196 km

Dybbøl and Gråsten - 46 km

Round Arnkil - 21 km

Round Sundeved - 42 km

Village Dybbøl and Dybbøl Mill - 14 km

Round Augustenborg and North-Als - 63 km

Round Broagerland - 43 km

Augustenborg and midst Als - 48 km

Take a break and drive the bike on board

On board Ferry Bitten the bike passage is free

Nordals-Ferry Bitten: Ballebro-Hardeshøj

The bike is included free of charge on the ferry trip between Ballebro and Hardeshøj

Bicycle ferry Denmark - Germany

The bicycle ferry Rødsand will sail again on the route from Egernsund in the summer of 2022

Nordals-Ferry Bitten: Ballebro-Hardeshøj

The bike is included free of charge on the ferry trip between Ballebro and Hardeshøj

Photo: N.V. Jensen

Bicycle ferry Denmark - Germany

The bicycle ferry Rødsand will sail again on the route from Egernsund in the summer of 2022

Feodora Sønderborg - Germany without return

Sailing with Feodora II from Sønderborg to Langballigau in Germany - without return sailing

Practical information before and during the tour

Here you´ll find a list of bike rental shops

Find toilets out on the route. To see the toilets on the map activate the button "offentlige toiletter".

Here you´ll find a map were you can activate the spots with lunch pack houses (madpakkehus), bird watching towers (fugletårn) and were to get drinking water (drikkekvandspost) in our area.

Longer routes and Tour de France

The Baltic Sea Route N8

Slip into the cycling trousers and pump up the bike for one of Denmark’s longer and scenic cycling routes - the 820 kilometre of the Baltic Sea Route!

Tour de France

The sprinters will decide the race between them when Sønderborg is the destination city for the last stage in Grand Départ Denmark 2022.

Biking break with view of the sun setting over the water in the Sønderborg-area

Longside the coast of Holiday Island Als and in the Sønderborg-area there are several good spots, were a bench invites you to a break whilst enjoying the view over the water.Photo:Michael Schwarzenberger - Pixabay

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