Test Vejle's super routes
Alpine ascents are not something you usually associate with Denmark, but the area around Vejle is an exception. Not only does it offer some of Denmark’s tallest hillscapes, it’s also where you’ll find the steepest road inclinations within a limited geographical area - in all of Denmark.
Eleven cycling super routes make it easy to challenge yourself to some of Vejle’s most famous hill climbs that cut across the area’s high rolling terrain. The super routes can be downloaded to your cycling computer, allowing you to navigate the routes using GPS. You can read more about the routes below.
There are cycling routes throughout Vejle Municipality. In addition to the 35 km VisitVejle Super Route in and around Vejle, the towns of Jelling, Børkop, Give and Egtved now have their own Super Route. There are also more demanding Super Routes of 230 km (3000 m ascent), 150 km (2000 m ascent), 110 km (1500 m ascent) and 65 km (1000 m ascent). With the very different challenge levels of the routes, there is something for everyone.
Around the mountain town of Vejle - 65 km
Test your bike shape and put the legs to the test on Denmark's hardest bike hills on the route "Bjergbyen Vejle Rundt" of 65km. Download the map with the rises.
Around Børkop - 45 km
The local cycle route Børkop Rundt of 45 km takes you through beautiful and hilly terrain south of Vejle Fjord. Test Denmark's hardest hills. Download to GPS.
Denmark’s toughest city route - 35 km
Denmark's toughest city route with an alpine ascent percentage in the mountain town of Vejle. More about Vejle's sweaty climbs and download the route here.
Denmark’s undisputed toughest bike route - 230 km
Challenge yourself on Denmark's toughest cycle route in Vejle at 230 km and 3000 meters altitude. Download the route to GPS and test the steep hills in Vejle.
The Egtved Girls Route - 60 km
Vejle's local cycle route at Egtved takes you past the Egtved girl's grave. The route is a scenic and hilly bike ride of 60 km and 750 m altitude. Route to GPS.
The Four-Leaf Clover - 110 km
The four-leaf clover is a 110 km long cycle route in Vejle in four loops with legendary hills. The route is a beautiful trip to Vejle and along Vejle Fjord.
Around Give-Thyregod - 55 km
The local super route Give-Thyregod Rundt takes you on a 55km long cycle route in slightly hilly terrain to i.a. the source of the river Gudenåen. Route to GPS.
Jellings King Stage - 55 km
Jellings Kongeetape is a cycling route of 55km with 550 m of altitude going through the beautiful ice age landscape at Åst Bjerge and to the historic Jelling.
The Ritter Route - 120 km
The Ritter Route is a 120 km long bike ride around Vejle Ådale and Fjord. A challenge with 1500 altitude meters through beautiful nature. Download to GPS.
The tough 100 mile Grand Fondos - 150 km
The Tough 100 mile Grand Fondos is a marathon for cyclists in Vejle. Try your hand at the 150 km through Denmark's beautiful and hardest cycling terrain.
Tour de France 3rd stage from Vejle to Sønderborg - 182 km
Challenge yourself to the route of the 3rd stage of the Tour de France 2022 from Vejle to Sønderborg, the event took place on 3 July 2022. Download the route.