Cycle tour from Kiel to Copenhagen

Your cycle tour from Kiel to Copenhagen begins in the state capital of Schleswig-Holstein. Grab your bike as soon as you arrive at your hotel and explore the city. Watch the hustle and bustle of Kiel harbor from the Hörnbrücke bridge and stroll along the Kiellinie. If you want to soak up some sun and enjoy the view of the sea, cycle to Falckensteiner Strand - ideal for getting in the mood for the days ahead.

From Kiel, follow the River Schwentine, which takes you through a gently undulating landscape and a region characterized by small lakes. With the shoemaker town of Preetz, you reach the gateway to Holstein Switzerland. Pay a visit to the Preetz monastery and treat yourself to a swim in Lake Lank before continuing on to Plön. The town's landmark is the Renaissance-style castle. A castle just as worth seeing awaits you in Eutin. In addition to a stroll through the cozy old town, take a dip in the Great Eutin Lake.

Today's stage of your cycle tour from Kiel to Copenhagen takes you to the Baltic Sea. Past the Kellersee lake, through meadows, fields and forests, the cycle route takes you to Oldenburg in Holstein. Visit the Wall Museum, which shows the history of the Slavs in East Holstein. Continue along the Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Path to your destination for the day, Heiligenhafen. Take a stroll along the pier promenade and watch the many surfers on the beaches as they speed across the waves.

You cycle towards Fehmarn not far from the Baltic Sea. You reach Germany's third largest island via the Fehmarnsund Bridge. Cycle past the Burger See lake to Burg, the main town on the sunny island. Enjoy a coffee in the center of Burg before you make your way to the landing stage in Puttgarden. Take the ferry to the port of Rødby on the Danish island of Lolland. You cycle along flat paths to the cozy little town of Maribo. A little further north you reach the harbor town of Bandholm. You spend the night in Bandholm or in Maribo.

If you would like to immerse yourself in the animal world of the seven continents on today's stage of your cycle tour from Kiel to Copenhagen, the Knuthenborg Safari Park between Bandholm and Maribo offers you the opportunity to do so. You cycle to the east of Lolland on pleasantly flat cycle paths. You cycle across the Guldborgsund to the harbor town of Nykøbing Falster. The townscape of the main town on the island of Falster is characterized by colourful little houses, the monastery church and the water tower. Continue to the Baltic Sea. In Marielyst you will get to know one of the most beautiful beaches in Denmark. You will spend the night in Nykøbing Falster or in Marielyst.

Another almost flat stage lies ahead of you. At first, you will be cycling close to the coast. Enjoy wonderful views of the sea and take the opportunity to take a break on the beach - simply wonderful! A stop in Hesnæs is also worthwhile. The walls and roofs of the houses in the fishing village are wrapped in straw - unique in Denmark. In Stubbekøbing, take the ferry to the island of Bogø and continue by bike to the island of Møn. Your overnight stop is Stege, one of the oldest trading towns in the country.

Today you will get to know Møn on your cycle tour from Kiel to Copenhagen. The island is a popular travel destination that impresses with its unique mix of breathtaking nature and wild originality. Møn is particularly famous for its chalk cliffs. Møns Klint is up to 128 meters high, making it the highest cliff in Denmark. The pebble beach can be reached via steps and is ideal for a long walk. In the GeoCenter Møns Klint you can learn more about the formation of Denmark and the cliffs. Cycle back to Stege through the Klinteskoven beech forest.

From Stege, you cycle to the island of Zealand on your cycle tour from Kiel to Copenhagen. First you cross the Dronning Alexandrines Bro and reach the largest island in the Baltic Sea. You cycle north on cycle paths with gentle gradients. You cycle via the pretty little town of Præstø to Faxe Ladeplads. The beach there offers fine sand and plenty of space to swim and soak up the sun. It is not far to your destination for the day, Rødvig. The flint kiln, a historic flint oven not far from the harbor, is one of the town's landmarks.

Today you are not far from the impressive Stevns Klint cliff, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A few kilometers further on, you will reach Højerup with its 13th century church, which today stands directly on the cliff edge due to erosion - a great photo opportunity. Along Køger Bugt, there are numerous places to take a break and enjoy the sea view. Copenhagen has an excellent network of cycle paths. Explore Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace and Rundetårn. If you want to take it easy today, you can also cover the route from Køge in comfort by train (not included).

Your cycle tour from Kiel to Copenhagen ends after breakfast. We are happy to extend your stay with an extra night in Kiel or Copenhagen.