The Danish national cycle route 5 (East Coast Route) – Bike along the coastline
Where to on your cycling holiday? In Kystlandet along the eastern coastline of the peninsula of Jutland in Denmark, you find beautiful cities, cultural history, and varied landscapes. Follow this signposted route and get a real feel of the coast and all its adventures.
From fjord to fjord... to fjord
The stretch of coast in Kystlandet offers the perfect terrains for a cycling holiday. Around Horsens Fjord and Vejle Fjord you find peaceful and varied landscapes with beautiful nature sites, lots of forests and breathtaking views. Between the fjords, a flat rural coast landscape facing the Kattegat Sea greets you and invites you to enjoy the beaches or a cold ice cream in the sun.
The beautiful city of Vejle and the exciting culture city of Horsens offers a varied selection of things to see and experience. We also recommend you to visit the charming habour towns of Juelsminde, Hou, Snaptun, Rosenvold og Norsminde.
Take this trip from Vejle Fjord to Horsens Fjord and further up to Norsminde Fjord – the perfect way to spend an active holiday along the coast line with your best biking buddies!
Photo:Hanne Nielsen, HANNE5.DK
Follow the blue sign posts
This stretch is a part of The Danish national cycle route 5 (East Coast Route) that takes you all the way from the city of Sønderborg in the South to Skagen in the North. Follow the blue sign posts marked with a red number 5 and get safely to your destination.
Byer langs ruten
Østkystruten byder naturligvis på smukke udsigter over vandet, som fx her i udkanten af Horsens, hvor der er vand til flere siderPhoto:Sarah Green
Bucket list for your bike trip
It is not all about pedaling! Make a few stops on the way: Here you find our best tips for 10 things not to miss on your trip.
Fru Møllers Mølleri
A visit at Fru Møllers Mølleri is a complete experience. Drop in and see the farm animals up close, take a break and a deep breath. Browse the specialties and fantastic produce available from the farm...
Sondrup Hills
Experience the unusually scenic and varied landscape at Sondrup Plantation on the north side of Horsens Fjord. The hilly and wooded terrain invites to walks in the deep, peaceful nature.
KØST Deli & Gastropub
This gastropub and harbour café is located on the dock in Hou, offering a front-row view of the sailboat masts. At KØST, you can enjoy delicious, well-prepared café dishes with a focus on fish in a co...
Café Skuden
This café with proud traditions at the ferry port and marina in Hou offers delicious food and cold drinks every day for lunch and dinner. Stop by the cosy and maritime café for great food experiences ...
NIOR Bistro Horsens
Classic fish dishes, homemade sourdough bread, and plenty of ice cream – the locally famed and beloved concept from NIOR in Juelsminde has found its way to the picturesque surroundings of Horsens Mari...
Restaurant Flammen Horsens
Flammen offers a massive, inviting, and delicious grill buffet with lots of tender meat, warm dishes and a large salat buffet. At Flammen, buffet and high quality accompanies each other in a restauran...
Restaurant Færgegaarden
Experience exquisite delicacies at the restaurant of Hotel Juelsminde Strand that has an exciting and varied menu. Everyone is welcome here – even if you have not booked a room.
The brasserie at Hotel Vejlefjord
The brasserie welcomes you to culinary pampering in cosy historic surroundings. No matter if you are visiting on a spa stay or just stopping by for lunch or dinner you will always be welcomed with ope...
Take a quick dip
Along the coast line of Kystlandet you will find several child-friendly bathing beaches. You will pass by 30 beaches on this trip - so why not cool off in the calm waters?
