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Road cycling

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Denmark's steepest inclines

If you have cycling legs of steel then try challenging yourself to the Kingdom of Cycling. Nowhere else in Denmark will you find such steep inclines within such a small geographical area as in the vicinity of Vejle. That’s why the town is famed for its road cycling races. The Kingdom of Cycling has everything a recreational cyclist could dream of: Denmark’s most hilly terrain, majestic climbs, cycling super routes and road inclination signage.

Road cyclist cycle down the Munkebjerg hill

Photo: Roar Paaske Fotografi

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.

Photo: Thomas Sjørup

Cycling races in Vejle

The Kingdom of Cycling is known for its many cycling events. Every year, the area attracts cycling enthusiasts for both professional and recreational road races.

Photo: Roar Paaske Fotografi

Advice for cyclists

In Vejle there must be room for everyone who enjoys riding along country roads and through open countryside, whether on two or four wheels – or hiking on foot. We therefore offer 8 useful tips for bike riders.

Photo: Elliott Hope Studio

Bike Friends Vejle

Bike Friends Vejle is a network of companies across Vejle and surroundings with a little extra to offer their cycling guests. The red Bike Friends sign assures you of great cycling hospitality and a safe cycling experience. You are guaranteed the most important necessities.

Photo: Mads Hansen

Bed + Bike Vejle

The Bed + Bike certification programme shows the way to bike-friendly accommodation throughout Vejle. Follow the blue Bed + Bike signs and you can be sure of services that as a minimum include parking your bike safely in a shed, getting your tires pumped and borrowing tools for repairs.

Photo: Vejle Kommune

Hill signposts in Vejle

Vejle’s many cycling hills are now even more fun to scale. Vejle Municipality has signposted 34 of the most popular climbs. The permanent signs feature information about the length of the hill, maximum Gradient, average Gradient and total ascent in metres.

Cykelryttere ned af bakken ved Munkebjerg

Road cycling

Denmark's steepest inclines

Test Vejle's super routes

Cycling races in Vejle

Advice for cyclists

Bike Friends Vejle

Bed + Bike Vejle

Hill signposts in Vejle

In Vejle, you will find Denmark’s toughest cycling hills

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