Highlights 275 km road
Discover Hærvejsløbet - The Viking Gran Fondo's most iconic and challenging route of 275 kilometers from Flensburg to Viborg through words and pictures.
Click the images below to see more about the individual highlight.
Discover Hærvejsløbet - The Viking Gran Fondo's most iconic and challenging route of 275 kilometers from Flensburg to Viborg through words and pictures.
Click the images below to see more about the individual highlight.
Flensburg Fjord provides a unique setting to start at the dock.
While last night's guests strolling home from town, your adventure is just beginning - 270 km along the Ancient Road.
Between Niehuus in Germany and Bov in Denmark, you cross the border at Rønsdam.
The original barrier here and mark stones give a unique experience and a clear sense of crossing the border.
North of the border, you pass Kliplev Church whose freestanding bell tower is the oldest preserved wooden building in Denmark.
Over 450 meters it rises on average by 10%.
The climb is a classic, even among the professionals in the Danish cycling, so it is nice to have on your CV, while the legs are still fresh.
A cobblestone climb with hairpin bends!
In all, it rises over 650 meters with 6.2% on average.
11 km after the top, fortunately the famous Southern Jutland coffee and cake awaits.
The former Rødekro depot is in 2017 moved to the beautiful surroundings of Hesselbjerg north of Aabenraa.
A Sunday in Hell (Paris-Roubaix) is exchanged for a summer on the Ancient Road just south of Vojens.
Hold the handlebars, but also enjoy the unique surroundings by Tørning Mill.
Here you cycle into the arena where Sønderjyske has skated for several DM titles in recent years.
Lovely hot food and a well deserved rest with your colleagues provide towards the hilly terrain ahead.
At present, it is very important with new energy in the legs and a short break from the road.
5.6% rise in average over 1,175 meters.
Therefore, one can appreciate a hand in the back of his partner.
Over 600 meters it rises on average by 5.3%, so the next depot in Nr. Snede may seem far away.
After the hill, you cycle into the Jelling and rounds the two largest prehistoric mounds in Denmark.
Between the two high stands rune stones, which are called "Denmark's birth certificate."
The hot soup and the sumptuous selection of snacks means that you can finally begin to see the goal in Viborg come closer.
Nr. Snede has been a rallying point for Hærvejens travelers - and on race day is the gathering place for both MTB and road bike riders.
Just south of Nr. Snede is Gudenåens and Skjernåens sources - the origins of Denmark's two largest rivers.
5.2% rise in average over 1300 meters.
So even though the legs gradually tired, makes many want to stand and step on the pedals.
Just before the depot in Funder at Silkeborg it rises over 1800 meters with an average climb of 4%.
The goal in Viborg approaching and it contributes positively to the atmosphere at the depot in Funder.
Also means extra calories.
In Funder Kirkeby you can see, among other Funder Church, one of the old churches.
It is tiresome to go completely sugar cold before Viborg, so remember to enjoy the delicious depot at Vattrupgård.
Although by now you probably don’t have more power in the legs, it goes up over 1300 meters by 3.8% on average.
The landscape is dramatic - created by Arctic ice and meltwater during the last ice age.
The adventure ends for all road riders and mountain bike riders on the Parade Square in Viborg.
There are partying everywhere in Viborg, which celebrates Snapsting.
It gives you every opportunity to pay tribute to your magnificent achievement.