(Note that Route 10 on Bornholm has a green, rather than blue, background). National routes are signposted with a white route number in a red square and bicycle symbol on a blue, square sign.
There are 11 national cycle routes in Denmark, which cover a total of over 4,000km. Routes criss-cross each other, so it is possible to combine routes and take in the entire country by bike.Ĭycle routes are particularly safe in comparison to other countries and national cycle routes tend to follow smaller by-roads, undisturbed forest roads and pathways. Just find your route name, number or logo and follow the signs. You will find it easy to navigate whilst cycling in Denmark, as the country has over 11,000km of sign-posted routes. Read more about cycling laws and rules in Denmark. Cyclists must use their arms to signal that they are slowing down, turning or stopping. Then go with the traffic when the light is green. If you are turning left, cross over the road you will join, so that you are waiting with the traffic on the right-hand side.
You must always cycle on the right-hand side of the road and if there’s a bike path, you should use this. But it is a great idea to use one anyway! You are not legally required to wear a helmet. Children on bike seats and in trailers must always be fastened in. If you have a bike trailer, you can take two children of any age. If you are over 15 years of age, you can transport two children under eight years old on your bike, providing you have the necessary cycle seats. After dark, you must make sure your trailer has a red light either fitted at the back or the left-hand side. You can pick these up from convenience stores and bike shops in Denmark.īike trailers must have two white reflectors on the front and two red on the back, with two yellow reflectors on each side. When cycling in the dark, you must have a working white light at the front and a red at the back. Bikes come with these things as standard in Denmark but if you’re bringing a bike with you from abroad, you’ll need to make sure yours is fitted with these. Your bike must have a bell, a white reflector visible from the front, yellow reflectors on the pedals and wheels and a red reflector at the back. Here are a few rules of the road for cyclists that will help you enjoy a relaxing break on two wheels.
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