Day 1: Arrival to Esbjerg After arrival you can pick up you bikes from the rental location located not far from the hotel and take the opportunity to explore this wonderful coastal town on bike. Day 2: Esbjerg - Fanø 22 miles/35km After breakfast you ride to the wonderful island of Fanø via the ferry. Today you will take only enough items for one night as getting your luggage to the island is difficult. Your full luggage will meet you on the next night. Upon arrival to Fanø you will ride along the harbour on the cycling path to Sønderho. Sønderho is an idyllic fishing village where you can walk along the old, narrow streets with the beautiful thatched Fanø houses. You may have lunch at a cafe or at a hotel in Sønderho. Then go back, past the historic church to Nordby, where you stay the night. Day 3: Esbjerg - Nymindegab 46 miles/75km Today you take the ferry back to Esbjerg. In Esbjerg you turn north past the Fiskernes Mindelund - The Fishermen’s Memorial Grave and to Gravlunden (the cemetery) where you find the graves of allied serviceman from World War II. You will continue north to Nymindegab which is on the edge of the Ringkøbing Fjord. Day 4: Nymindegab - Ringkøbing 30 miles/50km From Nymindegab you cycle through the harbor of Hvide Sande where you can experience a unique fishing environment. You will cycle with the Ringkøbing Fjord on your right and the North Sea on your left and the beautiful causeway which ends at the town of Ringkøbing. On arrival take the opportunity to take a stroll in the old streets down to the bay. Day 5: Ringkøbing - Ølgod 27 miles/45km From Ringkøbing you are cycling inland to Ølgod. You will pass a couple of typical Danish Museums showing rural cultural life before reaching your destination. Day 6: Ølgod - Billund 25 miles/40km Today you will cycle on quiet country lanes and dedicated cycle ways towards Billund. The countryside is rolling but with no steep hills. In Billund you can visit the famous Legoland Park either before reaching your hotel of after checking in. Day 7: Billund - Esbjerg 42 miles/67km You journey today takes you south west back to the wonderful town of Esbjerg. The day is pretty long but the terrain is not too difficult. When you arrive take time to walk the old streets of the town and explore the museums and historic monuments. Day 8: Departure Your tour is complete after breakfast. |