Ballerup, a municipality within the Capital Region of Denmark, offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. Located approximately 15 kilometers from central Copenhagen, the region features a mix of forests, nature parks, and lakes. This varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, hiking, and more.
Ballerup provides a wide range of outdoor activities and routes for enthusiasts of all levels. With more than 200 routes available, the area…
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24
hikers
2.83km
00:44
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.72km
00:58
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.9km
04:36
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
23.7km
01:30
50m
70m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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50.1km
02:55
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24.6km
01:32
150m
150m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24.4km
01:26
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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808
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24.6km
01:39
130m
130m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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356
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15.6km
01:01
100m
100m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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68
riders
55.5km
04:14
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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107
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48.2km
01:55
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

85
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88.2km
03:36
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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90.2km
03:42
490m
490m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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76
runners
22.8km
02:30
110m
110m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
4.88km
00:30
20m
20m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.51km
00:34
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
12.4km
01:19
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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48
riders
49.3km
02:47
330m
330m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

42
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53.6km
03:06
350m
350m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18.7km
01:02
110m
110m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24
riders
38.1km
02:06
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ballerup offers a diverse range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features an extensive network of over 270 routes. These routes cater to various skill levels, from easy paths to more challenging trails.
Ballerup's outdoor routes are highly rated on komoot, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 600 ratings. More than 14,000 visitors have shared their experiences in the region. There are 273 total routes available across various sports.
Ballerup offers numerous road cycling routes, with 90 routes specifically for race bikes. The terrain includes gentle gradients and some moderate elevation gains. For more details, refer to the Road Cycling Routes in Ballerup guide.
Ballerup features dedicated mountain biking trails, with 9 MTB routes and 17 easy MTB routes listed. Examples include trails around Bastrup Lake and the "Beautiful Forest Trails – Mordor loop." More information is available in the MTB Trails in Ballerup guide.
Ballerup provides 70 hiking routes suitable for all skill levels. Notable locations include Jonstrup Vang Forest for easy loops, Lautrup Park for trails through wooded areas, and Skovlunde Nature Reserve for rugged terrain. The Hiking in Ballerup guide offers further details.
Ballerup offers routes suitable for families, including easy paths for cycling and hiking. Jonstrup Vang Forest provides easy hiking loops, and the "Vestegnsruten Trail" is an easy touring route. The municipality also features numerous playgrounds and activity courses.
Ballerup's routes pass through picturesque natural areas such as Herstedhøje Forest, Måløv Nature Park, and Jonstrup Vang Forest. Scenic lakes like Damhus Lake and Svanesø Lake are also prominent features. Viewpoints and historical sites are also present along routes.
Ballerup offers several traffic-free cycling options for various sports. Guides are available for traffic-free road bike rides, traffic-free touring bike rides, and traffic-free gravel bike rides.
Ballerup municipality provides designated dog-walking areas, including off-leash zones and dog forests. Specific trail regulations regarding dogs may vary, so checking local signage is advisable.
Many routes in Ballerup pass by charming huts for resting and refueling. The area also features cafes, viewpoints, and other facilities. Playgrounds and outdoor fitness areas are also available.
The official website for Ballerup Municipality is www.ballerup.dk. For general inquiries, the main phone number is +45 4477 2000, typically open for calls between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on weekdays.

