Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde – Roskilde Cathedral loop from Ølstykke

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Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde – Roskilde Cathedral loop from Ølstykke

Moderate

4.8

(12)

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Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde – Roskilde Cathedral loop from Ølstykke

04:41

79.3km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 18.2 km for 213 m

Open: • 5:00 PM-10:00 AM (otherwise dismount required)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.8 km

View of Roskilde Fjord

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views of Roskilde Fjord, with easy access to the water. A great day trip from the town, or as stop on a longer trip.

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18.3 km

Viking Shipyard

Highlight • Historical Site

Very interesting and exciting!

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18.4 km

Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the most important shipwreck sites is found in the silt of Roskilde Fjord, which is only a meter deep in places. In particular, the remains of numerous dragon …

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19.6 km

Roskilde Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The Roskilde Cathedral is one of the most important church buildings in Denmark and is also the burial place of the royal family. Many sarcophagi of deceased kings and queens …

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44.9 km

Gershøj Harbour and Beach Hotel on Roskilde Fjord

Highlight • Settlement

Gerhøj is a small place on the Roskilde Fjord with about 700 inhabitants. The Kro was closed for years and was taken over by local people in 1997 and brought …

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52.9 km

Møllekrogen Harbor

Highlight • Structure

Nice picnic area close to the water, you can also have a look at some boats.

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52.9 km

Selsø Lake Pier

Highlight • Lake

A peaceful and beautiful bird-rich lake that offers stunning views on both sides of the bridge. Part of the Selsø estate, it's a wonderful place to stop for a break, …

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53.4 km

Skibby and Surroundings in Skjoldungernes Land National Park

Highlight • Natural

The roads around Skibby take you past beautiful nature and lovely little villages.

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79.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.9 km

20.4 km

5.14 km

691 m

172 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

68.3 km

8.09 km

908 m

851 m

785 m

430 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 16 October

12°C

7°C

36 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

June 11, 2024,Bicycle Tour

Beautiful day tour with the best paths.
The route partly runs along busy roads, but also through beautiful residential areas.
Overall, there were very few highlights and almost no riverside paths. I would have hoped for a lot more.

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