The Jyllinge Loop
Experience scenic cycling by Roskilde Fjord through historic landscapes, lush forests, and cultural heritage.
The eastern side of Roskilde Fjord offers a truly scenic cycling route that starts and ends in Jyllinge. From there, the route heads south through Tågerup and Kirketerp – where you can enjoy a coffee at the cozy Just Coffee or visit Snoremark, which produces apple mead and cider using fresh local ingredients.
Cycle through historic landscapes
During your bike ride, you will pass burial mounds that testify to life and death from thousands of years ago. At the same time, you can enjoy views of Roskilde Fjord and the narrow point known as “Peberrenden,” where five Viking ships, the Skuldelev ships, were sunk around the year 1040 to create a navigation barrier. The five Viking ships were excavated in 1962, and today you can experience them at the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde.
Discover Gundsømagle: A Natural Gem with Reed Beds and Birdlife
Also stop by Gundsømagle Lake and Nature Reserve, where a 300-meter-long boardwalk takes you through East Denmark’s largest reed beds. You’ll definitely feel transported to the Amazon rainforest in this jungle-like bird paradise. Along the way, you can rest on one of the many benches and enjoy a well-deserved break amidst the wildlife.
The trail to the reed beds follows a path through a troll-like forest with gnarled trees, offering opportunities to see birds, frogs, and various plants. You can also enjoy views from above from one of the birdwatching towers, which provide stunning vistas of the area. Keep an eye out for bearded tits, herons, or marsh harriers.
As you continue, you’ll pass Kirkerup Church, where you can stop to see unique 12th-century church paintings depicting rare scenes from both the Old and New Testaments.
The return route to Jyllinge takes you through the historic landscape of Gundsømagle, where the impressive long barrow Hødysse stands as one of the most visible remnants of the past. It is beautifully situated just east of the village of Gundsømagle.
Once you reach Jyllinge, you can celebrate the 22 kilometers you’ve covered with a coffee and cake from Café Fjordglimt. As the name suggests, this café also offers a lovely view over Roskilde Fjord. The southern end of Jyllinge Marina is another great spot to enjoy the atmosphere and views of Eskildsø.
Highlights of the Jyllinge Loop:
Gundsømagle lake
One of the tour’s absolute highlights is Gundsømagle Lake with its enchanting reed beds, where you can walk along well-maintained paths through the towering reeds and enjoy the lake’s unique birdlife. Park your bikes at the birdwatching tower and cross the boardwalk to the figure-eight trail in the lake, where you’ll experience a special sense of being one with nature.
Snoremark
Locally produced mead and cider made according to the principles of New Nordic Cuisine—using fresh, local ingredients that are naturally found in Denmark. In the summer, you can also rent a glamping tent and stay overnight in the midst of the apple orchard.
Cafe Fjordglimt
Jyllinge’s new exciting meeting spot, built and run by volunteers. Here, you can enjoy refreshments both indoors and outdoors, or you might be lucky enough to participate in one of the many intriguing events hosted at the venue.
Guide:
Fjordlandet’s best cycling routes
Check out our suggestions for a variety of bike trips. We regularly add new ideas with family friendly bicycle routes. Our routes have been tested to make sure they follow bike paths and minor roads as much as possible.
Travelblogger:
‘Sarah in the green’: the Fjord-path
Get inspired by the article from “Sarah in the Green” biking on the Fjord Path – the stretch between Svanholm and Jægerspris Castle. Sarah Green is a freelance photographer and travel blogger living in Copenhagen. This article is a collaboration
Highlight:
The Tour De France route
On Saturday 2 July 2022 cyclists began the second stage of Tour de France in scenic Fjordlandet! We interviewed the world champion Mads Pedersen and got some great tips for you to jump on your bike and explore the Tour de France route in Roskilde and Lejre on your own and follow in world champion Mads Pedersen’s tracks!
Highlighted routes in Fjordlandet:
Link to: The Fjord route – Route 40
The Fjord path | Rute 40
One of Denmark’s most beautiful biking routes that passes Viking sites, UNESCO heritage sites, beaches, forest and idyllic villages
Lenght: 230 km
Link to: Part of the Fjord Path: From Roskilde to Herslev
Part of the Fjord Path: From Roskilde to Herslev
Cycle along Roskilde Fjord and through the forest and village idylls of Skjoldungernes Land National Park. Ride through the beautiful Sct. Hans and enjoy the views over Zealand.
Length: 20 km
Link to: The Ice Age route – cycle route
The Ice Age Route
Try the Ice Age Route and embark on a journey through the earliest history of Denmark.
Length: 280 km – divided into stages
Link to: The Ice Age route – cycle route
The Ice Age Route – the loop through Lejre
The loop passes by monasteries, market towns, estates, and ancient monuments – and the length is perfect for a day trip!
Length: 41 km
Link to: Pontoppidanruten – cycle route
The Pontoppidan-route
A journey through the beautiful Hornsherred peninsula. Though some things have changed, the landscape, church, parsonage, and much more remain as they were in Pontoppidan’s time.
Length: 22 km
Link to: The Tour de France route
The Grand Départ-route
Try the Tour de France / Grand Départ route and explore Skjoldungernes Land National Park, world heritage sites, Viking history, and charming farm shops.
Length: 198 km
Link to: The Panorama cycle route
The Panorama-route
Experience the beautiful ice age landscape, the fjord, the woods and the rope ferry
Length: 29 km
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Fjordlandet, or Fjord Country, covers the scenic areas around Roskilde Fjord and Isefjord. The towns and landscape of Fjordlandet are filled with vibrant stories, while its harbours are abuzz with activity. On a summer day you’ll encounter beach guests, sailors, fishermen, nature lovers, birdwatchers, history buffs and Viking enthusiasts.
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