Biking holiday at the Top of Denmark
4 days and 3 overnight stays
Slettestrand - Skagen
44 - 50 km
Dogs permitted
4 dage med
3 overnatninger
Slettestrand - Skagen
40 - 50 kilometer
Hund tilladt
Biking holiday at the Top of Denmark
Slettestrand - Skagen
Jump into the saddle and explore the most spectacular landscapes from the front row. On this biking holiday at the Top of Denmark, awaits grand nature experiences, Denmark’s largest moving sand dune and one of the West Coast’s most beautiful coastlines – all at your own pace.
The route stretches from Slettestrand to Skagen with daily stages of 40-50 km, thus you have plenty of time to enjoy the impressive surroundings.
On the way, you will stay at the charming hotels, which are Kallehavegaard Seaside Hotel in Løkken, Montra Skaga Hotel in Hirtshals, and Color Hotel Skagen.
THE BIKING HOLIDAY INCLUDES
- Overnight stay at Kallehavegaard Badehotel, Montra Skaga Hotel, and Color Hotel Skagen.
- Breakfast buffet included all overnight stays.
- Duvets, cushions, bedlinen, and towels.
- Practical information and food & attractions guide.
- Detailed map material and guidance.
- GPX-files with the routes - ready for download on your mobilephone or smart watch.
- AllTrails-links with the routes.
- Pick-up in Skagen and return transportation by minibus back to the point of departure.
- Transportation of your bike by trailer back to the point of departure.
- Free parking of your car during the entire holiday in Slettestrand.
- Telephone support at your disposal during the entire biking holiday.
- Coverage through the Danish Travel Guarantee Fond.
SUPPLEMENTARY
- Tranportation of luggage from Slettestrand to Skagen (max. 15 kg per item)
- Rental of citybike (Centurion Le Mans)
- Rental of electric bike (Batavus Finez Ego Power) with a 500WH battery.
- All bikes are equipped with saddlebags from Basil Mara and puncture free Schwalbe tyres.
PRICES (PER PERSON)
FOR 2 PEOPLE IN ONE DOUBLE BEDROOM
May (01/05 – 29/05): 2.395,-
June (30/05 – 28/06): 2.495,-
July 1 (29/06 – 10/07): 2.995,-
July 2 (11/07 – 29/07): 3.295,-
August 1 (30/07 – 15/08): 2.995,-
August 2 (16/08 – 29/08): 2.795,-
September (30/08 – 28/09): 2.395,-
SUPPLEMENTARY (PER NIGHT)
FOR 1 PERSON IN OWN SINGLE BEDROOM
Singleroom supplementary (Per night): 499 – 699,-
SUPPLEMENTARY PRICES
Transportation of luggage for the entire holiday: 395,- per person.
Rental of citybike from Centurion: 395,- per bike.
Rental of electric bike from Batavus: 795,- per bike.
DAY 1: SLETTESTRAND - LØKKEN
- Point of departure: Rønnes Hotel
- Distance: 44 km
- Overnight stay: Kallehavegaard Seaside Hotel
Your biking holiday starts in the morning by Rønnes Hotel in Slettestrand, where you buckle up your helmet and head off along the coast. Here, you can feel the fresh sea air and enjoy the sight of the waves rolling towards the shore. On the way await cosy coastal towns and impressive landscapes – from the charming Blokhus to the wavy hills in Kettrup Bjerge just South of Løkken.
After a day filled with unforgettable adventures in the bike saddle you will arrive at Kallehavegaard Seaside Hotel in Løkken. This newly refurbished seaside hotel, having welcomed guests since 1902, is located only 10 minutes’walk from Løkkens buzzing town centre and just 500 m from the broad, white sandy beach.
You will stay in lovely light hotel rooms where you can relax and let your body rest after a beautiful day with app. 45 km cycling.
Should you wish to pamper yourself even more you may visit the wellness department with sauna, spa, and cold plunge pool (at a fee).
Check-in after 3 pm
Check-out before : 10:30 am
DAY 2: LØKKEN - HIRTSHALS
- Distance: 44 km
- Overnight stay: Montra Skaga Hotel Hirtshals
The second day of the holiday takes you from Løkken to Hirtshals and offers rich opportunity for beautiful stops by some of the coastline’s most picturesque places. For instance, have a welldeserved break by Rubjerg Knude, Northern Jutlands‛ largest tourist attraction, where the impressive Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse stands tall, dramatically close to the edge of the moving sand dune.
In the late afternoon or in the evening, when arriving to Hirtshals, awaits a comfortable night at the 4-star Montra Skaga Hotel. Here you can pamper your tired muscles after a good day’s stage by visiting the hotel’s pool and sauna, free of charge.
Montra Skaga Hotel is within walking distance of both attractions and the lively harbour area. It also has a restaurant, where you can enjoy tasty Danish classic food. A perfect ending to a day full of outdoor experiences.
Check-in from 2 pm
Check-out before 10 am
DAY 3: HIRTSHALS - SKAGEN
- Distance: 50 km
- Overnight stay: Color Hotel Skagen
Check-in from 2 pm
Check-out before 11 am
On the third day of the biking holiday you will bike through the beautiful plantation by Tversted – not to mention the idyllic Tversted Lakes – before the route continues through Bunken Klitplantage (dune plantation), where you will find Denmarks largest moving sand dune, Råbjerg Mile. Shortly before you reach Skagen you can choose to take a break by The Buried Church – Den Tilsandede Kirke – which is a fascinating historical attraction.
Your biking holiday is concluded by beautiful accommodation in the 4-star Color Hotel Skagen, where comfort and wellbeing go hand in hand. You may want to relax in the outdoor spa, take a refreshing plunge into the heated pool, get warm again in the sauna, or just savour the calm and quiet in the roofed patio area.
Should you wish to experience even more, Skagen offers charming streets with the iconic yellow houses, great cafes, and a very special atmosphere which is even more unique with its characteristic light on a sunny afternoon or a warm summer evening.
In the evening, you may pamper your tastebuds with delicious à la carte menu in Color Hotel Skagens own restaurant, Restaurant Holger, which is highly recommendable.
DAY 4: SKAGEN
- Pick-up: Color Hotel Skagen
- Distance: On this day the number of km is up to you
How far you want to bike and how much you want to experience on this last day of your biking holiday is entirely up to you. However, a world of experiences and attractions awaits you at the Top of Denmark. Go for a stroll through Skagen and you will see the iconic yellow houses and intriguing museums or visit the beautiful white sandy beaches.
Complete your visit with a ride in the local tractor-driven train Sandormen (The Lugworm) to the very top of Denmark, Grenen, where where the two seas Skagerrak and Kattegat meet in a bubbling dance.
At 2 pm you will be picked up by our minibus in front of Color Hotel Skagen. The minibus will take you back to the point of departure in Slettestrand together with the bikes and luggage. The busride will take app. 2 1/2 hours. Feel free to bring beverages for the ride.
Return transportation back to the point of departure
– Pick-up by minibus from Color Hotel Skagen at 2 pm.
– Stopover in Tversted for drop-off / pick-up of other guests.
– Stopover in Lønstrup for drop-off / pick-up of other guests.
– Stopover in Løkken for drop-off / pick-up of other guests.
- Estimated time of arrival in Slettestrand at 4:30 pm.
SVÆRHEDSGRADEN
Det flade terræn med enkelte små bakker er kendetegnende for landskabet langs den jyske vestkyst. På strækningen fra Slettestrand til Skagen vil du opleve idylliske og rolige naturomgivelser, hvor du kan koble helt af, mens du træder i pedalerne.
UNDERLAGET
Du cykler primært på asfalterede cykelstier, enkelte grusbelagte skovveje og stenmelsbelagte stier. Vi anbefaler, at du benytter en citybike, mountainbike, klassisk cykel eller elcykel til turen.
MAD PÅ TUREN
En god start på dagen er vigtig, og derfor er morgenmadsbuffeten på hotellerne inkluderet i din cykelferie. Frokost og aftensmad vælger du selv undervejs, så du har friheden til at spise, hvor og hvornår det passer dig bedst. For at gøre det nemt har vi udarbejdet en madguide, der giver dig et overblik over de bedste spisesteder langs ruten fra Slettestrand til Skagen.
PRAKTISKE INFORMATIONER
Du finder en række vigtige dokumenter om din cykelferie under "Min booking" via linket i din ordrebekræftelse, som du modtager på mail ved booking. Dokumenterne er praktiske informationer, madguide, seværdighedsguide, kortmateriale og bagagetransport (ved tilkøb). Dokumenterne vil være tilgængelige senest 3 uger før startdatoen.
Skal vi fragte din bagage?
Lad os tage os af din bagage på cykelferien, så du kun skal medbringe det vigtigste langs Vestkysten. Det giver dig mere frihed og en mere afslappet oplevelse.
Bagagetransport kan tilkøbes for 395,- pr. person.