The line is OpenStreetMap's mapping of the route (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), via Waymarked Trails, with heights from a 30 m terrain model. Check the current official route before a long trip: diversions and permitted paths change. See the source.
The route
Denmark's national cycle route 3 follows the Army Road, the ancient north–south track along the spine of Jutland, for about 450 km from Frederikshavn by Aalborg, the Rebild hills, Viborg and the Viking royal site at Jelling to Padborg on the German border. South of Viborg it keeps to the watershed through heath, plantations and river valleys, with gentle hills and long gravel stretches.
Stages
A suggested split into 6 days of about 75 km (46 mi). Each day ends at the town or village on the way nearest to an equal share of the distance, or at a hotel or hostel where there is none. These are not the official stages: check where you can stay before you book.
- Day 1 Frederikshavn to Uggerhalne 74 km · 74 km from the start
- Day 2 Uggerhalne to Vebbestrup 70 km · 144 km from the start
- Day 3 Vebbestrup to Skelhøje 73 km · 216 km from the start
- Day 4 Skelhøje to Kollemorten 67 km · 284 km from the start
- Day 5 Kollemorten to Jels 82 km · 366 km from the start
- Day 6 Jels to Padborg 82 km · 448 km from the start
Start and finish
Start: near Frederikshavn, North Denmark Region. 57.43584, 10.53597
Finish: near Padborg, Region of Southern Denmark. 54.81717, 9.36147
Places to stay
Rooms in the towns and villages along the way:
- Frederikshavn, North Denmark Region · The start Booking.com → Expedia →
- Uggerhalne, North Denmark Region · After day 1 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Vebbestrup, North Denmark Region · After day 2 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Skelhøje, Central Denmark Region · After day 3 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Kollemorten, Region of Southern Denmark · After day 4 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Jels, Region of Southern Denmark · After day 5 Booking.com → Expedia →
- Padborg, Region of Southern Denmark · The finish Booking.com → Expedia →
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Roads and paths change, and surfaces vary with the weather. The line comes from the source named under the map and the heights from a terrain model, so treat the figures as a guide. Check for diversions before you go, ride to what you find, and give way to walkers and horses.
