Day 1 (Sat) Arrival in Svendborg
Arrive in Svendborg, a provincial town on Southern Funen. Spend the afternoon sailing the veteran ship "Helge" or enjoying the busy shopping zone just outside the hotel door. The night is spent at a centrally located city hotel in Svendborg.
Day 2 (Sun) Svendborg to Nyborg 28 miles
Along the coast of the Great Belt to Nyborg. The route passes the quaint fishing hamlet Lundeborg and several manor houses. The hotel is located on the beach in the outskirts of Nyborg.
Day 3 (Mon) Nyborg to Næstved 37 miles
In Nyborg you will need to take the train to cross the Great Belt Bridge, as it is not allowed to bike on the 19km long bridge. On the island Sealand the route will take you along the cost and beaches to
Skælskør and further on to the medieval city centre of Næstved.
Day 4 (Tue) Næstved to Stege 28 miles
The day starts with a train ride to Vordingborg. Continue by bike through the
rolling countryside to the island Møn. The hotel for two nights is located in the country, just outside the main town Stege.
Day 5 (Wed) Rest Day or cycling exploring Møn 0 or 25 miles
A day off to explore this delightful island. We suggest a day excursion to the famous cliffs Møns Klint or merely take a short ride through some of the nearby villages with their thatched roofed houses.
Day 6 (Thu) Stege to Nykøbing 35 miles
A lovely day of cycling! First across the embankment to the island of Bogø. Catch the picturesque little ferry to the island of Falster. The route will take you on a wonderful ride to the country town Stubbekøbing and later through the grounds of the Korselitse manor house before arriving at the hotel in Nykøbing.
Day 7 (Fri) Nykøbing to Maribo 26 miles
The next island on the way is Lolland. The main attraction of the day is the lovely old town Nysted and Aalholm castle. A quiet day of cycling on flat terrain. Your hotel for two nights is located in Maribo in the middle of the island.
Day 8 (Sat) Rest Day or exploring Askø 0 or 16 miles
We have planned an optional day excursion visiting two more islands, the idyllic Askø and the very small Lillø.
Day 9 (Sun) Maribo to Svendborg 30 miles
By train to Nakskov from where the route continues to the ferry port at Tårs. After relaxing on board it is time to explore one of the nicest islands on the tour, Langeland. The countryside is ideal for cycling. Do take a stroll down the cobbled streets of the main town Rudkøbing before crossing the bridge and next island Siø to the quaint island of Taasinge. The picturesque town Troense and its castle Valdemar Slot are a must. Return to the hotel in Svendborg.
Day 10 (Mon) Depart from Svendborg
Departure after breakfast. |