Guide: Holiday Island

Welcome to
UK
our bike island
Guide
21 bicycle trails
3 mountain-bike trails
1 children’s trail
Holiday island Each trail has
accompanying maps
Open
every day
8-21
In REMA1000 we have strong princi-
ples with regards to the quality of our
goods and towards people and the
environment. We have therefore
developed the concept “Discount with
principles”!
And at REMA1000 in Rønne owner

Jan Grooss’ focus is especially on the
Danish and local products.
Since 2008, REMA1000 has taken up
the battle against food waste, and has
launched several initiatives to
continue the battle.
REMA1000 also supports the local
sports clubs at Bornholm, as well as
we have signed on as partners in
supporting the many Food-academy’s
for children at Bornholm during the
summer holidays.
Gartnervangen 10 • Rønne Owner

Jan Grooss
Content
Introduction..................................................................................................................................4
How to use this guide................................................................................................................5
Route 10, 1st stage Rønne - Allinge.......................................................................................6
Route 10, 2nd stage Allinge - Svaneke.................................................................................8
Route 10, 3rd stage Svaneke - Dueodde.............................................................................10
Route 10, 4th stage Dueodde - Rønne.................................................................................12
Route 21 Rønne - Nexø............................................................................................................14
Route 22 Robbedale - Årsdale................................................................................................15
Route 23 Rønne - Helligdommen..........................................................................................16
Route 24. Pedersker - Munkeleddet....................................................................................17
Route 25 Melsted - Aakirkeby...............................................................................................18
Route 26 Slotslyngen - Almindingen...................................................................................19
Route map..............................................................................................................................20-21
Bicycle guides and rental.......................................................................................................22
Recommended routes 1 & 2 Rønne - Hammershus /Helligpeder - Rønne...............24
Recommended route 3 Pedersker - Dueodde - Pedersker............................................26
Recommended route 4 Paradisbakkerne. Nexø - Paradisbakkerne - Nexø...........27
Recommended route 5, East Coast Trip Svaneke - Årsdale - Svaneke.....................28
Recommended route 6, Round North Bornholm Rø - Allinge - Olsker - Rø............29
Recommended route 7, Spellinge Mose Rønne - Spellinge Mose - Rønne...............30
Recommended route 8, Østerlars Church Gudhjem - Østerlars - Gudhjem.............31
TrailCenter Bornholm..............................................................................................................33
MTB-Track – The green Circle...............................................................................................34
The Skovly MTB Trail...............................................................................................................35
Recommended route 9, Children’s Route.....................................................................36-37
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An experience for everyone to enjoy
past the beach and along Hammer Lake to Opal
Lake. From the edge of Opal Lake, she, her sons,
and plenty of others, have stood long to muster
courage for the leap of 7 m into the water filling up
the cavity left by the one-time quarry.
This is an incredibly beautiful location any time
of day or night. The steep cliffs are like giant pain-
tings changing colours with each new season.
From here the ride continues to Hammerhavn
(a harbour), which is particularly enjoyable when
the sun is low in the sky toward the end of the
day. “From here is where Hammershus Castle is at
its most beautiful. It’s hard for me to explain why,
but it stirs me to look up at the old castle and out
Bornholm and cycling simply make a good match. to the lustrous sea drenched in the evening sun.”
The short distances between towns, fishing vil- The island’s small harbours in general possess a
lages, beaches and the many other nature ex- laid-back quality. Life progresses calmly here, and
periences offered by the island make cycling a most people would benefit from finding a good
pleasure. On you bicycle you get it all: the scents, spot on the pier or on a bench and just letting time
sounds and wind in your hair. Moreover, the se- pass while they take in the scenery.
veral hundred kilometres of bike paths make it Another ride goes toward Hammershus Castle,
safe to bring along your little ones, too. where an impressive visitors’ centre is under con-
Christina Andreasen is not one to call herself a struction.
role model for cyclists. Actually, her bike has un- ”From Sandvig I cycle along Markvejen, which
til recently been collecting dust in her garage in runs parallel with the cycling road between Sand-
Sandvig. Now her old bicycle has been replaced vig and Allinge. Here you end up cycling on a real
with a Biomega electric one with eight gears and dirt road. I cross the field, over a stonewall, with a
she rides it diligently – especially outside of the ramp for cycles, to Russersletten (Russians’ Plain),
summer season. During summer she, her husband and all of a sudden I find myself in the most ex-
and their three sons are busy running Sandvig Is quisite forest patch, where three circle platforms
Kalas: a café and ice cream bar, situated among in Bornholm wood have been placed along the cy-
northern Bornholm’s rock formations, where they cling route to Hammershus Castle. Here you can
produce their own ice cream. take a short break and enjoy the view of the sea
Here the freight bicycle is the vehicle of choice. or the Hammerknuden rock formations.”
It is both environmentally friendly and a practical In this area, by Store Madsebakke, you can ex-
means of getting around, when summer traffic fills plore and wonder about the ancient stone car-
up the roads. vings on the exposed rock surfaces.
“We collect part of our ingredients for our ice Beyond Hammerhus Castle, you will find a beau-
cream production in the vicinity of Kalas. Fruit is tiful route through Slotslyngen to Vang by way of
bought at Mamrelund, close to Moseløkken Quarry; Finnedalsvej or continue toward Ravnedalen and
and when the elder flower blooms, our sons get up Borrelyngen.
early and cycle out to pick elder flowers for our ice All this is to be found within a short radius
cream from the local forests.” around Sandvig; and the whole island is exactly
However, when Christina has time off, her cyc- the same: plenty of charming areas that are ready
ling trips run from her house on Sandvig Harbour to be reached and experienced on the saddle of
to the small harbour cottages along the water, a bicycle.
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How to use this guide
Bornholm has more than 230 kilometres of sign- holm’s routes starts with route 10, as this is
posted cycling routes winding their way across part of the national cycling route. Routes 21–26
the length and breadth of the island – through are regional routes, and in addition we have 8
woods, along coasts, down small country roads recommended routes, 1 children’s route, and 2
and, usually, far from motorised traffic. mountain bike routes. (The recommended route
All cycling routes on Bornholm are signposted numbers are not displayed on the signs along the
with green signs and a number indicating the cycling tracks, as these sign numbers indicate
route you are biking on. If the sign has no ar- the national and regional numbering systems.
rows, it means you should bike straight ahead. The centre pages show a map of Bornholm with
The routes are part of Denmark’s cycling net- all routes drawn in.
work and is also why the numbering of Born-
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Route 10 - Round Bornholm
Rønne - Allinge 1. Stage
24,8 km 11,6 km asphalt · 13,2 km gravel
The Round Bornholm route is 104.5 km long and Jons Kapel is named after the monk Jon, who,
can be completed in 4-5 hours nonstop by an ex- according to legend, preached the Christian mes-
perienced cyclist. Much of the route is on gravel sage from here. Jons Kapel is a 40 metre high rock,
or forest tracks, and for that reason it is advisa- which rises from the foot of a long, steep stairway.
ble to ride a touring or mountain bike. To get the Follow the signs from the top of the hill.
most out of the many attractions and wonderful
scenery along the way, we suggest dividing the Vang - Allinge: 5,8 km
route into several one-day stages of between 20 Take a detour after Slotslyngen to get to the
and 30 km. ruins of Hammershus Castle. Follow the small,
winding asphalt road to the left. Hammershus
Rønne - Hasle: 10,1 km is the largest ruined castle in Northern Europe
Antoinette Beach is just outside Rønne where cy- and Bornholm’s most visited sight. Its construc-
cle route 10 enters Blykobbe Plantage beside Ha- tion was begun by the Archbishop of Lund at
slevej. Very child friendly with fine sand as far as the beginning of the thirteenth century. Leo-
the eye can see, you can walk all the way along nora Christine and Corfitz Ulfeldt were impri-
the beach to Hasle Smokery. soned here in 1660-61 for high treason. The cell
At Sorthat/Muleby you’ll find two old clay pits in which they were kept has survived and can
and a former open cast coal mine, now flooded to still be seen today. The ruin was made a listed
make four beautiful lakes: Safirsøen, Smaragdsøen, monument in 1822.
Pyritsøen and Rubinsøen. The open cast mine was The picturesque old houses and streets of Allinge
in use during the First and Second World Wars. climb the rocky hillside from the harbour, which
Follow the small wooden signs. A fishing licence is crowded with yachts in the summer. You’ll find
for the three lakes can be purchased at Bornholms many shops, cafes, and restaurants down by the
Velkomstcenter. harbour, as well as a smokery. Market days held
Grønbechs Gård is an exhibition and culture throughout the summer add to the local colour.
venue in the centre of Hasle with a total of 1,500 From Allinge there is also access to a delightful
square metres of exhibition space. A former mer- coastal path that runs along the cliffs to Sandkås.
chant’s establishment, it has been sympathetically Madsebakke, home to the island’s largest collection
restored and is now a centre for the arts and crafts of rockcarvings, is also in Allinge. From Madsebak-
on Bornholm. There’s plenty for the kids to do, and ke, you can cycle along the old railway to Sandvig.
they are encouraged to produce their own works of
art while the grown-ups enjoy the exhibition.
Hammershus castle ruin
Hasle - Vang: 8,9 km
From Hasle to Vang the route gives you a foreta-
ste of the famous Bornholm hills. Be ready with
the brakes, especially if you’re pulling a trailer.
The gradients are between 10% and 22%. Don’t
forget to enjoy the beautiful views, not least the
sight of the rocky escarpment rising to be crow-
ned by Hammershus in the distance.
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Allinge - Svaneke 2. Stage
stroll round the streets and soak up the atmosphe-

re from the small shops, cafes, and the smokery.
Gudhjem - Ypnasted: 7,8 km

Kobbeå beach is one of the lesser-known
beaches on Bornholm. Although the beach is
mainly covered in pebbles and stones, there are
several places where you can wade out with
sand underfoot.
Allinge
Randkløve Skår is a 50 metre long and 3 metre
wide fissure located six kilometres south of Gud-
Allinge - Gudhjem: 15,1 km
hjem, between Saltuna and Ypnasted.
Over the years, Sandkås and Tejn have become
Ypnasted Hill is known and feared by Bornhol-
joined, and the area is known for its good little
mers! Although not that steep it goes on, and on,
bathing beaches and lively activity in the sum-
and on... but you should be able to get to the top
mer. The harbour is also the starting point for
without having to get off and push.
one of the year’s biggest events, the televised
trolling competition, in which several hundred
Ypnasted - Svaneke: 7 km
boats from Northern Europe compete to catch
Svaneke is Denmark’s most easterly town - and
the biggest salmon.
perhaps one of its loveliest. The small, half-tim-
Døndalen is one of Bornholm’s largest most
bered houses are built on rocky terrain, and as
impressive fissure valleys. Follow the valley one
a result are disposed at different levels. Have a
kilometre in from the car park. Here you will be
look around the town.
met by Denmark’s highest waterfall (a drop of 20
metres). However, it is at its best in autumn and
Døndalen
winter, when there is a lot of rain and snow.
The Helligdomsklipperne rock formations are be-
hind Bornholms Kunstmuseum. Walk around and
see the Lyseklippen, Mågetårnet, Måneskinsklip-
peme and Kærlighedsbænken (Candle Rock, Gull
Tower, Moonshine Rocks and Lovers’ Bench) for-
mations and the Sorte Gryde (the Black Cauldron)
cave, habitat of the rare Bornholm cave spider. By
virtue of its beautiful location and architecture,
Bornholms Kunstmuseum is an attraction in its
own right.
Gudhjem is a very beautiful, old fishing town
with charming steep streets and red roofed
houses. The Christiansø ferry and boat trips to
see the Helligdomsklipperne rocks depart from the
harbour. While in Gudhjem, give yourself time to
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Svaneke - Dueodde 3. Stage
20,1 km 20,1 km asphalt · 0 km gravel
Snogebæk with its many shops and restaurants,

and ends at Balka where you’ll find toilets, a ki-
osk, mini-golf and good parking. Lifeguards are
on duty at the beach during high season, and
you can hire water cycles, windsurfing equip-
ment and deckchairs.
The sand at Dueodde is ultra-fine and inviting.
The water is clear and clean and there are many
sandbars, so there is both shallow and deep water
close to the shore. The beach extends for several
kilometres either side of the southern tip of the
Near Vigehavn, Svaneke island. A more than 500-metre long ramp, running
from the large main car park in the wood down
Svaneke - Nexø: 9,6 km between the dunes, means that you can take your
Just outside Svaneke on the Nexø road by a bike with you onto the beautiful beach. A visit to
little natural dinghy harbour you’ll find Svaneke the top of the lighthouse will take most people’s
lighthouse. On the other side of the lighthouse is breath away - both because of the number steps
Hullehavn, the locals’ bathing beach, complete involved and because of the marvellous view that
with springboard, bathing jetty, an area for takes in the coast area and the whole of southern
small children and a little ice-cream kiosk cal- Bornholm.
led “Hullehavn Storcenter” (Hullehavn Shopping
Centre). Dueodde
Bornholm’s second-largest town, Nexø boasts
the island’s largest fishing harbour, where fishing
boats from all over Denmark bring their catch
to supply the town’s fish processing industry.
A shipyard, a net maker’s and other businesses
around the harbour service the fishing boats and
other vessels. Up in the town square, the atmos-
phere is much more relaxed. Along with market
days, the town square is also the centre for the
summer Baltic Jazz Festival and other entertain-
ments.
Nexø - Dueodde: 10,5 km

Balka Beach is a long and popular bathing beach
sheltered from the prevailing westerly summer
wind. Known for its warm, child friendly shal-
lows, you have to wade out a long way if you
want to swim in deep water. The beach begins at
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Dueodde - Rønne 4. Stage
Dueodde - Pedersker: 9,5 km you can see blue anemones in full bloom along the
Slusegård Watermill is thought to date from the banks - a lovely sight.
beginning of the nineteenth century, and it was Arnager has one of Bornholm’s three island-
listed in 1956. It was a grain mill and a “trout- harbours. The town has its own smokery, where
house” and had a hatchery building attached. you can buy Bornholm fish specialties.
When the trout were big enough, they were Store Torv, Rønne’s main square, comes alive
released but they would return to the hatchery every Wednesday and Saturday, when islanders
to spawn, allowing the mill to establish regular come to sell their own produce, such as rapeseed
trout production. The mill can only be viewed oil, fish, cheese and honey. And in summer, you
from the outside. can enjoy all the sights and sounds from an outsi-
Kirkemøllen in Pedersker dates from 1861 and is de table at one of the many cafes and restaurants
the oldest of Bornholm’s stone mills. It was a work- in the square.
ing grain mill right up until 1969. It is not open to
the public, but you can view it from the outside. Rønne
Pedersker Church and Ringborgen are a short
detour away in the direction of Poulsker. Peder-
sker Church dates from 1150, and has a sixteenth-
century tower and a porch from 1864. The church
is built in stone, and has a Gothlandic limestone
font.
Pedersker - Rønne: 20,2 km

Outside Pedersker, on the way to Rønne, you’ll
find a vineyard called Lille Gadegård. Take the
guided tour, which starts among the vines, con-
tinues inside the production buildings, and ends
of course with a tasting!
Boderne is a lovely sandy beach on the south
coast. Here you can find your own little hollow
amongst the dunes, and the large rocks in the wa-
ter are excellent for jumping from and swimming
around.
You can see the little limestone quarry at Skel-
bro from the main road. There are fossils to be
found in the rock, if you look carefully. Used for
building, the quarry stone was used in the con-
struction of Hammershus.
If you park your bike at the quarry, you can fol-
low the Risebæk stream all the way down to the
shore. Near the end of the stream you’ll find a
little waterfall with a drop of 2.5 metres. In March,
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Route 21
Rønne - Nexø
32 km 32 km asphalt · 0 km gravel
Eve, the fall and expulsion from Paradise. Two of

Bornholm’s total of about 40 rune stones can be
found here.
The history of Aakirkeby has a lot to do with
culture, religion and power, as this is the location
of the sizable Aa Kirke, thought to be the oldest
church on the island. It was constructed as early
as the twelfth century, and in the following cen-
turies was the centre of the church’s authority on
Bornholm.
Designed by the world-famous architect Hen-
ning Larsen, whose other works include the Opera
House in Copenhagen, the NaturBornholm centre
tells the story of the unique natural history of
* Nexø Bornholm. Here you can see full-size models of a
plesiosaur and the first Danish dinosaur, a dro-
Route 21 runs partly along a disused railway maeosaur, which used to live on Bornholm. Live
track, well away from other traffic. From Lob- crocodiles and charming little turtles represent
bæk to Aakirkeby, you stay on a cycle track run- our own epoch’s version of the life of past aeons.
ning along the main road. From Aakirkeby to You can also leap back and forth 1,2 billion years
Nexø the route runs along pleasant little minor in history, as the fault line that divides the island
roads. Relatively flat, the route can be completed into the northern Bornholm granite stratum and
in 1.5 hours by an experienced cyclist. the southern Bornholm sandstone stratum, which
is 1,200 million years younger, comes to the surface
Rønne - Aakirkeby: 15,7 km right outside the centre.
Cycle route 21 leaves Rønne by Aakirkebyvej,
passing through Rønne Plantage and Blemme- Aakirkeby - Nexø: 16,3 km
lyng. Egeby Post Mill is found east of Aakirkeby, whe-
Blemmelyng is the name of the wood that the re the cycle route passes Ølenevejen. For a close
route passes through immediately after Bornholm look you have to take a detour along Ølenevejen,
Golf Club on the outskirts of Rønne. Blemmelyng and then turn right along Rønnevej. The mill da-
borders on other wooded areas, including Onsbæk tes from 1787, and was still milling grain in the
Plantage, Rønne Plantage and Knudsker Plantage. 1920s. It was listed in 1964. There is public access
The area is ideal for mountain biking and ram- to the site, but you can’t go inside the mill.
bling. Bornholm’s second-largest town, Nexø boasts
In Nylars the route passes one of the island’s the island’s largest fishing harbour, where fishing
famous round churches. This one dates from the boats from all over Denmark bring their catch
mid-twelfth century and bears signs of having to supply the town’s fish processing industry.
been fortified. It is regarded as the best preserved A shipyard, a net maker’s and other businesses
of the round churches. The wall paintings around around the harbour service the fishing boats and
the centre pillar depict the creation of Adam and other vessels.
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Route 22
Robbedale - Årsdale
33 km 16,3 km asphalt · 16,7 km gravel
site Christianshøj, the worlds tiniest horse racing

track, or the places of interest described below.
You can obtain a leaflet about the forest from
Bornholms Velkomstcenter, Ndr. Kystvej 3, Rønne,
or another of the island’s tourist offices.
What does the teacher drink? Ink!

Ekkodalen (Ecco valley) answers the question
many a child at summer-camp has asked. Ekko-
dalen is probably the best-known fissure valley
on Bornholm. It is almost 10 kilometres long, and
is especially worth visiting.
Rytterknægten, at 162 metres above sea level, is
the highest point on Bornholm. The granite tower
(Kongemindet) was built in 1856 to commemorate
the visit of King Frederik VII and Countess Dan-
ner. If you stand at the top of the steel framework
tower that has been added, you will be 184 metres
above sea level - as high as the highest point in
Denmark, Ejer Bavnehøj.
Rytterknægten Almindingen - Årsdale: 17,1 km

From Almindingen the route continues to the
Route 22 runs along a disused railway track, on Paradisbakkerne hills. This area didn’t get its
small minor roads and good woodland tracks. name for nothing. It is a spectacular area of
Taking you through the Almindingen forest and natural beauty covered with woods, numerous
the Paradisbakkerne hills, this beautiful route is fissure valleys, and heathland with heather and
almost entirely screened off from other traffic. It blueberries. There are lovely views and unique
is a hilly route which can be completed in about rambles. There are three way-marked walks
2 hours by an experienced cyclist. in the Paradisbakkerne hills, 3, 6 and 6,5 km in
length. They start at Klintebygård, where you’ll
Robbedale - Almindingen: 15,9 km find good parking, toilets, tables and benches.
You might like to go up over the rock wall by It’s a good idea to park the bike and explore the
the way-marked walk (leave your bike at the area on foot.
foot of the rock wall). You can walk all the way The Paradisbakkerne Rocking Stone is the best-
to Rytterknægten, which is the highest point on known of those on the island. It weighs about 35
Bornholm. tonnes, and with a bit of good will certainly rocks
Almindingen is Denmark’s fifth largest forest. a little, if you push hard.
It conceals a multitude of interesting experi- Årsdale boasts smokeries and a fish restaurant,
ences. For example, you can visit the old festival and also a well preserved mill dating from 1877.
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Route 23
Rønne - Helligdommen
jor renovation was undertaken in 1960. The con-

tents of the porch, which is of a later date than
the church itself, include a rune stone and a tablet
recording plague deaths.
Klemensker - Helligdommen: 7,9 km

After Klemensker the route takes you back onto
the old railway track and leads you through the
dramatic Kleven, passing between steep rock
walls and through Spellinge Mose, a lush marsh
rich in bird life.
Named after the holy spring that used to be fou-
Ny Kirke nd here, the Helligdomsklipperne rock formations
are located by Bornholms Kunstmuseum, where
Route 23 runs on a part of the extensive cycle you can park your bike. Have a walk around and
track system in Rønne. it continues to Nyker see the Lyseklippen, Mågetårnet, Måneskinsklip-
and then on again to Klemensker and Rø. The perne and Kærlighedsbænken formations (Candle
route runs along an old railway that was clo- Rock, Gull Tower, Moonshine Rocks and Lovers’
sed in 1968. Enjoy! Here, you’re well away from Bench) as well as the Sorte Gryde (the Black
the traffic and close to the wonderful Bornholm Cauldron) cave, habitat of the rare Bornholm cave
countryside. From Nyker to Klemensker follow spider.
the main road on a new cycle lane. Relatively By virtue of its beautiful location and architec-
flat, the route can be completed in about one ture, Bornholms Kunstmuseum is an attraction in
hour by an experienced cyclist. its own right.
Døndalen is one of Bornholm’s largest and most
Rønne - Klemensker: 10,9 km impressive fissure valleys. Follow the valley a ki-
Follow the cycle signs on Ndr. Kystvej opposite lometre in from the car-park and you will come
Bornholms Velkomstcenter in Rønne, and head upon Denmark’s highest waterfall - with a drop
northwards along the coast. Continue straight of 20 metres (although it’s at its best in the winter
over at the crossroads with Haslevej (traffic months, when there is a lot of rain!).
lights) and turn onto the cycle route proper
about 100 metres further on. A typical road on Bornholm
Nyker is home to Ny Kirke, one of Bornholm’s fa-
mous round churches. It is the smallest of the four
round churches, and also the one that bears the
least signs of having been a defensive structure,
it is thought to date from the end of the twelfth
century. The massive pillar in the middle of the
church is richly decorated with wall paintings
from several periods. The church did not have a
conical roof until the seventeenth century. A ma-
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Route 24
Pedersker - Munkeleddet
Running along a minor road and only 2.6 km earth rampart 115 metres long and 3 metres high.
long, Route 24 is used as a link between cycle Kirkemøllen Mill in Pedersker dates from 1861.
routes 10 and 21. Although there are no sights It is the oldest of Bornholm’s stone mills, and was
directly on route, there are several points of in- a working grain mill right up until 1969. It is not
terest in and around Pedersker, where the route possible to go inside, but you’re welcome to walk
begins. around outside.
Outside Pedersker, on the way to Rønne, you’ll
Pedersker - Munkeleddet: 2,6 km find a vineyard called Lille Gadegård. Take the gui-
Pedersker Church dates from 1150. It has a six- ded tour, which starts among the vines, continues
teenth century tower and a porch dating from inside the production buildings, and ends of course
1864. The church is built in stone and has a Goth- with a tasting! Your guide is the winegrower him-
landic limestone font. self. Lille Gadegård produces wine in the traditio-
Ringborgen, located on Rispebjerg Hill, just east nal manner and is the largest vineyard i Denmark.
of Pedersker, is an Iron Age stronghold with an
Rispebjerg
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Route 25
Melsted - Aakirkeby
18 km 8,6 km asphalt · 9,4 km gravel
From Melsted to Østerlars, cycle route 25 follows 130,000 visitors each year, the church features a
a good cycle track along the Kobbeådalen valley, number of fourteenth-century frescos, and a rune
where the Stavehøl waterfall is found. It con- stone both inside and outside.
tinues through Almindingen forest on a beau-
tiful route far away from other traffic. Not all Østerlars - Aakirkeby: 12,7 km
the points of interest in Almindingen are on the Almindingen is Denmark’s fifth largest forest. It
route, but they can be reached by short detours is divided into two halves by Ekko-dalen, an im-
on foot or by bike. Relatively hilly, the route can pressive 10 kilometre long fissure valley. There
be completed in about an hour by an experien- are hours of pleasure to be had in the forest,
ced cyclist. where you can also visit Gamleborg, Lilleborg,
the Rocking Stone, Rytterknægten - and indeed,
Melsted - Østerlars: 5,3 km just go for various walks or rides along trails of
Just south of Gudhjem there is a little sandy varying lengths.
beach that stretches from Melsted Harbour to The history of Aakirkeby has a lot to do with
Melsted Badehotel. At one end of the beach a culture, religion and power, as this is the location
little stream flows into the sea, where children of the sizable Aa Kirke, thought to be the oldest
can play for hours building dams. At the other church on the island, it was constructed as early
end of the beach there is a bathing jetty, so you as the twelfth century, and in the following cen-
won’t need to walk on the pebbles on the seabed. turies was the centre of the church’s authority on
Stavehøl Waterfall is just a few metres off the Bornholm.
cycle track. Stavehøl is eight metres deep and two Socialising and commerce go hand-in-hand in
metres wide. At three metres, it is not the highest Aakirkeby, especially in the area around the town
waterfall on the island, but it is a lovely sight none square, where cafes and shops housed in the old
the less. buildings add to the atmosphere. Designed by the
There is a delightful walk from the waterfall world-famous architect Henning Larsen, whose
along the Kobbeå stream to the sea. Kobbeådalen other works include the Opera House in Copen-
is a fissure valley with steep and in some places hagen, the NaturBornholm centre tells the story
almost vertical sides. of the unique natural history of Bornholm. Here
The round church at Østerlars is thought to date you can see full-size models of a plesiosaur and the
from the middle of the twelfth century. The lar- first Danish dinosaur, a dromaeosaur, which used
gest round church in Denmark, and visited by over to live on Bornholm.
Lilleborg
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Route 26
Slotslyngen - Almindingen
The scenic route 26 takes you along minor roads along the cycle route. It is 3 kilometres long and
and through secluded forest from Slotslyngen takes about an hour to complete.
and Ravnedal in the north, via Spellinge Mose, Rø Plantation is a wonderful mix of trees, hea-
to the Almindingen forest in the middle of the ther, rocks and beautiful fissure valleys. Do park
island. The route is relatively hilly and can be your bike and take a walk around the artificial
completed in about 1.5 hours by an experienced lake, where vertical rock walls rise out of the
cyclist. water.
Almindingen is Denmark’s fifth largest forest.
Slotslyngen - Rutsker Højlyng: 9,6 km It is divided into two halves by Ekko-dalen, an
Stretching from Vang to Hammershus, Slotslyn- impressive 10 kilometre long fissure valley. The-
gen has a character all of its own and is ideal for re are hours of pleasure to be had in the forest,
rambling. Heather, rocks, woods and marshland where you can also visit Gamleborg, Lilleborg, the
are found side by side, and it’s hard to believe Rocking Stone, Rytterknægten - and indeed, just
this really is part of Denmark! go for various walks or rides along trails of va-
Surrounded by undulating hills, Ravnedal is a rying lengths. You can also get a leaflet about the
fissure valley with 15-20 metre high rock faces. forest from Bornholms Velkomstcenter, Ndr. Kyst-
Park your bike at the car park beside the main vej Rønne, or from any of the other tourist offices
road and enjoy the valley on foot. The round trip on the island.
including the valley is 1.5 km long and follows the
cycle track some of the way. Ekkodalen
Built around 1150, Ols Kirke (Olsker Round
Church) has since been altered and reinforced
several times during its lifetime. The most recent
work was carried out in the mid-twentieth cen-
tury, and included replacement of the altarpiece.
At 26 metres it is the tallest round church on Bom-
holm, and also the one that looks most like a fort.
There is a tablet in the porch recording the num-
ber of plague deaths in 1618. About 25,000 people
visit the church every year.
Rutsker Højlyng has several rocking stones, the
largest of which weighs 20 tonnes. Follow the sign
from the cycle track to the large rocking stone.
Rutsker Højlyng - Almindingen: 14,9 km

Spellinge Mose is a marsh rich in bird life, and
species you may encounter include the cuckoo
and the nightingale. If you would like to experi-
ence the area on foot, you can follow the way-
marked path that leads round the marsh and
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Route 10 Route 24 Recom. route 1 Recom. route 5
Route 23 Recom. route 4 Recom. route 8
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Dansk ø-ferie www.soemarkens
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Accomodations Balran 7 3770 Allinge 3760 Gudhjem
Bornholms 3770 Allinge Tlf.+45 5648 0425 Tlf. +4556 48 53 50
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Outdoorcenter
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Danhostel Boderne 3760 Gudhjem 3770 Allinge Tlf. 56485680
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Recommended route 1 & 2
Rønne - Hammershus/
Helligpeder - Rønne
along Hasle Lystskov (the name of both the forest

and the beach) to Hasle.
In Hasle Lystskov you find the four lakes Sma-
ragdsøen, Safirsøen, Pyritsøen and Rubinsøen.
Four local beauty spots, where you can fish (re-
member your licence for Smaragdsøen, which you
can buy at Bornholms Velkomstcenter) and enjoy
your lunch.
The cycle track joins an idyllic little road run-
ning alongside the water that takes you into Hel-
ligpeder Harbour - a small fishing village with a
newly-restored harbour building and cottages
with their own individual smoking chimneys. A
charming and evocative piece of Bornholm, Hel-
ligpeder Harbour has a lot to offer with regard to
Hammershus* cultural history, environment and landscape.
From here, the Helligpeder route returns to
Rønne. You have the choice of either returning
The Hammershus and Helligpeder routes have the same way as you came, or continuing up to
been contour mapped with start and finish at Helligpeder and taking the main road back. Alt-
Blykobbe Plantage, where cycle route 10 leaves hough to get up to Helligpeder you have to tackle
the road (Haslevej) and enters the forest. If you a really steep hill. However, the 70 metre climb is
want to do the trip on a racing bike the stretch good training, and there is more than one way
through Blykobbe and Hasle Lystskov can be by- up the hill. You can go up either from Helligpeder
passed using the main road. The Hammershus Harbour, or from Teglkås Harbour, which is a little
route can be completed in 2-2.5 hours by an ex- further down the road.
perienced cyclist. The Hammershus route continues either along
The Hammershus and Helligpeder routes are the gravel track (cycle route 10) or along the main
almost identical. The only difference is that the road (if you’ve been by Helligpeder hill, where the
Helligpeder route goes only as far as Helligpeder, Helligpeder route turns back). Cycle route 10 conti-
while the Hammershus route continues to Ham- nues up over the 22% rise to Jons Kapel. From here
mershus. you can enjoy views all the way across to Sweden
For both routes, follow cycle route 10 from in fine weather.
Rønne towards Hasle. The first 10 km are on good The route returns directly to Hasle and then on-
forest tracks through Blykobbe Plantage and Hasle wards back to Rønne by the main road. Or if you’re
Lystskov. Antoinette Beach runs alongside Bly- up to tackling all those hills again, you can choose
kobbe Plantage. The beach continues all the way to take the same beautiful route home!
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Recommended route 3
Pedersker - Dueodde
- Pedersker
The Dueodde route has been contour mapped beach, sand-dunes and woodland. There are some
with start and finish at Pedersker. but you can good walks, a fantastic view from the light-house,
of course join it at any point. The route can be and another chance for a dip.
completed in 1.5 hours by an experienced cyclist. On the way back to Pedersker you pass Sluse-
Kirkemøllen, the beautiful old Dutch windmill at gård Water Mill. It dates from the early 19th cen-
Pedersker, is not open to the public, but you can tury and was listed in 1956. It was a grain mill, and
admire it from the road. You can also visit Peder- in addition had a “trout-house” listed (for catching
sker Kirke, which is a fine old stone-built church sea-trout on their way upstream to spawn) and
dating from 1150, with a 16th-century tower and hatchery building attached. It can be viewed from
a porch built in 1854. There are several attractions the outside.
in Pedersker that you can make a detour to. For
example, there are the vineyard and the Iron Age Dueodde Lighthouse
fort Ringborgen, which you can read more about in
the description of cycle route 10.
Back on your route, you now come to a crossing
with Ølenevejen. If you follow that in the direction
of Østermarie and turn right along Rønnevej, you
can see Egeby Post Mill, which dates from 1787,
and was still milling grain in the 1920s. There is
public access, but you can’t go inside.
Stop in Nexø to enjoy Bornholm’s second-largest
town. Read more about Nexø on the following
page.
Before you reach Snogebæk, you will pass
Hundsemyre on the right of the cycle track. This
is a large peat bog used for breeding by a broad
cross-section of the bird species that are resident
on Bornholm. There are many ducks, geese, he-
rons and cormorants. A short walking route leads
round the bog, but it is closed from 15 March to
15 July
The route continues along a pleasant cycle track
through woodland and summer chalet areas to the
pleasant little town of Snogebæk. A good opportu-
nity to park the bike and jump into the waves on
Balka Beach.
The route then continues to Dueodde, which is
an amazing area with a kilometres-long sandy
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Recom. route 4 - Paradisbakkerne
Nexø - Paradisbakkerne - Nexø
This short trip to the Paradisbakkerne hills of- countryside. In the Iron Age, it served as a strong-
fers a lot of incredibly beautiful scenery in a hold where the population could take refuge with
short space of time! The route has been contour their animals in times of war.
mapped with start and finish at Nexø. It can be Surrounded by cliffs and tall trees, Gamledam
completed in 30-45 minutes by an experienced is a beautifully situated lake with sundew, yellow
cyclist. flag, marsh cinquefoil and cotton grass growing
From Nexø, the route runs along Aarsdalevej on its banks. From the Paradisbakkerne hills, the
coast road, and then turns inland. Oksemyrevej route returns to Nexø.
is uphill, yet there are good views from the top! Bornholm’s second-largest town, Nexø boasts
There are three way-marked walks in the Para- the island’s largest fishing harbour, where fishing
disbakkerne hills, of 3, 6 and 6.5 km. They start at boats from all over Denmark bring their catch
Klintebygård, where you can leave your bike. Find to supply the town’s fish processing industry.
the time to try one of these walks, as they offer a A shipyard, a net maker’s and other businesses
delightful combination of hills, heather, large and around the harbour service the fishing boats and
small fissure valleys, rock formations, little lakes, other vessels.
and views that would take anyone’s breath away. Up in the town square, the atmosphere is much
And there’s the rocking stone, Majdalen, Gamle- more relaxed. Along with market days, the town
borg and Gamledam to see as well. square is also the centre for the summer Baltic
This particular rocking stone is the best-known Jazz Festival and other entertainments. A large
of those on the island. And although it weighs proportion of the houses in the town were destro-
about 35 tonnes, you can actually rock it a little if yed in the Second World War. Sweden donated 75
you push hard enough. new timber houses, which grace the town to this
Majdalen is a beautiful and relatively large fis- day, and add a nice touch of colour. The Butterfly
sure valley, which is full of mountain cranberries, Park in Nexø is worth a visit - especially for the
blueberries and other delights in summer. younger members of the family.
Gamleborg is an exceptionally good vantage
point, offering wonderful views over forest and
Rokkestenen - The Rocking Stone
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Recommended route 5 - Østkystturen
Svaneke - Årsdale - Svaneke
The East Coast route has been contour mapped in 1867. There are three tablets listing past priests
with start and finish at Svaneke, but you can to be seen in the porch.
of course join it at any point. The route can be Årsdale boasts several smokeries, a fish restau-
completed in 1 hour by an experienced cyclist. rant and a well preserved mill, dating from 1877.
The small fishing village of Listed lies just out- The route ends in Svaneke, where you pass Hul-
side Svaneke. A little west of the village you pass lehavn beach as you enter the town.
a cairn and a number of standing stones known Svaneke is Denmark’s most easterly town -
as the Holy Woman and her Children. According to and perhaps one of its loveliest. The small, half-
legend, the holy woman turned her children into timbered houses are built on rocky terrain, and
stone to prevent them being killed. as a result are disposed at different levels. It is
The route continues through Bølshavn and well worth taking a walk to see the rocky coast
Randkløve. You should turn inland just before you and skerries, as well as taking a look around the
reach Randkløve Skår, which is a 50 metre long, town. Go and see the church, the mill and the post
3 metre wide fissure. Take a detour into the fis- mill. Soak up the atmosphere of the town square
sure to access one of Bornholm’s most spectacular and the narrow streets, where fascinating small
views. You can walk through the fissure, even shops entice with wares ranging from glass and
though there is not much space. From the top of ceramics to clothes and antiques.
the cliff edge there is a fantastic view out over the
skerries. To get down to the fissure, you will need Svaneke Kirke*
to park your cycle and go down using the rescue
path a little north of Bølshavn. Follow the signs
from the road.
The route then continues inland towards Øster-
marie. Østermarie Church was built in 1891, by
the ruins of an old mediaeval church dating from
the 13th century. When the old church was being
demolished, a number of architectural features
were found which were worth preserving, and as
a result what was left of the building was listed
and left standing. It’s a lovely spot with lots to see,
including four rune stones that were found during
the demolition.
You can make a detour from the road (Lyrsby-
vej) to see the standing stones at Louisenlund.
There are about 50 of them - the second-largest
group of standing stones on Bornholm. Louisen-
lund was bought by King Frederik VII when he
visited Bornholm in 1851. It is named after the
countess Louise Danner.
The route continues past Sankt lbs Kirke. This
stone church dates from 1200, and was enlarged Svaneke Church*
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Recom. route 6 - Nordlandet rundt
Rø - Allinge - Olsker - Rø
The Northland Round Tour route has been con- lometres long - and follows the cycle track some
tour mapped with start and finish at Rø, but you of the way.
can of course join it at any point. The route can The route then continues to Olsker, home to the
be completed in 1.5 hours by an experienced cyc- tallest and most elegant of the islands four round
list. This route follows parts of cycle route 10, but churches. Built around 1150, the 26 metre tall
in the opposite direction. church has been altered and reinforced several
The route makes first for Allinge, where it turns times during its lifetime. The most recent work
inland. was carried out in the mid-twentieth century, and
From Allinge, it goes right past Moseløkken Gra- included replacement of the altarpiece. There are
nite Quarry. This is one of the few granite quar- nine embrasures, and the upper part of the wall
ries still in operation. From the forest track you was clearly once part of the parapet that surroun-
can watch the work of blasting and splitting the ded the original flat roof. About 25,000 people visit
granite blocks free. As you continue westwards, the church every year.
you cycle through the area around Ravnedal. Before you get back to Rø, you will pass Spellinge
You might like to take a detour to the beautiful Mose, where the cycle track runs between steep
scenic Slotslyngen area on the other side of the rock walls on one side and the marsh on the other.
main road. Surrounded by undulating hills, Rav- The marsh is rich in bird life, and species you may
nedal is a fissure valley with 15-20 metre high rock encounter include the cuckoo and the nightingale.
faces. Park your bike at the car park beside the If you would like to experience the area on foot,
main road and enjoy the valley on foot. There is you can follow the way-marked path that leads
an information board showing where the footpath round the marsh and along the cycle route. It is 3
runs. The round trip including the valley is 1.5 ki- kilometres long, and takes about an hour.
Sct Ols church
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Recommended route 7 - Spellinge Mose
Rønne - Spellinge Mose - Rønne
The Spellinge Mose route follows cycle route 23 you on to the lush Spellinge Mose, a marsh rich in
all the way from Rønne. You have the choice bird life. Species you may encounter include the
of returning the same way, or making a little cuckoo and the nightingale. If you would like to
loop via Krashavevej, as shown on the map. The experience the area on foot, you can follow the
route has been contour mapped from Ndr. Jern- way-marked path that leads round the marsh and
banesti near Gartnervangen. It can be completed along the cycle route. It is 3 kilometres long and
in 1.5 hours by an experienced cyclist. takes about an hour to complete.
The route leaves Rønne by the cycle track sy- From Spellinge Mose, follow cycle route 26 into
stem. The cycle track continues all the way to and through Rutsker Plantage. Keep an eye out for
Nyker and resumes from Klemensker to Spellinge the cycle sign on your left hand. When you reach
Mose. These cycle tracks run along the old railway Krashavevej, turn left towards Klemensker. On the
that was closed in 1968. Enjoy! Here, you’re well way you will pass another little marsh, Krasmose.
away from the traffic and close to the wonderful From Klemensker, return to Rønne the same way
Bomholm countryside. From Nyker to Klemensker you came, along cycle route 23.
you follow the main road on a new cycle lane.
The first town you reach is Nyker. Here you will
find Ny Kirke, one of Bornholm’s famous round Spellinge Mose
churches. It is the smallest of the four round chur-
ches, and also the one that bears the least signs of
having been a defensive structure. It is thought to
date from the end of the twelfth century. The mas-
sive pillar in the middle of the church is richly de-
corated with wall paintings from several periods.
The church did not have a conical roof until the
seventeenth century. A major renovation was un-
dertaken in 1960. The contents of the porch, which
is of a later date than the church itself, include a
rune stone and a tablet recording plague deaths.
The route continues on to Klemensker, where
Bornholms Andelsmejeri is situated. This is a co-
operative enterprise that produces milk and dairy
products for the whole island. The factory where
the well-known Copenhagen Christiania bicycles
are made is located at the edge of the town. Kle-
mens Kirke, built in 1882, is in the town centre. It
replaced a previous church, from which the altar
candlesticks, the chandelier and plague tablet ori-
ginate. Two rune stones stand outside the church.
After Klemensker you are back on the old rail-
way track, which leads you through the dramatic
Kleven, passing between steep rock walls to take
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Recommended route 8 - Østerlars Kirke
Gudhjem - Østerlars - Gudhjem
Over half of this route, which has been contour You can make a detour starting from Østerlars
mapped with start and finish In Gudhjem, fol- Round Church to see the disused gneiss quarry, si-
lows cycle tracks that are completely separated tuated to the north. Follow the cycle route towards
from other traffic. The rest of the route follows Gudhjem and turn left along Stangevej. Then fol-
small minor roads. Start off along cycle route 10 low the marked path. Today, the disused quarry
from Gudhjem towards Melsted. The route can be is a little oasis with vertical rock walls. Gneiss is
completed in 1.5 hours by an experienced cyclist. a striped, fine-grained rock consisting partly of
Just south of Gudhjem there is a little sandy quartz. Continue along cycle route 25 to the Al-
beach that stretches from Melsted Harbour to mindingen forest, where you’ll find enough to see
Melsted Badehotel. At one end of the beach a little and do for a whole day. Before you get very deep
stream flows into the sea, where children can play into the forest your route turns off along cycle
for hours building dams. At the other end of the route 26, but you can take a detour to visit Ekko-
beach there is a bathing jetty, so you won’t need to dalen, Gamleborg, Lilleborg or Rytterknægten. You
walk on the pebbles on the seabed. From the hotel can get a leaflet with a map of Almindingen from
terrace there is a marvellous view of the beach Bomholms Velkomstcenter, Ndr. Kystvej 3, Rønne,
and the island of Christiansø in the distance. or from any other of the tourist offices on the
From Melsted, follow cycle route 25 inland. Soon island.
you come to the beautiful Stavehøl Waterfall. Sta- When cycle route 26 reaches Sigtevej, follow this
vehøl is eight metres deep and two metres wide. road back to Gudhjem. Sigtevej runs through Rø
With a drop of three metres, it is not the highest Plantation, where you’ll see trees, heather, rocks
waterfall on the island, but a lovely sight none the and beautiful fissure valleys. Do park your bike
less. There is a delightful walk from the waterfall and take a walk around the artificial lake, where
along the Kobbeå Stream to the sea. Kobbeådalen vertical rock walls rise out of the water.
is a fissure valley with steep and in some places And then it’s back to Gudhjem, one of the island’s
almost vertical sides. most attractive towns.
At Østerlars you pass the islands - and Den-
mark’s - largest round church. Gudhjem*
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TrailCenter Bornholm
The mountain-bike trails at and around Rytter- which leads up to Rømer’s tableau. From here, five
knægten are developing rapidly. Trailbuilders trails descend to the red loop at the bottom.
Bornholm are working together with Denmark’s The trails have been built with quality over qu-
Nature Agency and Destination Bornholm to lay antity in mind, so expect to experience Bornholm’s
down the trails, and new trails are being cleared unique terrain features to their fullest.
on a continuous basis. Currently riders have six As mentioned, new trails are added regularly,
marked trails from which to choose. and already from 2018 the trail network will have
From the parking lot, you can start out on the been doubled.
blue loop which runs through the forest and ends If you wish to improve your skills or leverage
up on Rytterknægten after approx. 2.5 km. Half- your riding to the maximum, it may be helpful to
way down you encounter a blue connecting track, book an instructor or a guide. Happy trails!
Stenk
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Du står her Rågelundsvej
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d og Kør hvor du må Let. Grundlæggende færdigheder:
• I naturen må du kun cykle på veje og stier. Grusveje og singletracks. Moderate
l- • Ingen cykling i vinteregeskoven på Ekkodalens skrænter. stigninger, men kan omfatte korte stejle
• Undgå at køre på afmærkede ridestier, vandreruter o.l. uden strækninger. Belægning kan være løs, mu-
for skovvejene. dret, ujævn med mindre rødder og sten.
• Kør ikke på fortidsminder, gravhøje, diger og trapper.
• Kør ikke i private skove fra solnedgang til kl. 6. næste Middel. Den øvede MTB-rytter
morgen. Middel Udfordrende op- og nedkørsler. Forvent
drops, huller, større rødder og sten, snævre
kler
•
Kør ansvarligt
Tilpas din fart og hold afstand - færdselsloven gælder også i
passager og singletracks. Alle forhindringer
kan køres med fuld jordkontakt ved lav
hastighed.
der, i •
naturen.
Cykel sammen - husk hjelm, telefon, 112-app og sundheds-
Svær. Ekspert MTB-rytter
Stejle og meget udfordrende op- og ned-
, så kort. kørsler. Forvent drops, hop, huller, rødder og
• Skån sporene i meget våde perioder, brug kun de robuste spor
og skovvejene.
sten med intense passager og singletracks.
Ikke alle forhindringer kan køres med fuld
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jordkontakt.
The Green Ring Mountain Bike Trail
A popular recreational area, skirting Rønne, is around the area’s three lakes. There is ample op-
the ‘Green Ring’. What makes the area so at- portunity to ride on the established trails or to
tractive was that it was formerly an excavation linger and practice individual skills in one of the
site for one of Bornholm’s biggest industries for other areas – or you can simply choose to ride from
raw materials, kaolin, used in the production one challenge to another. Between the established
of porcelain. This production has now ceased, trails, you’ll find plenty of terrain suitable for off-
and following a large athletic event in 2002, the roading, and you might just blaze your own trail
area’s pits, water pools and, not least, its man- and discover a new challenge. We hope that eve-
made hills and cliffs dominate the landscape to ryone biking in the area will take part in caring
the east and north-east of Rønne. In several pla- for it in a responsible manner. Therefore, some
ces, you can clearly see the white layer of kaolin places will have gravel deposits that you can use
clay. In 2014-15, the area was further revamped for filling out the trail when it is muddy and wet.
and developed. The architectural history of the Enjoy your MTB fun around Rønne!
area has been uncovered in the form of ruins
left from the heyday of kaolin and gravel exca- © DGI Bornholm, April 2015
vation, and many new walking paths have been
established. In this connection, the Bornholm
chapter of the National Athletic Association has
designed a mountain-bike trail with exciting
technical challenges.
Technical Challenges for MTB Riders

The marked trail begins in Hasle Lystskov, just
behind Nordskoven’s Camping site, a forested
area almost at sea level. The trail then leads
through rolling terrain to the highest point in
the area, Snorrebakken hill – before it levels out
on the forest paths through Rønne Plantage (a
planted forest) to the south and ends at the sea,
just south of the summerhouse area of Stampen.
From here, you can ride in a northerly direction
across Galløkken, along the water and around
the harbor.
The first and last part of the trail runs along
natural forest paths. The middle part was estab-
lished with several technical elements: curves,
burns, bumps, a small rock garden, and technical
ascents and descents. You can choose between ri-
ding along the marked trail for the full 8 km, from
north to south, in one go, or the technical sections
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The Skovly MTB Trail
Jumping off at Hotel Skovly, 4 km north-

ward of Rønne, you will find Skovly-sporet,
a mountain-bike trail.
The trail takes you along primarily single
tracks, through Bornholm’s beautiful nature,
past pleasant fishing cottages along the
Baltic coast, past three beautiful lakes, and Red descent
through the abandoned Hasle Tile Works be-
fore the trail returns you full circle to Hotel
Blue descent
Skovly’s parking lot.
The length of the mountain bike trail is
marked by Bornholm oak poles with pic-
togrammes and colour-coded trees. The
mountain bike trail is primarily rated level
blue, which is appropriate for beginner and
lower intermediate riders. A few of the de-
scents have been rated red but with a blue
option, if preferred.
At the beginning of the mountain-bike
trail, you will find area maps and a box con-
taining pamphlets of the trail.
Before or after your ride, you can have
your mountain bike checked out at Hotel
Skovly’s “Pusleplads”, bike workshop, where
you can check your tire pressure, adjust
your gears and rinse off your bike. This fea-
ture was established in 2017 and can be used
free of charge by any passer-by.
Should you be unlucky and in need of a
tube, chain link or puncture kit, you can
purchase these items in the hotel reception,
which also sells energy shots, soft drinks,
cakes and other treats.
Bring your cycling guide with you to the
reception, and the hotel will treat you, and Hotel Skovly
anyone accompanying you, to a free cup of
coffee
If you have questions about “Skovly-spo-
ret”, please call 5695 0784.
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Recommended route 9
The Childrens route
Follow the route onwards along the disused

railway line to Stenby just after the marsh called
Spellinge Mose. Return to cycle route 23 and conti-
nue straight on to the coast (where cycle route 23
goes to the right, towards Gudhjem). This is where
you’ll find the Helligdomsklipperne rock formati-
ons, next to the Bornholms Kunstmuseum (Born-
holm Museum of Art), which the whole family will
also find worth a visit.
2nd stage: Bådsted - Gudhjem - Østerlars - Sva-
neke: 33 km (using short-cut 28 km)
From Bådsted you follow cycle route 10 south-
Joboland wards to Gudhjem - probably the hilliest part of
the Children’s Route. With its narrow twisting
The Children’s Route follows parts of cycle routes streets and attractive little harbour, Gudhjem is
10, 21, 23, 24, 25 and 26. You can read much more well worth a visit.
about the sights and attractions along the way Continue along cycle route 10 from Gudhjem to
in the individual descriptions of these routes. Melsted. Melstedgård in Melsted is a museum of
The Children’s Route is a suggestion for a seven- agriculture popular with children. Here you can
day cycling holiday for the whole family, with the see what life was like on a Bornholm farm 100 ye-
last day dedicated to exploring the island’s capital, ars ago.
Rønne. The shortest stage is 6 km, and the longest In Melsted, you turn off and take cycle route
is 33 km. The short distances allow you to sleep late, 25 towards Østerlars, where Bornholm’s largest
take breaks on the way and enjoy the countryside. round church is situated. Close by you will also
And there are not very many steep hills along the find Bornholm’s Middelaldercenter, an authen-
way. The route follows good cycle tracks, many of tically reconstructed medieval town. Here you
them away from other road traffic. There is room to can see how people lived in the period 1050-1500
cycle side by side and for cycle trailers. - what they wore, how they worked, what their
homes were like. There are lots of activities for
1st stage: Rønne - Bådsted: 20 km children in spring, summer and autumn, including
(24 km including visit to rocking stone) games, combat training, medieval entertainments
From Rønne, follow Nordre Kystvej northwards. and bread baking.
Go straight on at the crossroads with Haslevej. A You have the option of taking the direct route
few metres further on, you will see the first cycle from Østerlars to Svaneke (a total distance for the
sign on your right, marking cycle route 23 heading day of only 28 km). However, the more beautiful
to Rø. After about 6 km you come to Nyker, where - and most cyclist-friendly - route is to be found
the route passes the round church and where you by riding a couple of kilometres back along cycle
might like to take a break and have a look round route 25 to Melsted, and then following cycle route
the fine church, which is the smallest of Born- 10 eastwards to Svaneke.
holm’s round churches.
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Melstedgård
3rd stage: Svaneke - Joboland/ environment have changed through the ages in
Brændegårdshaven - Svaneke: 6 km the multimedia Time Machine. And in the pre-
The third stage of the Children’s Route is only 6 sent time exhibition you can learn about Born-
km long, and provides a good opportunity to stay holm’s nature as it is today, from rock types
for two nights at the same place. Then you can through landscapes to various animal species.
leave your stuff behind while you cycle down to
Joboland Theme Park, where there’s plenty to do 6th stage: Aakirkeby - Pedersker - Rønne: 30 km
all day for children and adults alike. (using short-cut: 16 km)
4th stage: Svaneke - Nexø: 9 km It’s worth making the effort to take the beauti-
Follow cycle route 10 southwards to Nexø. Here ful coast route back to Rønne. Start by following
you can also spend the night at a camping site or cycle route 21, which after a few kilometres be-
at a hotel, if you stop at Snogebæk. Bornholm’s comes cycle route 24. That turns into cycle route
Sommerfuglepark, the Butterfly Park, is in Nexø. 10 at Pedersker. Before you leave for Rønne, you
Here you can walk around amongst butterflies can make a stop at Pedersker to see Kirkemøllen
and tropical birds, and see how the butterfly (the Dutch windmill) and perhaps ride towards
transforms itself from chrysalis to fully hatched Poulsker to see the Iron Age fort Ringborgen.
butterfly. Eight kilometres before Rønne, you can turn off
towards the coast to Arnager.
5th stage: Nexø - Aakirkeby: 14 km If you think the stretch along the coast to Arna-
Follow cycle route 21 from Nexø to Aakirkeby. ger is too long, you have the option of following
Aakirkeby is where you’ll find NaturBomholm. cycle route 21 from Aakirkeby to Rønne.
Here you can see animals that have lived on There are numerous places in Rønne where
Bornholm over the last 1,700 million years, - you can stay overnight, with a choice including
including dinosaurs, crocodiles, wild boar and camping, a youth hostel, hotels and private ac-
reindeer. You can also see how species and the commodation.
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køge - rønne beautiful Danish islands.
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sassnitz - rønne of the highest importance.
bøjden - fynshav Færgen has been connecting
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TAKE YOUR BIKE FOR

A RIDE ON BAT-BUSES
Keep in mind that you can bring
your bike along on regional buses
on Bornholm.
We are able to handle 4-5 bikes
per trip. Isn’t that a relief, just in
case you need a breather along
the way!
Reserve space for your bike at

www.BAT.dk
Pay and print your ticket before
your trip – it’s as simple as that.
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Welcome to

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Publisher: Destination Bornholm LLC and Bornholms Tidende

• Vacation and relaxation for adults

A venue for business meetings,

Tel. +45 5648 0364

stroll round the streets and soak up the atmosphe-

Gudhjem - Ypnasted: 7,8 km

På oplevelse i Bornholms natur før og nu

Udstilling og akvarium for børn og voksne i alle aldre.

NaturBornholm · Grønningen 30 · 3720 Aakirkeby

Snogebæk with its many shops and restaurants,

Nexø - Dueodde: 10,5 km

• Bornholms bedste udsigt

• Tidligere topsikret militært anlæg

Strandmarksvejen 2 • 3730 Nexø • 4020 5240

Pedersker - Rønne: 20,2 km

Open daily from 11 a.m.

Informativ underholdning for hele familien

Eve, the fall and expulsion from Paradise. Two of

site Christianshøj, the worlds tiniest horse racing

What does the teacher drink? Ink!

Rytterknægten Almindingen - Årsdale: 17,1 km

jor renovation was undertaken in 1960. The con-

Klemensker - Helligdommen: 7,9 km

Rutsker Højlyng - Almindingen: 14,9 km

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along Hasle Lystskov (the name of both the forest

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Sct Ols church

Du står her Rågelundsvej

Technical Challenges for MTB Riders

Jumping off at Hotel Skovly, 4 km north-

Follow the route onwards along the disused

EXPERIENCE DENMARK’S EASTERNMOST ISLANDS

Up to several daily departures

Mod nye horisonter

ystad - rønne Færgen is a ferry service

RØNNE 8 Aakirkeby Øle

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