Gravel Races in Denmark

A scenic spring gravel event through Mols Bjerge National Park. Routes wind along the water near Skødshoved and through Helgenæs, featuring approximately 50% gravel on good roads with no singletrack. Perfect for gravel beginners wanting to experience some of Denmark's most beautiful and remote stretches.

An early-season gravel event to shake off the winter cobwebs. Two route options of 80km and 130km through the rolling landscape of Central Jutland. A perfect warm-up event for the Danish gravel season.

A challenging gravel event through Northern Jutland featuring long gravel stretches and spectacular climbs. Routes of 55km, 90km, and 150km wind through the Jutland Ridge, Dronninglund Storskov forest, and across Hjallerup Enge. Expect a 500m sand road that adds to the adventure. Can be raced competitively or enjoyed leisurely.

Denmark's premier gravel cycling race along the windy west coast of Jutland. One of the oldest Scandinavian gravel events, offering routes from 130km to 460km, all finishing in Skagen. 65% gravel roads and trails through some of Denmark's best scenery. Not a competition - it's about the personal challenge and adventure.

Spring gravel race through the dramatic Wadden Sea (Vadehavet) UNESCO landscape of south-west Jutland. Three distances — 75, 100 and 150 km — on a mix of dike tops, marshland gravel, and quiet farm roads. Wide-open, often-windy course where pacelines and tyre choice matter as much as legs.

A beginner-friendly 75km gravel adventure through the beautiful Grejsdalen valley near Vejle. Perfect introduction to gravel cycling with scenic forest trails and manageable terrain. Part of the Grejsdalsløbet event series.

Late-spring gravel ride through the rolling forests and farmland of central Jutland. Two distances — 80 km and 130 km — combining hard-pack forestry tracks, single-lane farm roads and a few short technical descents. A fast-growing community event with a relaxed Sunday-ride atmosphere and timed Strava segments.

Denmark's first UCI Gravel World Series race, providing qualification points for the UCI Gravel World Championships. Experience beachside trails, pine forests, and open farmland in this beautifully marked event that has grown into a top gravel race in Northern Europe. 4 laps of a 32.6km course.

Denmark's flagship gravel race through the scenic Lake District of Jutland.

Follow one of Denmark's oldest and most important trade routes - the historic cattle drive path from Thyborøn to Tønder. This bikepacking adventure winds through Denmark's least populated areas featuring large forest areas, heath landscapes, and tow ferries. Choose from 175km, 350km, or 500km routes. GPS navigation required.

Denmark's largest cycling event with 15 different routes on road, MTB, and gravel, all finishing in historic Viborg. Now also L'Etape Denmark by Tour de France. Gravel routes from 70km to 175km feature incredible nature, challenging terrain, and great community on Denmark's best gravel. Finish on the Parade Square near Viborg's 850-year-old cathedral.

A one-of-a-kind self-supported ultra-distance gravel cycling event connecting Copenhagen to Oslo through Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. 800km of adventure including one ferry crossing. The ultimate Nordic bikepacking challenge through three Scandinavian countries.

Gravel ride on the Faroe Islands. Dramatic sea cliffs, grass-roofed villages, and North Atlantic island gravel tracks.

A beautiful 152km route across mid-Zealand's landscape through fjords, forests, and fields. Combines sports gravel, soft single-tracks, and some asphalt. This inaugural event merges challenging gravel cycling with Danish culinary tradition, starting from Hansen's historic dairy farm.

Part of the Gravel Earth Series, this event is set to become a truly Nordic 'new monument' within gravel cycling. Held during Vejle Fjordfestivalen with activities for the whole family. Choose from 80km, 130km, or 300km routes through the scenic Danish countryside around Vejle Fjord.

Gravel race through the Danish Lake District near Silkeborg. Rolling forest roads and lake-side gravel paths.

UCI Gravel World Series qualifier through the Dronninglund forest.

UCI Gravel World Series qualifier in northern Denmark with fast forest and farm-road sectors.

The official Danish Gravel Cycling Championship organized by Danmarks Cykle Union (DCU). Features Elite, U23, and U19 championship races on a challenging 26km loop course with technical gravel sections, climbs, and fast descents through beautiful forest terrain.

Long-running spring motionsløb in the Silkeborg lake-district forests. Combined MTB + gravel event with 30, 60 and 90 km options on technical Danish forest singletrack and gravel access roads. Among the largest grass-roots off-road events in Denmark with strong local club support.