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Bicycle route: Gravel, Svaneke loop

From the harbour edge in Svaneke, up into the hills above the town, between fields and windbreaks. After a tour of parts of the Paradisbakkerne, and the less visited and more deserted eastern part of Almindingen, the tour returns along field and small country roads.

 

Facts about the route

Length: 41.7 km
Surface: approx. 70% gravel and 30% asphalt
Altitude difference: ↑ 236 ↓ 238

Route description

You start the route surrounded by the many cafes, restaurants and shops of the cozy town of Svaneke. Via smaller roads you climb along half-timbered houses up to the beautiful Svaneke church.

From here it goes via small roads and gravel roads up towards the Paradisbakkerne. An ascent that in summer can be idyllic with fields in full bloom, while in the off-season it can be almost the opposite; windy and without shelter. Both parts have their charm, however, and no matter what you hit the shelter and tranquility of the forest.

In Paradisbakkerne you follow the official cycle path, and smaller gravel roads towards Almindingen. Here you make a big curve along small gravel roads, after which you turn the bike back towards Svaneke.

On the way back you drive past the path that leads to Rokkesten, if you want to park the bike and see it.

It goes back, and this time downwards, along gravel and small roads towards Svaneke with a wide view over the Baltic Sea.

Back in Svaneke you have plenty of opportunity to end the trip with an ice cream or some good food and drink. And maybe a trip to the sea.

The route can be combined with Almindingen Big Loop or Hagemyr and beyond, for a longer trip.

Places on the route

1

Svaneke

Denmark's most beautiful market town Svaneke is located on the east coast of Bornholm. Today it is best known for good restaurants, delicious gourmet and fresh food. Read more here.

2

Svaneke Church

Svaneke Church is located high above the town – approx. 18 metres above sea level on the south-eastern outskirts of Svaneke on Bornholm. Read more here.

3

Paradisbakkerne

Experience the beautiful nature and forest area Paradisbakkerne on Bornholm. The highly undulating rocky landscape is located on East Bornholm 3 km northwest of Nexø. Read more here.

4

Rokkestenen

On Bornholm you will find three rocking stones. The rocking stone in Paradisbakkerne is the largest of its kind on Bornholm. Read more here.

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