A round trip with some of Bornholm's highest climbs. But what good is that when you have power on the battery and you get some of the most beautiful nature, the coziest towns and the best food on top of that.
Length: 47 km
Surface: Asphalt and gravel road
From the archipelago town of Gudhjem you drive up inland towards Østerlars, where Bornholm’s Medieval Center, the Bornpark mini golf park (shaped like Bornholm) and Denmark’s largest round church Østerlars Rundkirke are located.
The route then goes through gentle rolling hills to Østermarie with its double church, one of which is a ruin.
After Østermarie the route continues towards Paradisbakkerne and down through the fishing village of Årsdale on the east coast with the opportunity for a beer break or perhaps a smoked herring.
Follow the coast north to Svaneke, which is known for its many beautiful half-timbered houses, shops and good restaurants.
From there to Listed, on through Bølshavn and to Bornholm’s longest hill, Ypnastedbakken. The hill used to be a challenge for many cyclists, but today it is divided into small, more manageable sections with a bicycle path. Ypnastedbakken is one of the most famous hills among ordinary Bornholm residents, as it is part of the Bornholm Rundt exercise race.
From Bølshavn to Gudhjem you will encounter the scenic Saltuna and Kobbeådalen, which is one of Bornholm’s most beautiful rift valleys with steep cliff sides, natural forest and rich wildlife.
Then you will reach Melsted, which offers the living agricultural museum Melstedgård and Bornholms Madkulturhus, which often holds various events such as food evenings and harvest trips. The tour ends where it began at Gudhjem.
Gudhjem with its many smokehouse chimneys is Denmark's only mountain town and a small ferry sails from the harbour to Christiansø. Read more here.
Østerlars Rundkirke is the largest round church on Bornholm and Denmark. Read more here.
BornPark is one of Northern Europe's largest minigolf parks and our 18 holes each represent one of Bornholm's most beautiful natural and cultural attractions. Read more here.
Bornholms Middelaldercenter is a 15-hectare open-air museum where you can explore the common farming community, the fortified manor house, the farmer's animals and much more. Read more here.
Østermarie Church was inaugurated on October 18, 1891. The church is built of "Paradise granite" and was designed by architect Andreas Clemmensen. Read more here.
Experience the beautiful nature and forest area Paradisbakkerne on Bornholm. The steeply hilly rocky landscape is located on East Bornholm, 3 km northwest of Nexø. Read more here.
The fishing village of Aarsdale invites you to enjoy a good beer, the authentic maritime atmosphere and to visit the large windmill at the top of the town. Read more here.
Denmark's most beautiful market town, Svaneke, is located on the east coast of Bornholm. Today, it is best known for its good restaurants, delicious gourmet food and fresh food. Read more here.
The Kobbeå valley is one of Bornholm's most beautiful rift valleys with steep sides, natural forest with oak, ash, elm and hazel, rich wildlife and lush bottom flora. Read more here.
At the fine, old Melstedgård you will be introduced to life in the past, while the beautiful Madkulturhuset gives you an insight into today's food world. Read more here.
