Gravel Races in Denmark

West Jutland gravel race out of Holstebro with 160km and 80km routes through Nørreå plantation, fjord landscapes and open agricultural gravel.

An autumn gravel festival on the 25.4km lap course through the Hedeland recreation area near Roskilde, with 102km and 51km options plus food, music and camping.

Punchy gravel race through the glacial hills of Mols Bjerge National Park on the Djursland peninsula. Steep gravel climbs and fast descents above the Ebeltoft bay.

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.

Autumn gravel and MTB marathon on the island of Funen, with long gravel routes through the rolling Funen countryside, woodland and orchards near Odense.

Late-season gravel and MTB race in the Blåbjerg dune plantation on the West Jutland coast. Fast forest gravel and sandy coastal tracks near the North Sea.

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.

Gravel brevet through the marshlands between Tonder and Ribe in southern Denmark. The route combines gravel, cobbles and small parish roads, with 145 km and 81 km options.

GPX-based gravel and MTB event from Svendborg on the island of Fyn. The format uses three route distances and emphasizes varied local terrain, community riding and a relaxed timing approach.

UCI Gravel World Series qualifier and Nordic Championships (also a round of the Danish Gravel Cup) starting in Flauenskjold near Dronninglund in North Jutland. A ~54 km lap through surprisingly hilly terrain (~466 m climbing per lap) mixing fast gravel and rugged forest tracks, passing through Voergaard Castle. Race distances: 54 km (1 lap), 108 km (2 laps) and 162 km (3 laps). It is a gravel festival with an expo area and post-race food included.

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.

Himmerland gravel race based in Aars, rolling through the forests and farmland of North Jutland with multiple distance options for all levels.

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

A coast-to-coast gravel crossing of the Jutland peninsula — from the North Sea dunes in the west to the Kattegat in the east. Ultra-distance options on forest tracks, heathland and farm gravel.

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.

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.

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

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.

Long-distance gravel and bike race radiating out from Viborg across the heaths, forests and lake country of central Jutland. Multiple distances up to 175km of mixed Danish gravel.

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.

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 flagship gravel race through the scenic Lake District of Jutland.

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.

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.

An unsupported ultra-distance loop of Denmark starting near Aarhus, with dedicated Berserkr Gravel off-road categories (400km and 800km) on mixed gravel, forest tracks and coastal backroads.

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.

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.

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.

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 winter gravel race series across North Zealand (Gribskov, Vestskoven and Kagerup) with short fast laps of roughly 11–14km and around 90 minutes of racing, for all ages and categories.

A five-round winter gravel cup around Randers in Central Jutland (Sønderbæk, Tebbestrup, Udbyhøj, Assentoft and the Dronningborg finale), open to licensed racers and motionister alike on fast forest and farm gravel.

A community-focused winter gravel series in the Vejle area, finishing with the "Ronde Van Ryttergrøften" around Randbøl — a classic Danish gravel setup with timing and two categories, "de hurtige" and "de glade".