Land of Skjoldungerne ROUTE

Skjoldungernes Land
   130 km.  |   Roskilde area

The Land of Skjoldungerne is a route that follows part of the Skjoldunge Trail in the national park of the Skjoldungerne. The route also brings you to the Bognæs peninsula – A quiet and not often visited forest, with nice gravel roads. As a bonus, we also visited the White MTB trail down at Hvalsø, and this trail is TECHNICAL – Not suitable for a gravel bike. By-pass this section if you´re not experienced!
I started (and ended) the route at the little bridge at Utterslev Mose because this is close to my home, but you can, of course, enter the route anywhere (all the exciting stuff is in the Roskilde area – Check the photos on the Google Maps).
The riding is done in literally in all kinds of terrain; Tarmac, gravel roads, singletracks, hiking trails, sandy ´along the coast´trails and through grassy areas. I recommend a gravel bike or mountainbike.

Skjoldungerne
The 170 square km big national park is named after the legend of King Shield and his remnants, the Skjoldungerne. The national park presents a stunning combination of exciting cultural history, wonderful Danish landscapes formed by the ice age and an abundance of big and small nature gems for the visitor with an open mind and curiosity; From the charming fjord of Roskilde to deep forests.

Big thanks to Henrik for being the tour guide on the ride, and to Kristian for being a constant inspirator in terms of riding technique and skills!

Cycling is discovering!
Martin Paldan, Cycling in Copenhagen

 

 

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Saturday market in Roskilde. Kristian fell in love with a beautiful oak bowl made by Per Benno.
Saturday market in Roskilde. Kristian fell in love with a beautiful oak bowl made by Per Benno.

 

Per Benno, wood worker artist
Per Benno, wood worker artist

 

Down to the fjord of Roskilde
Down to the fjord of Roskilde

 

Gravel roads on the Bognæs peninsula
Gravel roads on the Bognæs peninsula

 

In order to cross the Kornerup Stream, you need to use the tow ferry
In order to cross the Kornerup Stream, you need to use the tow ferry

 

Henrik and Kristian getting ready for the big crossing
Henrik and Kristian getting ready for the big crossing

 

Land of Legends, Lejre
Land of Legends, Lejre

 

MTB trails south of Hvalsø. WARNING: These trails are very technical and should be by-passed unless you are experienced!
MTB trails south of Hvalsø. WARNING: These trails are very technical and should be by-passed unless you are experienced!

 

Both Henrik and Kristian are experienced mountainbikers and handled the technical sections brilliantly - I had to get off the bike and walk several places. Be aware of some pretty steep parts.
Both Henrik and Kristian are experienced mountain bikers and handled the technical sections brilliantly – I had to get off the bike and walk several places. Be aware of some pretty steep parts.

 

The route follows parts of the Skjoldunge trail - A trail through the national park called Land of Skjoldungerne
The route follows parts of the Skjoldunge trail – A trail through the national park called Land of Skjoldungerne

 

LAND OF SKJOLDUNGERNE

   130 km.  |   Roskilde area