Bygholm Lake Mountain Bike Trail
Bygholm Lake and Åbjergskoven Forest is the setting of one of the region’s best MTB trails. The 12-kilometre-long trail through beautiful nature offer...
Mountain biking
Photo: Jesper Rais
Mountain biking has never been more popular. An action-packed ride in the forest is an adrenaline rush without equal but also relaxing. In Kystlandet you will find many good trails - even some of the best in the country. We guide to experiences on two wheels in the forest.
Embark on the area’s quality trail
With more than 200 forests and a hilly and varied landscape, Kystlandet offers ideal conditions for mountain biking. In the area there are several MTB clubs with passionate members who have made a huge effort to develop beautiful trails in the nature of East Jutland. Knowledgeable volunteers work diligently to create trails that ensure you a good mountain bike experience with challenges for both beginners and intermediates. Today you can experience some of the country’s best trails in the area. And it goes fast - if you look closely, you can almost see the trails spreading through the forest.
Mountainbike tracks in Horsens, Odder and Juelsminde
Also try your hand at Gedved Bikepark just north of Horsens town. Here is, among other things, a 125 metre pumptrack and a serpentine track of 600 metres with 5 large berms. The park is entertaining and has good facilities like a picnic building and toilet.
Getting started with mountain biking
If you want to get started with MTB, you may want to contact your local mountain bike club.
The club can help you get your safety in order, and they can train technique with you, so you are well prepared to whizz through the landscape.
You can also go on trips that suit your level, so you are sure to have a good experience on the bike.
At a club, you can become part of a community with lots of other happy people you can share routes and experiences with. You can learn from others and develop faster in the sport.
What equipment do I need to remember when going on a cycling holiday?
• Tire irons
• Tools for gears, brakes, screws and bolts
• Bicycle helmet
• Cushioned cycling pants
• Cycling Gloves
• Cloth and/or disposable gloves in case you need to repair your bicycle.
• Windproof outerwear
• Bicycle Pump
• Repair kit
• Spare parts – e.g. a spare hose for your bicycle and bicycle trailer, and also extra bolts and nuts. Possibly also extra cables for gears and brakes as well as extra spokes and tools to replace these.
• Moisture-wicking underwear
Where can I hire a mountain bike?
If you are on holiday and do not have your mountain bike to hand, fortunately, you can hire a mountain bike at Cykelsmeden Odder and Saksild Strand Camping.
Where can I get my bicycle repaired?
You can have your bicycle repaired at Cykelsmeden Odder and Tandhjulet.