Netherlands to Denmark cycling holiday

Overview

This flat, fast and freeing cycling trip goes all the way from the Hook of Holland to Copenhagen, Denmark, via north Germany, using pedal power all the way. The route is mostly flat; you’ll use two EuroVelo routes on the way and stay in locally-owned hotels where possible. Cycle from the Netherlands to Denmark 1,094km of cycling over 12 days mostly flat routes coastal cycling, nature reserves and the Kiel Canal local accommodation where possible baggage transfers fully supported trip with a guide Journey between three countries all by bike on this Netherlands to Denmark cycling holiday – at over 1,000km and 12 days long, this is an epic adventure in the saddle. You’ll start with coastal cycling along the EuroVelo North Sea cycle route, alongside dunes, through woods and nature reserves. You leave the Netherlands on day six, and cross the River Elbe on day eight to cycle along the Kiel Canal. You’ll cross into Denmark on day 10, via ferry, before honing in on Copenhagen. Accommodation and lunches are provided, alongside vehicle support and a guide, and baggage transfer. You’ll sort your own meals in the evenings, and pay your own way to the starting point – though you can travel with your group from Harwich, Essex to the start of the route by ferry. Accommodation will be locally-owned where possible, and you’ll be recommended local establishments for your evening meals – especially those with carbohydrate-heavy menus! The terrain is mostly flat, on bike paths (expect gravel) with some hills. The riding is easy, but the route is graded moderate, because you’ll be in the saddle for five to six hours a day – meaning that it's best if you have prior cycling experience. This trip is BYOB (bring your own bike); a hybrid or touring bike is best. Includes all accommodation on twin sharing. Breakfast and picnic lunches, Van support and guide.Luggage transfers, ferry crossings. GPX files Cycling is the most environment-friendly way to travel and on this trip again there are as low carbon footprints as possible. We use a ferry to head out from the UK to the Netherlands and then cycle through the north of the continent and again use a Scandinavian super ferry which is energy efficient for the hop across the countries. During the cycle tour we follow the principles of ‘No Trace Travel’ by doing the following: We choose lunch stops carefully All rubbish is carried back by us We don't use disposable cutlery but recycle the dishes which are hygienically washed daily We try and use tap water and fill the butts avoiding as much we can buy plastic mineral water bottles Where possible, we choose food with minimal packaging to reduce plastic waste. Most places we pass through have recycling options and we encourage everyone to use them for specific items like batteries or to dispose of used batteries safely in their home country. For lunches, we buy local goods from local people as much as possible using local bakeries making traditional delicacies. Keeping in mind the level of comfort we chose the accommodation and where possible use more locally run hotels. Although picnic lunch is provided, our crew will get it fresh from the nearby local bakeries which will probably sell varieties of German bread, Dutch cheese or a range of Danish pastries to try out. We encourage group members to take an interest in the flora and fauna.

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