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Copenhagen: Harbor-hopping bakery laps & forest gravel detours (bike-first)

Copenhagen: Harbor-hopping bakery laps & forest gravel detours (bike-first)
A breezy, bike-first 3-day loop around Copenhagen that pairs daily bakery laps and harbor-side cruising with off-road gravel detours through nearby forests. Routes favor protected cycle lanes, gravel tracks and scenic water edges. Rentals, repair stops and hydration breaks are built in.
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Highlights

  • Morning pastries at Meyers Bageri (Torvehallerne)
  • Canal and harbor laps: Nyhavn, Christianshavn, Islands Brygge
  • Gravel loop through Jægersborg Dyrehave (Dyrehaven)
  • Amager Strandpark and Kongelunden gravel trails
  • Street-food lunch and sunset laps on Refshaleøen / Reffen

Brief Itinerary

Pick up bikes — app or click-and-ride (Donkey Republic)

Collect app-unlock bikes near central Copenhagen to start the day light and flexible.

15m

Breakfast pastry lap — Meyers Bageri (Torvehallerne)

First pastry pick: famous Danish rye & cardamom pastries and strong coffee to fuel the morning ride.

40m

Nyhavn photo & quick canal roll

Cycle gently along the canal for classic views and a quick photo stop — stay on the designated cycle lane to avoid pedestrians.

30m

Christianshavn canal-side gravel loop

A short, peaceful gravel-and-cobble loop around the canals and marina; mix of protected cycle lanes and low-traffic streets.

1h

Islands Brygge Havnebad — picnic lunch & swim option

Grab bakery spoils, spread a mat on the harbour bank or (seasonal) take a quick dip at the harbour bath. Relax and hydrate.

1h 30m

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