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Hærvejsløbet — The Viking Gran Fondo

Flensburg, Germany to Viborg, Denmark · 2026: June 27

VERDICT Viking-fueled endurance test blending history, hills, and high-quality organization.

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Historic point-to-point road epic tracing the ancient Hærvejen ridge through Jutland's ice-age formed hills, blending cultural landmarks with relentless rolling terrain.[3]

Course Profile ratings for this race. Select a point for its explanation. LOGISTICS4/5LENGTH5/5TECHNICAL3/5ELEVATION3/5CLIMATE4/5ALTITUDE2/5ADVENTURE4/5 25/35
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Course Overview

186 mi
Distance
3,300 ft
Elevation
Flensburg, Germany to Viborg, Denmark
Location
June 27, 2026
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The Course

Historic point-to-point road epic tracing the ancient Hærvejen ridge through Jutland's ice-age formed hills, blending cultural landmarks with relentless rolling terrain.

Signature challenge: Crossing the German-Danish border early, then battling cumulative elevation and wind-swept ridges to the triumphant red carpet finish in Viborg.

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Mur de Refsgårde
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Jutland Rollercoaster
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Training

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Race Logistics

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Ample parking at Flensburg start and Viborg finish; shuttle services for bike retrieval.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Held on June 27th-28th in late Danish midsummer, riders enjoy long daylight hours and mild Jutland weather ideal for extended outdoor cycling.[4]

Organizers provide bus transport from Viborg to the Flensburg starting point for the 300 km route, with all 15 distances converging at Paradepladsen.[3][4]

The 300 km Queen Stage from Flensburg, Germany, to Viborg follows the ancient Hærvejen army road used by Vikings, blending steep 10% climbs with historical sites like the Jelling Stones.[1][2][3]

As L'Etape Denmark by Tour de France road edition, it draws international riders but remains below WorldTour gran fondos in global ranking.[4]

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Sources & Citations

Research sources used to build this race profile. Always verify details with official race sources before making travel or registration decisions.

  1. Other Sources Pedalpeoplepedalpeople.cc/l-etape-denmark
  2. Other Sources Alpecincyclingwww.alpecincycling.com/en/events/events-rides-cyclosporti...
  3. Other Sources Granfondoguidewww.granfondoguide.com/Events/Index/10641/h%C3%A6rvejsl%C...
  4. Official Official Websitesites.dgi.dk/haervejsloebet-en/

Last updated September 2026