On Two Wheels
Explore Middelfart on two wheels along the coast of Lillebælt. The cycling routes offer quiet roads, open water, and forest. Nature, rich wildlife, and history. Routes with different levels of difficulty.
On two wheels through Middelfart municipality
Bodytext Your bike leans against the wall. You've ridden along Lillebælt, the wind coming from the west. The trail was soft with leaves through Røjleskov: you're on Bike Island. Funen has been named one of Northern Europe's best cycling destinations – and you can feel it.
Middelfart and the surrounding area has signed cycling routes that take you along the coast, through deerparks, and past manor houses. Østersøruten follows the coast, Herregårdsruten passes castles and manors, and the Porpoise Route takes you from Middelfart to Hindsgavl Deerpark and along the Lillebælt coast – with a little luck, you'll spot porpoises on your way.
Bed+Bike accommodations offers locked bike shed and tools. Bike Friends will help you fixing a flat tire, and churches along the routes have water to fill your bottle. Consider combining the trip with a whale safari on Lillebælt – the two experiences complement each other naturally.
From short coastal rides to long rides along Lillebælt. Middelfart's cycling routes take you through nature, history and hilly terrain – whether you're riding 2.5 or 100 km.
Staurby Skov offers 5.6 km of MTB trail and a skills track close to Lillebælt. The trail winds through dense forest and hilly terrain – and puts plenty of mud on the tyres.
Good advice
If you have a flat tyre or run out of water during your ride, help is at hand. You can refill your water bottle at all churches in Middelfart and find help at one of Middelfart's Bike Friends if you get a puncture. There are great opportunities for a very enjoyable cycling holiday in the Middelfart area.
Rent a bike in Middelfart and drive through nature. Follow the cycling routes along Lillebælt, past the Hindsgavl Peninsula and the old Lillebælt Bridge. Explore the town and the coast at your own pace.
Bed+Bike accommodation along the cycling routes offers locked bike storage, a pump and tools, so the ride can continue seamlessly the next morning.
Along the cycling routes by Lillebælt you'll find Bike and Hike Friends. The yellow and green signs mark places where you can refill your water bottle, use the toilet, borrow a pump or get help continuing your route.
Plan your trip around Lillebælt without a worry. Here's an overview of public toilets close to walking trails, cycling routes and other nature experiences in Middelfart and the surrounding area.
What is Bike Island?
Bike Island is the official brand for Funen as a cycling destination. The island is recognized as one of Northern Europe's best cycling destinations, thanks to its dense routes, bike-friendly accommodations, and terrain that suits all levels.
What is Bed+Bike, and where do I find it in Middelfart?
Bed+Bike is a certification for bike-friendly accommodations. They offer a locked bike shed, a drying room for clothes, and access to tools and a pump. You'll find Bed+Bike locations in and around Middelfart.
Are the cycling routes in Middelfart suitable for children and families?
Many of the routes are flat and well-signed, making them well suited for families. On several routes there's a good chance of seeing wildlife, and the shorter stretches can be adapted to fit any pace.