With this description of the Limfjord Route you are ready to cycle round the fjord. The landscape of the Limfjord is constantly changing. In some places water and land imperceptibly become one. In other places the coastal cliffs stand sharp and sheer, rising proudly against the waves of the fjord. There is much to see along the Limfjord Route and at several points the geology of the cliffs is of particular interest. There are also plenty of opportunities along the fjord to take an enjoyable and interesting break. Alternatively you can make a detour to one of the islands that are dotted like pearls in the waters of the Limfjord. The Limfjord Route takes you through a landscape of fertile hills and fjord stretching as far as the eye can see, while in the fields animals graze in peace and tranquillity. The Limfjord Route takes you through small, charming villages but also some larger towns where you can do some sightseeing. Enjoy the smell of the fresh wind blowing over the waters of the Limfjord and also the beaches, where you might even be tempted to take a refreshing dip.
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at the Limfjord: accurate maps, reliable tour descriptions, town and regional
maps, an extensive index of accommodation possibilities, as well as a wealth
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The Limfjord country is superb for cycling and the fjord itelf is very popular
among divers, wind surfers and sailors, as well as canoeists and kayak rowers.
Bathing in the fjord is an absolute must for all visitors during the summer
months from May to August when, during the light northern nights, the Limfjord
can be seen at its most beautiful.
The total length of the route around the Limfjord, starting and finishing in
Thisted, is 610 km, not including detours and alternative routes.
Road quality and traffic
The road quality around the Limfjord is highly variable. The route alternates between asphalted roads carrying varying degrees of motor traffic and non-asphalted roads through forests and on embankments, switching again to asphalted cycle paths and, occasionally, some rather uneven gravel roads.
On the first part of the route you will be cycling mainly on roads with moderate motor traffic and also partly on non-asphalted roads on the embankment. Shortly before Aalborg the route runs for a few kilometers on a road with heavy traffic, but once in Aalborg itself the travel is not problematic.
The second part of the route runs mainly on asphalted roads. Here you will be cycling for only a few kilometers on roads with heavy traffic. In addition, this part of the route offers some good opportunities for excursions, for instance to the islands of Fur, Livø or Mors.
In comparison with the first two parts of the tour, the third part passes through the areas with most traffic. Between Humlum and Lemvig you will be travelling for about 12 km on roads with moderate to heavy motor traffic. On the road from Thyborøn to Vestervig you will hit a stretch of 13.5 km on the embankment with heavier traffic. After this the route continues on roads with light traffic until you reach the end of the route, the railway station in Thisted.
The Limfjord Route is signposted on the entire stretch around the fjord with
the number 12 (No. 12 is written in red, signifying that it is a national cycle
route).
On a large part of the fjord stretch the Limfjord Route runs on pre-existing
sections of regional, national cycle routes which have the following numbers:
1, 17, 55, 56, 23, 36, 29, 2, 20 and 32. This means that certain sections of
the Limfjord Route are signposted by other numbers as well as No.12.
The first part of the Limfjord route, the Thisted – Løgstør stretch, leads through an impressive landscape of small, idyllic villages, beautiful meadowland and forest as well as taking you along some lovely, long beaches. Of course you’ll also pass through some interesting towns such as Fjerritslev, Aalborg and Hals.
The first stretch of the cycle route round the Limfjord is very varied. You will be driving on roads with light traffic, as well as on cycle paths, which are often gravelled, passing through a unique Danish landscape. Only the short stretch of road between Gjøl and Vadum, just before reaching Aalborg, has heavy traffic. If you prefer to shorten your trip round the Limfjord we can suggest an alternative route. As early as Aggersund, before Aalborg, you can take the official route heading to Løgstør. But if you want to take in the lovely town of Aalborg with its many sights and attractions and still shorten your trip a little, this is also possible.
The second part of the tour begins in Løgstør. Here you can find the Limfjordsmuseet museum, which is definitely worth a visit. For long sections of the route on the way to Struer you will be cycling close to the fjord. Most of the time there is a splendid view over the Limfjord. The route passes through some interesting towns such as Skive, Glyngøre and Struer. The town of Viborg, which lies about 10 km off the route, is also worth a visit.
The roads are very varied – from quiet gravel roads to asphalt roads with more traffic. When passing through the towns you will be cycling on well-made cycle paths alongside the streets. There is also an alternative route in this part of the tour. This cuts down the distance by taking the ferry from Hvalpsund to Sundsøre, where it once again joins up with the official Limfjord Route no. 12. There will also be plenty of possibilities for excursions, for instance to the islands of Fur, Mors and Livø as well as to the town of Nykøbing.
The third and last section of the Limfjord Route leads back to Thisted, where this beautiful cycling trip round the Limfjord all began. This section also has many interesting sights which are well worth a visit.
From Struer you will be travelling on a road with a fair amount of traffic for 12 km until you reach Lemvig. There is also an alternative route to Lemvig which has lighter traffic. After Lemvig, cycle on to Thyborøn. Between Thyborøn (Agger Havn harbour) and Vestervig (13.5 km) you are on the highway. The remainder of the journey to Thisted is on roads carrying lighter traffic. This is your last chance to enjoy the natural beauty and striking Danish landscape of the Limfjord.