Highlights Aalborg - Viborg

• 0 km: Starten

  The start

  Are you ready?

  The start of the only route heading from north to south takes place on a brand new spot in 2023 just by the Aalborg Storcenter shopping mall.

  There will be plenty of life, music and Tour de France atmosphere, so you're being prepared for a great day on the bike.

  125 beautiful kilometers awaits.

• 1 km: City Syd

  Masterstart og parade riding

  Is it possible to start with a big celebration? Yes, of course!

  The new starting area at Aalborg Storcenter shopping mall and the area of City Syd creates a unique masterstart with a short lap filled with music, cheers and great atmosphere. Now you're ready to properly start your ride.

• 13 km: Ærtebjerg

  The first climb

  It won't be long until you hit the first climb of the day.

  The climb of Ærtebjerg rises over about 1 km, but it's only an appertizer for what await a little later.

• 41 km: 1st KOM - Col de Rebild

  Climb: 1,200 meters at 6,1 %

  The absolute toughest challenge of the route.

  At 1,200 meters and an average climb of 6,1 %, this hill challenges most riders. Especially in the last 200 meters.

  After the summit, you can enjoy the feed station in the beautiful surroundings at Rebildporten.

  This is the first KOM section of the day, which means you will be timed from the bottom to the top with your time counting in the KOM classification.

• 43 km: Rebild

  Feed station 1

  The feed station in Rebild is located at Rebildporten, where everyone can take a much needed break after Alto de Rebild.

  Sit down in the grass and enjoy the atmosphere and the views. And don't forget to fuel up with the delicious drinks and snacks.

• 55 km: Monte del Arden

  Another climb

  Passing this climb gives you hope and courage for the rest of the ride.

  Once you've passed this hill, you exit the city of Arden and reach the highest point of the route.

  From here, the terrain primarily descends and gives you a feeling of freewheeling down south.

• 63 km: Vebbestrup Ice Cream

  Extra feed station

  Yes! The country's allegedly best ice cream should put a smile on your lips in Vebbestrup.

  The ice cream makers of Vebbestrup Ice Cream have opened their doors, and and a free soft-ice is waiting for you.

  This is a must stop for all participants.

• 86 km: Trinderup Gods

  Feed station 2

  The second and last feed station of the day is located at Trinderup Gods.

  Take on plenty of fuel knowing that you've still got another 40 kilometers to go to the finish.

• 128 km: Finish in Viborg

  You have reached the finish

  Congratulations, you've made it!

  The adventure ends for all road, mountain bike and gravel riders on the Parade Square in Viborg.

  There are partying everywhere in Viborg, with the city hosting its annual celebration Snapsting.

  It gives you every opportunity to pay tribute to your magnificent achievement.

• Parade riding through Viborg

  Enjoy it

  The last few kilometers are all about soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying your accomplishment.

  You have completed The Viking Gran Fondo, and now it's time to be celebrated.

  You are going to ride the red carpet through the center of one of Denmark's oldest and most charming cities, Viborg.

  Slow down and give yourself a pat on the back.

• Celebration on the Parade Square

  The party

  Now it's time to unclip and celebrate your achievement.

  This is where participants from all routes finish and meet. You can enjoy a well deserved meal and a cold drink while taking it all in.

  All of Viborg is in party-mode this weekend as the city hosts its annual celebration Snapsting.

  That gives you every opportunity to hang around, enjoy the music and atmosphere and celebrate what has hopefully been a great day in the saddle.