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„Vestvolden" rampart – Hvidovre MTB Park loop from Islev

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Mountain biking trails

Denmark

Capital Region of Denmark

Copenhagen

„Vestvolden" rampart – Hvidovre MTB Park loop from Islev

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„Vestvolden" rampart – Hvidovre MTB Park loop from Islev

01:41

32.0km

50m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 48 m for 24 m

After 31.9 km for 24 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.19 km

Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A small crossing over the historic Vestvolden ramparts, offering a clear view of the old fortification line and the grassy embankments that once formed Copenhagen’s outer defence.

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10.5 km

Everything is here: caponiers, firing positions, a military bridge (to allow troops to launch attacks against the enemy on the other side of the water...). As is often the case along the Western Front, the fortifications are open, and you can go inside. The "Vestvolden" fortress wall was built in the 19th century after the lost war against Prussia/Germany to protect the capital. At approximately 14 kilometers in length, the fortress was the largest construction project in Danish history before the construction of the Great Belt Bridge. During World War I, 50,000 soldiers served at "Vestvolden." Fortunately, the kingdom was able to stay out of the war itself. Denmark's involvement in the war consisted of trading with the warring parties, supplying horses to the Germans and ham to the British. The development of military technology rendered Vestvolden obsolete. The fortress wall was decommissioned in 1920, later designated a protected monument, and between 2006 and 2014, it was thoroughly restored through a Relandia project. Today, it is a 14-kilometer-long and 100-meter-wide recreational area that stretches through the capital region and has many interesting spots worth visiting.

Further information: vestvolden.dk

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11.8 km

Engstrup Battery in Vestvolden

Highlight • Historical Site

These "grand caponiers" were positions that were aligned to one side and were often armed with a 75 mm cannon and 2 x 8 mm automatic rifles. The flat area in front of the caponiers was intended for the formation of so-called sortie points, which were to fight the enemy from there across the water. Sounds like the formation for a suicide mission. How nice that today you can be so peaceful by the water in this place.
The door is open and the caponier has the charm of "lost places".
The "Vestvolden" fortress wall was built at the end of the 19th century after the lost war against Prussia/Germany to protect the capital. Approximately 14 km long, the fortress was the largest construction project in Danish history before the construction of the bridge over the Great Belt. In the First World War, 50,000 soldiers served on the "West Wall". Fortunately, the kingdom was able to stay out of the war itself. Denmark's participation in the war consisted of trade with the conflicting parties, i.e. horses for the Germans and ham for the English... The development of military technology made Vestvolden pointless. The rampart was decommissioned in 1920, later placed under monument protection and was properly restored between 2006 and 2014 through a Relandia project. Today, the 14 km are a great, 100 m wide recreational area that runs through the capital region and has many corners that are worth a visit. vestvolden.dk

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13.0 km

Avedøre MTB Blue Trail

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Easy begins mtb and gravel bike tracks

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13.4 km

Hvidovre MTB Park

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Fun little mtb park with lots of jumps and drops and a small pump track as well as a fresh breeze of sea water 🤣👍

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28.2 km

Battery Train Magazine, Vestvolden

Highlight • Historical Site

While you cycle through this area you are going on a journey back in time. You'll find old buildings like the Batteritogsmagasin and information about them.

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32.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

1.02 km

968 m

648 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.8 km

5.19 km

1.33 km

406 m

168 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 18 July

19°C

14°C

81 %

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„Vestvolden" rampart – Hvidovre MTB Park loop from Islev

Wooden Bridge