Cycling routes safe for families and beginners open across Copenhagen parks

Copenhagen has marked additional protected lanes inside Fælledparken and connected them to the existing Lakes Cycle Path, giving families and novice riders direct access to flat, car-free stretches that run for more than four kilometres without crossing major roads.

City health officials point to rising summer demand for outdoor activity after the long winter, with many residents seeking low-impact exercise that fits around school schedules and work hours. The new markings coincide with the annual opening of temporary bike counters at park entrances, which began recording daily use on 1 July.

Routes through named neighbourhoods

The Fælledparken loop starts at the Østerbrogade entrance and follows a 2.8-kilometre sealed path past the football pitches before rejoining the main Lakes Cycle Path at Sortedamssøen. A second option begins at the southern end of Amager Fælled near Artillerivej and runs north on a 3.5-kilometre greenway that stays inside the park boundary until it meets the harbour promenade at Islands Brygge. Both routes are separated from motor traffic by raised kerbs and are lit until 23:00.

Local cycling group Cyklistforbundet has supplied free route maps at the Fælledparken kiosk since the start of the month. The maps show elevation changes of less than five metres on either loop, making them suitable for children on balance bikes or adults returning to cycling after a break.

Usage data and next steps

Municipal traffic counts from 2025 recorded 48,000 daily bicycle passages on the Lakes Cycle Path between May and September. Rental prices at the nearby Baisikeli shop on Nørrebrogade remain at 120 kroner for a full day on a standard city bike or 180 kroner for a cargo bike with child seat. Helmets are included at no extra charge.

Parents can begin at the south gate of Fælledparken near Parken stadium, follow the new orange markings for the first 800 metres to test balance on the wide path, then continue around the lakes before returning via the same route. The city’s summer cycling workshops for beginners resume on 15 July at the same entrance, with sessions limited to 25 participants.