Highlights Engesvang - Viborg

• 0 km: Engesvang

  The start

  Engesvang is the setting for the start of the 60 km MTB route.

  The local club Engesvang Boldklub host the start and makes sure it's a good one.

  Arrive early and enjoy a cup of coffee while pinning on your race number.

  After a small hill right from the start, you pass Bølling Lake and ride on to Kompedal and Ulvedal Plantations. Here, you can choose to go fast on the long gravel roads, or just enjoy the ride in good company.

• 34 km: Stendal

  Feed station 1 and single track

  In the middle of Stendal Plantation, there's a thrilling single track as well as a feed station waiting for you.

  Have fun on this great single trail with loads of corners and flow before arriving at another great feed station.

  This feed station is unique, because it's located in the middle of the woods.

  Here, it's also possible to properly fuel up your energy stores, which is recommended, although the finish is getting closer.

• 45 km: Dollerup Bakker

  The last challenge

  Dollerup Bakker throws the last serious challenge at you before the finish.

  Get ready to feel the legs burn on the last hills of the day. Luckily, the views are beautiful at the lake of Hald, so look up and remind yourself that Viborg is just around the corner.

  The landscape is dramatic - created by Arctic ice and meltwater during the last ice age.

• 47 km: Stanghede

  Feed station 2

  The second feed station is surrounded by nature at Stanghede after 47 km.

  You can probably start to feel your legs, but the finish is in sight.

  Enjoy a break at this feed station located in beautiful surroundings before the last kilometers towards the city of Viborg

• 60 km: Finish Viborg

  The finish

  Congratulations - you 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.