Attractions and Places To See around Damhussøen - Top 6

Damhussøen is a large, artificial lake and is a tranquil escape for locals who enjoy, cycle and run along the flat, 3.5 kilometre gravel path. Historically used as a reservoir for Copenhagen’s water supply, the lake is now a protected nature area particularly popular for birdwatching.

straight and wide, you can really build up speed here.

Roskildevej isn't a particularly exciting road for cycling, but it does have wide, good bike lanes separated from the main road and generally feels safe. They're usually wide enough for three bikes abreast, and there are "stops" at red lights.

Damhussøen, or Damhussøen, is located in Copenhagen between Vanløse, Rødovre, Roskildevej, and Damhusengen, extending to Jyllingevej in the north. The green space is connected to Grøndalsparken, Krogebjergparken, and Vigerslevparken. The lake covers an area of 46 hectares. The dam in the south, over which Roskildevej is carried, was built in connection with the construction of the road in 1621. The aim was to ensure a stable water level in the lake and a better water supply to Copenhagen via Grøndalsåen and Ladegårdsåen. In 1849, additional dams were built, separating the northern part of the lake, Bagsøen, from the southern part. The Harrestrup Å, which formerly ran through the lake, was diverted into a ditch with dams on each side on the eastern side of the meadow in 1938. At the same time, Bagsøen was drained, creating Damhusengen. The lake and meadow were granted park status in 1941 and have been protected since 1966. The lake is named Damhus Sø after Damhuset, which is actually named after the lake formerly known as Langvaddam or simply Dammen. The area is also known for its inn. The small local amusement park was demolished in 2016.

A cycle superhighway is a cycle path built to increase accessibility and comfort for cyclists in traffic. The goal of constructing cycle superhighways is, in particular, to create better conditions for bicycle commuters and thus make cycling a more attractive alternative to cars or public transport. The paths are designed to follow the most direct routes, primarily connecting larger urban and residential areas with hubs such as educational institutions and areas with many jobs. Cycle superhighways are marked with a sign featuring a white "C" on an orange circle or as an orange stripe along the path. The construction of cycle superhighways is financed by individual municipalities with 40% support from the State Bicycle Pool. [1] Cycle superhighways have a socio-economic return of 11%. [2] Cycle superhighways are defined by adhering to five principles: improved accessibility, accessibility, comfort, and safety for cyclists. An important part of the construction is to ensure a level surface, increase the width of the cycle path for easy overtaking, and ensure that there are as few stops as possible along the route, for example, by rerouting the cycle path around roads with multiple traffic lights. The construction of the paths is primarily done by adapting existing paths and roads, while some cycle superhighways are built from scratch.

Idyllic with a beautiful cycle path🤩

Rest stop on the cycle highway, beautiful location by the lake. Delicious ice cream.

Here you can refill your water bottles :)