E-biking Central Forgotten Giants’ s Adventure

Giant wooden trolls are hiding outside Copenhagen. This private e-bike adventure takes you beyond the city streets to four playful sculptures by recycling artist Thomas Dambo: Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Hilltop Trine. You ride through forests, fields, parks, and cycling paths while turning the search into an open-air treasure hunt.

I like the unusual mix of art and Danish nature, and I like that guides such as Tamas, Thomas, Daniel, and Sam add local stories, road advice, humor, and photo help along the way. The main caution is distance. Although the ride is described as easy because of the electric assistance, the route can cover roughly 25 to 30 miles, or about 45 to 50 kilometers, with some gravel, dirt, hills, and city cycling.

Key points to know before you book

• Four enormous wooden sculptures: Find Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Hilltop Trine in the Greater Copenhagen area.
• A real countryside ride: The route can include forests, ponds, fields, farms, gardens, livestock, and green cycling paths.
• Electric help, not electric magic: The bikes make hills and distance easier, but you still need to pedal and handle a bicycle confidently.
• Private English-language outing: Only your group participates, with the tour returning to the starting point.
• Practical limits matter: Riders must be at least 158 centimeters tall and weigh no more than 90 kilograms.
• Weather can change the plan: Poor weather may lead to a different date or a full refund.

Why these Forgotten Giants make a fine Copenhagen side trip

Copenhagen is rightly famous for canals, palaces, museums, and polished bike lanes. But the city is only one part of the experience. This ride takes you south and west into greener areas of Zealand, where the reward is not just the sculptures but the route between them.

Thomas Dambo’s Forgotten Giants are made from local scrap wood and recycled materials. They are playful, oversized, and placed in natural settings rather than formal galleries. You may find one in a forest, another near open fields, and another at a high point with broad views. The setting is part of the artwork.

That makes the tour feel less like checking off four statues and more like following clues across the countryside. You get a reason to see parts of the Copenhagen area that are easy to miss if you stay in the historic center.

The sculptures also work well for families and adults who enjoy a little silliness. They are large enough to create excellent photos, but the fun comes from finding them in places chosen for their scenery. The artist’s use of recycled wood adds an environmental angle without turning the ride into a lecture.

From Bådehavnsgade into the open country

The tour begins at Bådehavnsgade 42P in Copenhagen at 10:00 a.m. The meeting point is near public transportation, but it is not a major sightseeing landmark. Plan your route carefully and allow extra time, since one less-positive experience involved confusion about signage and getting a taxi after returning to the area.

You receive an e-bike, helmet, and bottled water. Before setting off, your guide should explain the controls, gears, cycling rules, and route. This early briefing matters, especially if you have never used an electric bicycle. One rider with no e-bike experience found the setup easy after receiving instruction, while another advised adjusting the seat and learning the gears before leaving.

The guides are an important part of the experience. Tamas is praised for patient instruction, local recommendations, and a good sense of humor. Daniel adds playful challenges and cultural information. Thomas is described as thoughtful and helpful, while Archa and Sam handled an unexpected medical situation with care. Guide assignments can change, but the pattern is clear: the best part of the ride depends partly on having someone who watches your comfort and keeps the group moving.

The first stretch may include residential streets and ordinary city cycling. This is not a tour that teleports you straight into a forest. You need to pay attention to traffic, signals, bike etiquette, and the riders around you.

Once you leave the busier roads, the route becomes more scenic. Expect cycling trails, woodland, open fields, ponds, gardens, and farmland. You might pass cows, horses, sheep, goats, or fruit trees. A few riders enjoyed wild raspberries, strawberries, or apples along the way, and one guide arranged a stop to see sheep. These small moments are not guaranteed, but they show why the journey can be more memorable than a simple ride from statue to statue.

Meeting Sleeping Louis and Little Tilde

The first giants give the treasure hunt its shape. You are not merely told where to stand for a photo. You ride toward the sculpture, arrive in a natural setting, and get time to look at the construction, pose for pictures, and hear how Dambo uses discarded materials.

Sleeping Louis has the gentle, comic quality that makes these sculptures approachable. Little Tilde adds another large wooden character to the search. The works are built to be seen up close, so you can examine their rough recycled boards and handmade appearance rather than viewing them from behind a barrier.

Your guide can also help explain the idea behind the project. The giants encourage people to visit less-used outdoor spaces and notice materials that might otherwise be thrown away. That gives the artwork a practical message, but the sculptures remain fun first. You do not need a background in modern art to enjoy them.

The stop also gives your legs a break. With a route that may run for several hours, those pauses are useful. You can take photos, drink water, adjust your seat, and check that the e-bike assistance feels right before continuing.

Thomas on the Mountain and Hilltop Trine

The final two giants add more variety to the ride. Thomas on the Mountain and Hilltop Trine are reached through the same broader countryside setting, but each sculpture offers another reason to stop and look around.

The name Thomas on the Mountain suggests a raised location, and the route includes hills and changing surfaces. Do not assume that an e-bike removes every physical demand. Electric assistance helps with effort, but you still need to steer, balance, use the gears, and pedal for a long period.

Hilltop Trine provides another scenic setting and a final major photo stop. The combination of sculpture and view is one of the tour’s strongest features. You get the playful figure in front of you, then a wider sense of the Zealand countryside around it.

The route can include loose gravel, dirt paths, and short stretches across fields. Most of the cycling is on established bike paths according to the available details, but about 15 percent was described by one rider as rougher riding. That is an important distinction. This is not a smooth, flat city loop.

The exact distance and pace can vary. Several descriptions put the ride at about 30 miles, while another gives roughly 45 to 50 kilometers in three and a half hours, including stops. One rider felt the group moved at a brisk pace with little idle time. If you normally ride only short distances, you may find the saddle time tiring even with motor support.

How easy is the e-bike?

The tour is marketed as suitable for most experience levels, and the electric bicycles do make a major difference. Riders who were nervous about e-bikes became comfortable after a short explanation. The motor can support riders who are not especially active, particularly on hills and longer stretches.

Still, easy does not mean passive. You should be comfortable riding a bicycle before booking. You may encounter city traffic, slopes, gravel, dirt, field shortcuts, and changing bike surfaces. You also need to know how to shift gears and manage the assistance level.

Battery use can matter on a long route. One detailed account noted that headwinds or lower power settings may require more pedaling. This is normal for an e-bike, but it is worth understanding before you expect the motor to do all the work.

The minimum height is 158 centimeters, and the maximum weight is 90 kilograms. These are firm booking requirements, not minor suggestions. Service animals are allowed. One unusual account involved two shorter riders using the cargo area of a cargo bike with the guide, but you should not assume that arrangement is standard or available for every booking.

A moderate level of physical fitness is expected. You do not need to be a serious cyclist, but you should be prepared to sit on a bicycle for most of the 3.5-hour outing.

What the private format changes

Because the activity is private, only your group participates. That can make a real difference. The guide can explain a tricky section again, adjust the pace within reason, stop for a photo, or suggest a coffee break if weather turns bad.

Private touring also makes the ride more personal. Guides have shared advice about restaurants, lunch cafes, transport, and other things to do in Copenhagen. One group ended the ride with a nearby lunch suggestion, while another stopped for coffee and pastry during a thunderstorm before continuing.

There is a tradeoff. A private tour does not automatically mean a slow tour. The route still has four sculptures to reach within a limited time, and some groups moved at a good clip. Tell the guide early if you need more breaks or feel uncertain on the bike.

The return is to the original meeting point. That is convenient if you left belongings there, but Bådehavnsgade is not the most central end point for every hotel. Have your return transport in mind before you set out.

Is $199 a fair price?

At $199 per person, this is a costly half-day activity. You are paying more than you would for a basic bicycle rental or a self-guided visit to one sculpture.

The value comes from what is bundled together: e-bike use, helmet, bottled water, an English-speaking guide, route planning, four distant artworks, and a private format. Without a guide, finding all four giants while avoiding poor roads and confusing routes could take more time and preparation.

I think the price makes the most sense for a small group that wants a special outing and does not want to plan the route itself. It is also stronger value if you care about local scenery, cycling, and Thomas Dambo’s work, rather than seeing the giants as a quick photo stop.

If your main goal is a relaxed introduction to Copenhagen, this may feel expensive and physically demanding. You could spend the same money on several city activities. The tour earns its price through access to a different side of the region, not through luxury in the usual sense.

Weather, safety, and useful preparation

This experience requires good weather. If conditions are poor, you can be offered another date or a full refund. The cancellation policy allows a full refund when you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted.

Wear clothing suited to a long outdoor ride. Bring rain protection even if the forecast looks uncertain, since the tour can continue through light rain and weather may change. Comfortable clothes and shoes will matter more than dressing for a polished city excursion.

Listen closely during the safety briefing. Denmark has strong cycling habits and clear road rules, and your guide will help you understand how to ride within them. Keep both hands ready, control your speed on rough sections, and say something early if the bicycle feels poorly adjusted.

The operator takes safety seriously, but the terms also make clear that outdoor cycling carries normal risks. You accept responsibility for your actions on the ride. That is not a reason to avoid the tour, but it is a reason to book honestly according to your ability.

Who should book the Forgotten Giants ride?

I would choose this tour if you:

• Enjoy active sightseeing more than sitting on a bus.
• Want to see countryside beyond central Copenhagen.
• Like unusual public art and good photo stops.
• Are comfortable riding a bicycle for several hours.
• Appreciate a private guide who can adjust the experience for your group.
• Have a minimum height of 158 centimeters and weigh no more than 90 kilograms.

I would think twice if you dislike hills, gravel, long bike rides, or city traffic. The phrase easy e-bike ride can hide the fact that distance still matters. You should also be ready for a brisk outing rather than a slow, stop-every-five-minutes tour.

Should you book it?

Yes, if you want an active and original way to leave Copenhagen behind for a few hours. The four giants are fun, but the bigger reward is the route: forest paths, open fields, ponds, farm animals, and quieter parts of Zealand that most city tours skip.

Book it with realistic expectations. This is a long bicycle ride with electric assistance, not a motorized sightseeing trip. If you can handle the distance and meet the height and weight limits, the private format, strong guides, and unusual art make the $199 price easier to justify. If you want a gentler day, choose a shorter city activity instead.

FAQ

Where does the e-bike Forgotten Giants tour start?

It starts at Bådehavnsgade 42P, 2450 København, Denmark. The tour begins at 10:00 a.m. and returns to the same meeting point.

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Which Forgotten Giants will I see?

The route visits four sculptures: Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Hilltop Trine.

Is the tour conducted in English?

Yes. English is the offered tour language.

Are e-bikes and helmets included?

Yes. The experience includes use of an e-bike and helmet. Bottled water is also provided.

How fit do I need to be?

A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended. The route may cover about 25 to 30 miles, or approximately 45 to 50 kilometers, and can include hills, gravel, dirt paths, and city cycling.

What are the rider height and weight limits?

Riders must be at least 158 centimeters tall and weigh no more than 90 kilograms.