Norway by bike
Off the beaten track, East to Northwest. Climb mountains, cut through deep valleys and cruise along fjords to the architectural gem of Ålesund surrounded by the ocean. Following this route gives you a rich experience of some spectacular parts of Norway. To avoid the worst traffic, parts of the route is on gravel, in scenic... Continue Reading →
Off the main track in the heart of Southern Norway This route is easy accessible by train, starting and ending at the railway station in Otta. It takes you on a round along rivers with green water straight from the glaciers, across a couple of mountains, and to some well preserved areas where almost every... Continue Reading →
One valley cutting the mountains - connecting east and west. This is one of the rides between east and west of Norway where you cut through the most dramatic landscapes with the least effort. Combine this with train or why not test your skills adding a climb on the Trollstigen road. The ride described here... Continue Reading →
Industrious villages and skyscraper peaks This round takes you through the heart of the alpine Sunnmøre mountains, and it can be done as a one day trip, or if you prefer, why not stay over in Stranda or Sykkylven. As some of the route takes your through the mountains, this round is recommended during late... Continue Reading →
The Atlantic Road brings you by bridges through a weathered archipelago on the Northwest coast of Norway. It is used by locals, but much traffic is form tourists coming here to see this spectacular road on the edge of the ocean. The route is part of Eurovelo 1 and National Cycle Route no. 1. This describes a part of the route with signposts between Ålesund and Kristiansund.
Deep valleys, high mountains and misty fjords. Get a splendid impression of this Norwegian fairytale landscape, crossing from a railway station in the mountains to a station by the sea. This 276 km route is described from the ski resort Oppdal to the alpine town of Åndalsnes, and can easily be divided into several legs.... Continue Reading →
Climb into the mountains of Rondane. Use this ride to enter the landscapes around the epic mountains of Rondane. This area has been visited by artists and hikers for ages, coming here to experience the magic light around the high peaks, and the unique green colour from the characteristic reindeer lichen covering the landscape. The... Continue Reading →
A city tour around the fjord from which mediaeval Ålesund (Borgund) arose. If you’re in Ålesund this is a good way to get to know this coastal town with its surroundings. The total round is 32 km, and you need to use the passenger boat between Langevåg and the city centre of Ålesund to do... Continue Reading →
Along old railway tracks through forests and fields. Following this route along the old railway line Skreiabanen brings you through the open landscapes of the Toten region. You will be surrounded by open farmland producing vegetables and cereals, bordered by undulating hills on a distance. At the end of the line you will be welcomed... Continue Reading →
High and low along Norway’s biggest lake. This route takes you between Hamar and Lillehammer on mostly quiet roads, partly on asphalt and partly on gravel. It will take you through some of Norway’s most productive and well kept agricultural landscapes. All the way you will get continuously changing views towards Mjøsa, the biggest lake... Continue Reading →
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