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Otta to Heidal – deep Norway
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…
Otta to Åndalsnes through Romsdal Valley
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…
Sykkylven and Stranda roundtrip
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…
The Atlantic Ocean Road in winter
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…
Oppdal to Åndalsnes
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.…
Kafé Sorgenfri, Lillehammer
Lillehammer has a good choice of places to fill up if you’re out riding your bike. If you are looking for a place where you can be sure to get enough of all kinds, try Kafé Sorgenfri. This is a café dedicated to Austrian specialities like knödel, schnitzel or appfelstrudel. They also serve salads, and…
Cross-country Norway – part I
Lillehammer knödel and mammoth ivory. Summer of 2018 brought an endless heatwave, with every weekend, starting from May calling for another ride, and one more. By the end of June I felt that I had been on every route and trail in my neighbourhood. I also often had to follow the same track back as…
Venabygdsfjellet
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…
Vino Bar, Ålesund
Has it been a long day on your bike? Get into this seaside town bar to soothe your body and mind. A day on the bike around Ålesund can be a magic experience, especially if the weather is good. But the west coast can hit you with rain, hail and strong winds. If that was…
Larsen – coffee and boutique in Hamar
Espresso with a view. If you’re in Hamar, you’ll find a place to relax with an espresso at Larsen in Strandgata. Here they are specialists in coffee, but it’s also a place where you can pick up everything from a new bike to a beanie to keep your head warm. They offer a relaxed atmosphere,…
Borgundfjorden round trip
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…
Gravel or asphalt
If you are planning a trip and you prefer asphalt, or if you’re heading for a gravel adventure, it isn’t always easy to know what you will find just from the map. On the coast, most roads are paved with asphalt, but in the inner parts of Norway many of the less trafficked roads are…
Skreiabanen – from Reinsvoll to Skreia
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…
Hamar to Lillehammer – the scenic route
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…
Ålesund to Runde with boat and bike
Shipyards, fishing and birdwatching. A bicycle route starting with a boat trip from Ålesund. From the port in Hareid it will take you through the shipyard town of Ulsteinvik and to the bird island of Runde. All on paved and mostly quiet roads, but some parts on main roads with more traffic. The route on…
Ålesund to Brattvåg and Hamnsund (roundtrip)
Discover the beautiful backroads of Ålesund. This bicycle route takes you on a roundtrip from Ålesund, and includes a passenger boat the last (or first) leg. Most roads are quiet, with some shorter exceptions. All is paved and there are no big heights to climb. The route on land is 85,5 km. Along the route…
Tindevegen and Sognefjellet
It feels like dancing on the top of the world. Climbing Tindevegen may be one of the major challenges you can do in Norway on bicycle, but you are rewarded with a magnificent scenery. The length of the ride is 75 km, with some long and steep climbs. The route takes you from sea level…
Mjølkevegen and the 1000 meter
A boat trip in Jotunheimen and a ride on a spectacular ledge. A bicycle route through the mountains including a boat ride and a spectacular descent to Øvre Årdal. Mostly gravel but with some parts on paved roads. The total length on land is 106 km. The part between Ryfoss and Beitostølen is signed “Mjølkevegen”…
Ålesund to Finnøy along Eurovelo 1
Follow the way north along the Atlantic coast. Start this bicycle route from the seaside town Ålesund, with boats and ferry to the small island Finnøy. It is part of Eurovelo 1 along the Atlantic coast, and is signed as National Route 1. Check timetables for the ferries before you start. The roads are all…
Ålesund to Geiranger through Norangdal
Bring your bike through some of Scandinavia’s most dramatic landscapes. Experience the Sunnmøre region with attractions like the Art Nouveau city of Ålesund, Hjørundfjord surrounded by its alpine peaks, the spectacular Norangdal valley and the tourist hotspot Geiranger. This cycle route takes you through some of Scandinavias most exciting landscapes. All roads are paved and…
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