;;;baser.asp?lang=ENG [88010] |

[88020] |The Institution for Cycle Tourism has a project in progress to develop cycling-friendly destinations in Norway. [88030] |The work started in the autumn of 2003 and concludes in spring 2005. [88040] |The development of such a concept, with processes of quality control and other necessities to establish a cycling-friendly destination, will provide even better facilities for cyclists in Norway. [88050] |

[88060] |About the project [88070] |

[88080] |The project's main aim will be to prepare and test a concept for the development, organisation and promotion of the cycling facilities within a limited geographical area or destination. [88090] |It should be possible to use the concept at all destinations wishing to develop their cycling facilities. [88110] |

[88120] |The project has the following mandate: [88130] |"Develop and test a concept for cycling-friendly destinations". [88140] |In co-operation with the destinations Rauland, Smøla and Sandnes, that wish to deal in cycle tourism, the concept shall be prepared with regard to product development, adaptation, organisation and quality control of the destination, plus promotion. [88150] |An important part of the concept development will be to prepare quality controls in order to be able to call a place a cycling-friendly destination. [88160] |Evaluation of the entire project will take place following the summer season of 2004 and the first "cycling-friendly destinations" in Norway will be ready for the summer season in 2005. [88170] |

[88180] |We are working so that you as a cycling tourist can be sure that a cycling-friendly area is a safe and good place to cycle! [88190] |The first cycling-friendly destinations will be the Smøla island off Kristiansund, the mountain area of Rauland in Telemark and the town of Sandnes in Rogaland. [88210] |Rauland [88220] |Sandnes [88230] |Trysil [88240] |Hallingdal ;;;eng_nyheter.asp [88250] |News/Changes [88260] |

[88270] |Tunnel information for bikers in Norway [88280] |

[88290] |Not all tunnels in norway are allowed for biking-tourists. [88310] |Click at "Vegfagdata" and "Sykkel tunneler". [88320] |Those allowed are marked green, not allowed are marked red. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=10&KID=1 [88330] |Røros [88340] |Brief introduction [88350] |

[88360] |Start/Finish [88370] |Round trip starting at Røros [88380] |

[88390] |Distance: [88410] |

[88420] |Ascent: [88430] |310 m [88440] |

[88450] |The route: [88460] |The route runs mainly through gentle, diverse terrain, airy pine forests, mountain birch forests and barren mountain landscapes. [88470] |Little traffic. [88480] |Gravel and asphalt surfaces. [88490] |Probably an advantage if your bike has 3 or more gears. [88510] |Family routes: [88520] |With only very few exceptions, the route is easy to cycle. [88530] |

[88540] |Signposting: [88550] |The route is signposted. [88560] |

[88570] |Cycle rentals: [88580] |Røros. [88590] |

[88610] |Røros Booking, T: +47 72 41 00 00. [88620] |

[88630] |Information: [88640] |Røros Turistkontor, T: +47 72 41 11 65, F: +47 72 41 02 08, post@rorosinfo.com ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=10&KID=2 [88650] |Røros [88660] |

[88670] |Rørosvidda is a gentle, friendly region of mountain Norway, in parts a dairy farming district with deep valleys covered in birch and pine forests, but also naked, weather beaten mountains and small, picturesque villages are typical of the district. [88680] |

[88690] |The centrepiece is the mountain hamlet Røros, once the hub of copper production in the area. [88710] |The history of the district is fascinating and we would like to tell you about it. [88720] |Although mining put its mark on the region from the time the first iron ore deposits were discovered in 1644, fishing, hunting and farming have an even longer tradition. [88730] |On this particular trip you will experience every aspect of mountain Norway, from the barren, deserted and mystical terrain in Femunden to, in contrast, the lush valleys with dairy farms, livestock and busy farming community life. [88740] |The route includes a 2 hour boat trip on board Fæmund II (regular services 10 June - 20 August) Visit the charming villages and do take time to look at cultural monuments or to take off on a detour and discover you own fishing lake or other "pearls" Mother Nature has strewn over the area. [88750] |Road conditions vary greatly, you'll be cycling on asphalt and on dirt roads. [88760] |Even though the topography of the area is reasonably flat, there are parts of the route that are hilly, so a bike with gears is recommended. [88770] |

[88780] |There are alternative routes on better roads that you could choose - but then you'll miss the really stupendous scenic variations. [88790] |There is little traffic so taking children along on their own bikes shouldn't pose any problems. [88810] |NB! [88820] |The entire route is at more than 600 m above sea level so take suitable clothing with you! [88830] |Some accommodation and eateries are family farms/dairy farms so you will need to book in advance if you want to live "en familie". [88840] |Røros Reiseliv will be able to help you with this - free of charge. [88850] |

[88860] |Røros Reiseliv has published a detailed description of the route and services en route, a map and list of attractions and activities. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=10&KID=3 [88870] |Røros [88880] |Attractions and other activities [88890] |

[88910] |

[88920] |Røros Bergstad: [88930] |

[88940] |T: +47 72 41 11 65, www.rorosinfo.com [88950] |The beautiful wooden houses have put Røros on UNESCO's list of preservation worthy culture monuments. [88960] |A very special mountain hamlet. [88970] |

[88980] |Røros Church: [88990] |

[89010] |The church is built 1780-84. [89020] |A dominating building in this mountain hamlet and one of Norway's biggest churches with room for approx 1600 worshippers. [89030] |Beautifully decorated interior. [89040] |

[89050] |Rørosmuseet: [89060] |

[89070] |T: +47 72 40 61 70, www.rorosinfo.com [89080] |The museum is built up around the remains of the "smeltehuset" (smelting works). [89090] |Mining history is visualised by models, scale 1: 10. [89110] |Pressemuseet Fjell-Ljom: [89120] |

[89130] |T: +47 72 41 11 65, www.rorosinfo.com [89140] |The old newspaper house in Røros has been turned into a press museum where the old printer is still in prime condition. [89150] |

[89160] |Fæmund II: [89170] |

[89180] |T: +47 72 41 11 65, www.rorosinfo.com [89190] |Daily coastal steamer service to Femunden from the beginning of June to the beginning of October. [89210] |Dølmotunet Museum: [89220] |

[89230] |T: +47 62 49 64 23 or T. +47 62 49 65 00. [89240] |A living rural museum with animals and activities from 20 June to 6 August in Tolga centre. [89250] |

[89260] |Vingelen Kirke- og Skolemuseum: [89270] |

[89280] |T: +47 62 49 46 83, www.rorosinfo.com [89290] |Museum with artifacts illustrating the history of Vingelens church and school. [89310] |

[89320] |Skraphandlerbua: [89330] |

[89340] |T: +47 62 49 45 40. [89350] |A very special second hand shop in Vingelen with lots of "curiosities". [89360] |Careful, there are pixies and goblins in the attic! [89370] |

[89380] |OTHER ACTIVITIES [89390] |

[89410] |

[89420] |Horse riding, fishing permits/fishing gear rental, signed walk paths and description of canoe routes. [89430] |For further information: Røros Turistkontor, T: +47 72 41 11 65, post@rorosinfo.com [89440] |

[89450] |Canoe rentals, Røros Sport, T: +47 72 41 12 18. [89460] |

[89470] |Langen: [89480] |

[89490] |Fishing permits, signed walk paths and canoe rentals. [89510] |

[89520] |Tufsingdalen: [89530] |

[89540] |Fishing permits and canoe rentals. [89550] |For further information: Tufsingdal Handel, T: +47 62 49 89 44. [89560] |

[89570] |Hodalen: [89580] |

[89590] |Fishing permits. [89610] |

[89620] |Canoe rental. [89630] |For further information: J. S. Langsjøen, T: +47 62 49 60 14. [89640] |

[89650] |Vingelen: [89660] |

[89670] |Fishing permit. [89680] |For further information: Turistinformasjonen, T: +47 62 49 46 83. [89690] |

[89710] |

[89720] |Canoe rentals. [89730] |For further information: Steinar Grue, T: +47 62 49 80 48. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=10&KID=4 [89740] |Røros [89750] |Transport and Cycle rental [89760] |

[89770] |TRANSPORT [89780] |

[89790] |By air: [89810] |Røros airport, Røros Flyservice, T: +47 72 41 39 00. [89820] |

[89830] |By rail: [89840] |

[89850] |Oslo - Røros - Trondheim (Rørosbanen), T: +47 72 41 10 27, NSB`s customer telephone: +47 815 00 888, www.nsb.no [89860] |

[89870] |By bus: [89880] |

[89890] |Northbound, T: +47 62 48 88 00, southbound: T: +47 72 40 62 00. [89910] |Coastal steamer, Femunden: [89920] |

[89930] |Daily 09.00 from Synnervika arrival Jonasvollen 11.00 hrs. (from 10.06- 28.08). [89940] |

[89950] |Cycle transport: [89960] |

[89970] |Call NSB`s customer telephone T: +47 815 00 888 for further information. www. [89980] |nsb.no. [89990] |On flights from Oslo Lufthavn Gardermoen to Røros your bike goes as luggage. [90010] |On most local lines you can take your bike with you onto the train [90020] |

[90030] |CYCLE RENTAL [90040] |

[90050] |Røros: [90060] |

[90070] |Røros Sport, T: +47 72 41 12 18. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=10&KID=5 [90080] |Røros [90090] |Accommodation [90110] |"Cyclists Welcome" accommodation especially equipped with the cyclist in mind: safe cycle parking, good laundry facilities, cycle repair tool-box and tyre repair kit are all readily available. [90120] |Look for this sign on the door. [90130] |

[90140] |Røros - Langen: [90150] |Røros Booking, T: +47 72 41 00 00, post@rorosinfo.com [90160] |Quality Røros Hotel, T: +47 72 40 80 00 [90170] |Bergstadens Hotel, T: +47 72 40 60 80 [90180] |Vertshuset Røros, T: +47 72 41 24 11 [90190] |Erzscheidergården, T: +47 72 41 11 94, breakfast [90210] |Håneset Camping, T: +47 72 41 06 00, no catering. [90220] |Fjølburøsta seter, T: +47 947 39 151, meals must be ordered in advance [90230] |

[90240] |Langen - Narbuvoll: [90250] |Jonasvollen, T: +47 62 49 89 16, no catering [90260] |Larsgården, T: +47 62 49 89 38, no catering [90270] |Engåvollen, T: +47 62 49 87 67, meals must be ordered in advance [90280] |

[90290] |Narbuvoll - Hodalen: [90310] |Søndmør, T: +47 62 49 62 33, no catering [90320] |Hodalen Fjellstua, T: +47 62 49 60 72 [90330] |

[90340] |Hodalen - Vingelen: [90350] |Malmplassen Gjestegård, T: +47 62 49 45 05 [90360] |Sætersegga Camping, T: +47 62 49 47 69, no catering [90370] |Vingelsgaard Gjestgiveri, T: +47 62 49 45 43 [90380] |Vingelen Hytter, T: +47 62 49 46 83, no catering ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=1&KID=28 [90390] |The North Sea Cycle Route, Rogaland [90410] |Brief introduction [90420] |

[90430] |Start: [90440] |Flekkefjord (Vest-Agder) [90450] |

[90460] |Finish: [90470] |Haugesund (Rogaland) [90480] |

[90490] |Distance: [90510] |

[90520] |Ascent: [90530] |300 m [90540] |

[90550] |The route: [90560] |

[90570] |The route passes through several towns along the coast. [90580] |Flat terrain, few inclines except the stretch Flekkefjord - Ogna. [90590] |Little or no traffic at all. [90610] |You don't need a mountain bike. [90620] |

[90630] |Family route: [90640] |

[90650] |The trail from Ogna (20 kms north of Egersund) to Haugesund is easy to cycle and therefore suitable for reasonably fit children and adults. [90660] |

[90670] |Signposting: [90680] |

[90690] |National cycle route no 1. [90710] |

[90720] |Cycle rental: [90730] |

[90740] |Egersund, Sandnes, Stavanger and Karmøy. [90750] |

[90760] |Organised tours: [90770] |

[90780] |Scan One Tours, T: +47 51850910, F 47: + 51850915, scanone@scanone.no [90790] |

[90810] |

[90820] |North Sea Cycle Route [90830] |http://www.northsea-cycle.com [90840] |

[90850] |Sandnes Turistinformasjon, tlf: 51 97 55 55, http://www.visitsandnes.com [90860] |

[90870] |Egersund turistinformasjon, tlf: +47 51 46 82 33/+47 51 46 82 20, www.eigersund.kommune.no [90880] |

[90890] |Region Stavanger, T: +47 51 85 92 00, www.visitstavanger.com [90910] |Haugesund turistinformasjon, T: +47 52 01 08 20 www.visithaugalandet.no [90920] |

[90930] |FjordNorge, www.fjordnorway.no [90940] |

[90950] |Nordsjøvegen, www.Nordsjovegen.no www.reisemal-sydvest.no ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=1&KID=29 [90960] |The North Sea Cycle Route, Rogaland [90970] |http://www.northsea-cycle.com [90980] |Route Description and map [90990] |

[91010] |From its idyllic fjords, towering mountains, gently undulating moors to the beautiful, white sandy beaches and the pebbly ones too, to the fantastic archipelago. [91020] |The North Sea Cycleway through Rogaland is not dangerous, difficult or particularly demanding, except for the stretch from Flekkefjord to Ogna, but the scenery is impressive. [91030] |Many of Norway's best-known painters were drawn to this mystical landscape and spent their summers trying to capture the strangely beautiful quality of light one finds in seascapes. [91040] |Indeed, it was from here the Norwegian poet Arne Garborg drew inspiration to write the wonderful nature studies in his book "Haugtussa". [91050] |

[91060] |Exciting opportunities for island-hopping by bike! [91070] |Take the ferry out to one of the Ryfylke islands e.g. Kvitsøy or Finnøy. [91080] |The ferry from Mekjarvik and the trail northwards will bring you to the charming tall-ship harbour of Skudeneshavn. [91090] |

[91110] |

[91120] |Cycling along the Rogaland coast is a journey through history. [91130] |The stone fences bear witness to the back-breaking toil put into clearing the soil before it could be cultivated. [91140] |Each graveyard has a story to tell, and the many lighthouses are like monuments over a dramatic coastal culture. [91150] |

[91160] |The North Sea Cycle route through Rogaland runs through the southernmost tip of "fjord Norway" to Egersund. [91170] |From here on, you cycle along the old, abandoned west coast highway to Ogna where you meet the first of many sandy beaches, then follow the coast on the old Kongeveien, through Brusand and Vigrestad to the Old Vicarage at Hå. [91180] |The route northwards is dotted with beautiful, sandy beaches. [91190] |From Sola you have the choice of cycling inland to Sandnes and then along the Gangsfjorden to Stavanger or of following the coast through Sola to Tungenes Fyr. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=1&KID=30 [91210] |The North Sea Cycle Route, Rogaland [91220] |http://www.northsea-cycle.com [91230] |Attractions and other activities [91240] |

[91250] |For overview of the trail: www.nordsjovegen.no, www.nordsjorittet.com [91260] |

[91270] |Flekkefjord: [91280] |

[91290] |Hollenderbyen (the Dutch Town), the origin of four of the beautiful old wooden buildings can be traced back to Holland giving this part of town its name. [91310] |Sokndal: [91320] |

[91330] |Sogndalstrand an historic tall-ship port from the 18th and 19th C. Culture Hotel, fisheries museum, salmon fishing rivers, old general store, sale of handicrafts, second-hand shop etc. [91340] |Helleren in Jøssingfjord, these two wooden houses date back to the 17th and 18th C. [91350] |

[91360] |Egersund: [91370] |

[91380] |www.eigersund.kommune.no, www.reisemal-sydvest.no [91390] |

[91410] |The tourist office arranges walk-around tours. [91420] |

[91430] |The Slettebø buildings comprise an important cultural historical museum housing a handicraft and farming section, another section is dedicated to the history of the Civil Service and rural culture. [91440] |

[91450] |The Fayance Museum is also part of the Folk Museum exhibiting a comprehensive collection of the factory's production lines through its 133 years of existence. [91460] |Contact Dalene Folk Museum, T: +47 51 49 14 79 for further information. [91470] |

[91480] |Hå: [91490] |

[91510] |The chapel is open to visitors Sundays, June and July. [91520] |

[91530] |Obrestad Lighthouse is now a museum offering overnight accommodation. [91540] |Exhibition of sea rescue operations along the Jær coast. [91550] |Accommodation bookings, groups - contact Hå T: +47 51 43 61 50 [91560] |

[91570] |The Old Vicarage at Hå, built in 1787 has become a well-loved cultural monument and popular destination for Norwegian and foreign visitors alike. [91580] |In the basement of the house, the remains of an ancient Stone Age settlement (approx. 8 200 years old) are on exhibition. [91590] |Near the sand dunes there's a large coastal burial ground, a relic of populace migrations. [91610] |Contact Hå Kulturkontor, 4360 Varhaug, T: 47 51 43 61 50 or the Old Vicarage at Hå during opening hours, T: +47 51 43 39 44. [91620] |

[91630] |Sola: [91640] |

[91650] |The Rogaland Ruin Church next to Sola Church is a romantic stone church dating from about 1130 - 1140, the rebuilding and restoration work was completed in 1995. [91660] |

[91670] |Stavanger: [91680] |

[91690] |www.destinasjon-stavanger.no / [91710] |Old Stavanger is streets of 174 small wooden houses (listed) from the end of the 18th C and beginning of the 19th C. [91720] |A stroll through Old Stavanger is an enchanting experience in unique surroundings. [91730] |Some of the houses are privately owned, others are owned by the city. [91740] |

[91750] |Norsk Oljemuseum, (oil museum) Kjæringholmen, T: +47 51 93 93 00. [91760] |A vibrant museum - a blend of interaction and modern exhibition design. [91770] |Original artifacts from the oil industry giving an overview of the techniques and the dimensions of the industry and the catastrophes it has been prey to. [91780] |

[91790] |Stavanger Domkirke, T: +47 51 53 95 80. [91810] |The patron saint is St. Svithun whose arm was said to be one of the original church relics. [91820] |The Cathedral was ravaged by fire in 1272 and about 1300 a new chancel in Gothic style was built. [91830] |Stavanger Cathedral is the only church from the Middle Ages in Norway that has retained its original shape. [91840] |

[91850] |Museums: The Botanical Gardens, the Norwegian Emigrant Centre, Maritime Museum, Stavanger Museum of Archeology, Iron Age gardens, Norwegian Graphical Museum and the Norsk Telemusem. [91860] |

[91870] |Randaberg: [91880] |

[91890] |Svarthola. [91910] |

[91920] |Tungenes Fyr;: Lighthouse museum, sea farming museum, Sørreime collection and art exhibition. [91930] |Open Sundays 1200 hrs - 1700 hrs all year. [91940] |July; daily from 1200 hrs to 1600 hrs. [91950] |

[91960] |Kvitsøy: [91970] |

[91980] |Norway's smallest community, 5.7 km 2 and some 480 inhabitants. [91990] |Ydstebøhavn and Leiasundet cultural "pearls" with their beautiful, white, wooden buildings and maritime milieus. [92010] |Kvitsøy boast several well-known landmarks, with Kvitsøy Church as the most noticeable. [92020] |A beautifully decorated wooden church from 1620. [92030] |Kvitsøy lighthouse from 1853, towers 45 m above the sea. [92040] |Kvitsøy broadcasting antenna. [92050] |

[92060] |Karmøy: [92070] |

[92080] |www.karmoy.org [92090] |

[92110] |One of Norway's most well preserved townships from the 19th C when herring-fishing was at its height and formed the economic platform for what today is referred to as the "Old Town". [92120] |Practically all the original 125 houses and 100 warehouses are still there, and are opened to visitors. [92130] |Mæland Towns museum, T: +47 52 82 91 39 brings to life the history of the town with a tradesman's house, shop, coopers shop, and warehouse. [92140] |

[92150] |Rehaugene, Nedre Haug, Utvik and Grønhaug. [92160] |Archeological finds from the Bronze Age and Viking era. [92170] |Recent research suggests it is highly probable that Harald Hårfagre is buried in the Grønhaug grave. [92180] |

[92190] |Boathouses at Hop, Ferkingstad. [92210] |

[92220] |Vigsnes Grubemuseum, (mining museum) T: +47 52 84 02 10. [92230] |The copper used in the Statue of Liberty in New York came from this area. [92240] |This mining community, 3000 inhabitants, from the 19th C. [92250] |was, at that time, the biggest exporter of copper in the world. [92260] |

[92270] |Olavs Church, Avaldsnes, T: +4752857500. [92280] |Avdalsnes is considered to be the oldest kingdom in Norway as Harald Hårfagre founded his estate here after the battle of Hafrsfjord. [92290] |Olavs Church, started in 1250 and completed by Håkon Håkonsson, is the most prominent monument over Avdaldsnes' "golden age" and symbolises the final unification of Norway. [92310] |Vikinglanghuset (Viking long house) on Bukkøy, T: +47 52 85 75 00. [92320] |The fact that Avdalsnes'history goes back many thousand years to before the unification of Norway, is not widely known and will, in the years to come, be focused on and promoted. [92330] |The burial mounds from the Bronze Age and ancient stones from the Iron Age have given rise to many legends and sagas. [92340] |

[92350] |"The five naughty virgins", Norheim. [92360] |Five ancient, stone monuments under Karmsund Bridge. [92370] |

[92380] |Haugesund: [92390] |

[92410] |

[92420] |Haraldshaugen, Norway's National Monument, built in 1872 to commemorate the unification of Norway 1000 years earlier. [92430] |Krosshaugen (approx. 75 km south of Haraldshaugen) - a stone cross from the first Christian era in Norway - approx. 1000 AD. [92440] |

[92450] |Karmsund Folkemuseum, Skåregt. 142, Museums-centre, T: +47 52 72 54 64, homestead, environment, maritime, fishing, agriculture and archaeology. [92460] |

[92470] |Friluftsmuseet Dokken, Brogt. 1 D T: +47 52 72 54 64. [92480] |Open-air exhibition of living and working conditions during the great herring fishing eras of the 19th C. [92490] |

[92510] |Open all Summer. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=1&KID=31 [92520] |The North Sea Cycle Route, Rogaland [92530] |http://www.northsea-cycle.com [92540] |Transport and Cycle rental [92550] |

[92560] |TRANSPORT [92570] |

[92580] |Public transport in Rogaland: [92590] |

[92610] |

[92620] |Airlines: [92630] |

[92640] |Bergen - Egersund - Hanstholm [92650] |

[92660] |Bergen - Haugesund - Stavanger - Newcastle [92670] |

[92680] |For timetable info. [92690] |Fjord Linje AS, T: +47 815 33 500, www.fjordline.com, booking@fjordline.com [92710] |Airports: [92720] |

[92730] |Hamburg - Kristiansand - Stavanger [92740] |

[92750] |For timetable info. [92760] |Hamburg-Ekspressen, T: +47 51 67 65 00/+47 815 44 444, hamburg.ekspressen@sot.no, www.nor-way.no. [92770] |

[92780] |By rail: [92790] |

[92810] |

[92820] |International ferries: [92830] |

[92840] |Fjord Line AS, Tel: +47 815 33 500, www.fjordline.com, booking@fjordline.com [92850] |

[92860] |Color Line, tlf 810 00 811 www.colorline.com [92870] |

[92880] |Express bus: [92890] |

[92910] |

[92920] |Cycle transport: [92930] |

[92940] |You can take your bike with you on most local lines (rates vary). [92950] |If traveling on the "Jærbanen" you can usually take it onto the train with you. [92960] |Call NSB's customer telephone for further information, T: +47 815 00 888. [92970] |On domestic flights you cycle goes as ordinary luggage except on smaller aircraft. [92980] |Clarify this when booking your ticket. [92990] |Taking your bike on the bus can be a problem, call the bus company in advance. [93010] |

[93020] |Transport along the route: [93030] |

[93040] |Transport to Kvitsøy and Finnøy, www.rogtraf.no [93050] |

[93060] |Ferry Mekjarvik - Skudeneshavn, www.rogtraf.no [93070] |

[93080] |CYCLE RENTAL [93090] |

[93110] |

[93120] |Skudeneshavn turistinformasjon, T: +47 52827222 [93130] |

[93140] |Stavanger/Sandnes: [93150] |

[93160] |Sandnes: [93170] |

[93180] |Sandnes Turistinformasjon, tlf 51 97 55 55. [93190] |Vågsgt. 22, 4306 Sandnes www.regionstavanger.com [93210] |Egersund: [93220] |

[93230] |G-sport sykkel, T: +47 51495950 ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=1&KID=32 [93240] |The North Sea Cycle Route, Rogaland [93250] |http://www.northsea-cycle.com [93260] |Accommodation [93270] |

[93280] |"Cyclists Welcome" accommodation especially equipped with the cyclist in mind: safe cycle parking, good laundry facilities, cycle repair tool-box and tyre repair kit are all readily available. [93290] |Look for this sign on the door. [93310] |Åna-Sira - Egersund - Brusand: [93320] |

[93330] |SOGNDALSTRAND KULTURHOTELL, Strandgt. 20, 4380 Hauge i Dalane, tlf. 51477255, fax. 51476252, sogndalstrand@c2i.net, www.sogndalstrand-kulturhotell.no [93340] |

[93350] |BAKKAÅNO CAMPING OG GJESTEGARD, Fidje, 4380 Hauge i Dalane, tlf. 51477852, fax. 51477852, mob. 91106491, urdal@c2i.net, www.reisemål-sydvest.no [93360] |

[93370] |GRAND HOTEL, Johan Feyersgt. 3, 4379 Egersund, tlf. 51491811, fax. 51493646, booking@grand-egersund.no, www.grand-egersund.no [93380] |

[93390] |OGNA CAMPING AS, 4364 Sirevåg, tlf. 51438242, fax. 51438284, mob. 93007225, likebro@online.no, www.ognacamping.no [93410] |BRUSAND APARTMENTS, 4363 Brusand, tlf. 51798850, post@nordsjovegen.com, www.nordsjovegen.com [93420] |

[93430] |BRUSAND CAMPING, 4363 Brusand, tlf. 51439123, fax. 51439141, mob. 90991976, post@brusand-camping.no, www.brusand-camping.no [93440] |

[93450] |Brusand - Stavanger: [93460] |

[93470] |HUSET VED HAVET, Jytte Varhaug, Ægrå, 4360 Varhaug, tlf. 51430383, fax. 51431186, www.bbnorway.com [93480] |

[93490] |OBRESTAD HYTTEUTLEIE, 4365 Nærbø, [93510] |

[93520] |NÆRLAND GJESTEGÅRD, Grenseveien 12, 4365 Nærbø, tlf. 51798100, fax. 51798110, booking@gjestegarden.no, www.gjestegarden.no [93530] |

[93540] |BJØRG'S BED & BREAKFAST, Bjørg Sunde, Nordsjøvegen 1215 B, 4343 Orre. [93550] |Tlf. 51428705, mob. 95911504. www.bbnorway.com [93560] |

[93570] |JÆREN HOTELL, Solhøgda 3, 4340 Bryne, tlf. 51771100, fax. 51771200, booking@jarenhotel.no, www.jarenhotel.no [93580] |

[93590] |ØLBERG CAMPING- OG FRILUFTSOMRÅDE, Ølberg Havnevei, 4054 Tjelta, tlf. 51654375, post@jarenfri.no, www.jarenfri.no [93610] |SOLA STRAND HOTEL, Axel Lundsvei 27, 4050 Sola, tlf. 51943000, fax. 51943199, booking@sola-strandhotel.no, www.sola-strandhotel.no [93620] |

[93630] |THON HOTEL SANDNES, Roald Amundsensgt. 115, 4317 Sandnes, tlf. 51962000, fax. 51962100, sandnes@thonhotels.no, www.thonhotels.no [93640] |

[93650] |QUALITY HOTEL RESIDENCE, Vågen 33, 4306 Sandnes, tlf. 51605700, fax. 51605701, residence@quality.choicehotels.no, www.choicehotels.no [93660] |

[93670] |GAMLAVÆRKET, St. Olavsgt. 38 4306 Sandnes, tlf. 51685170, fax. 51685171, post@gamlavaerket.no, www.gamlavaerket.no [93680] |

[93690] |KRONEN GAARD HOTEL, Vatne, 4309 Sandnes, tlf. 51608300, fax. 51608301, booking@kronen-gaard.no, www.kronen-gaard.no [93710] |SKAGEN BRYGGE HOTEL, Skagenkaien 30, 4006 Stavanger, tlf. 51850000, fax. 51850001, booking@skagenbryggehotell.no, www.skagenbryggehotell.no [93720] |

[93730] |FIRST HOTEL ALSTOR, Tjensvollveien. 31, 4021 Stavanger, tlf. 52044000, fax. 52044001, alstor.stavanger@firsthotels.no, www.firsthotels.no [93740] |

[93750] |Karmøy - Haugesund: [93760] |

[93770] |REINERTSENHUSET v/Inger Throndsen, Søragadå, 4280 Skudeneshavn, tlf. 52852750, fax. 52852750, mob. 90079242, rhuset@skudeneshavn.no, www.skudeneshavn.no [93780] |

[93790] |NORNESHUSET, Nordnes 7, 4280 Skudeneshavn, tlf. 52827262, mob. 90059007, pnornes@online.no, www.norneshuset.no [93810] |BEST WESTERN HOTEL NEPTUN, Haraldsgt. 207, 5525 Haugesund, tlf. 52865900, fax. 52711600, hotel-neptun@sensewave.com.no, www.bestwestern.com/no/neptun [93820] |

[93830] |Outside North Sea Cycle Route: [93840] |

[93850] |TERJER HIDLE, 4173 Nord-Hidle, tlf. 51710392 [93860] |nordahidle@ryfylkefjord.com, www.ryfylkefjord.no [93870] |

[93880] |PREIKESTOLHYTTA, Postboks 160, 4126 Jørpeland, mob. 97165551, mob. 90215551, booking@preikestolhytta.no, www.preikestolhytta.no ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=24&KID=126 [93890] |Island hopping in Møre & Romsdal [93910] |Brief introduction [93920] |

[93930] |Start: [93940] |Molde [93950] |

[93960] |Finish: [93970] |Kristiansund [93980] |

[93990] |Distance: [94010] |

[94020] |The route: [94030] |Molde - Midsund - Harøy - Finnøy - Ona - Aukra - Hollingsholmen - Malmefjorden - Elnesvågen - Bud - Farstad - Vevang - the Atlantic Road - Kårvåg - Bremsnes - Kristiansund [94040] |

[94050] |Family route: [94060] |The trail from Molde to the islands Midsund-Finnøy-Ona-Gossen is easy to cycle and therefore suitable for reasonably fit children and adults. [94070] |

[94080] |Signposting: [94090] |The trail is not signposted. [94110] |Information: [94120] |Rent a bike: Destination Molde & Romsdal has bikes for rent. [94130] |

[94140] |Destinasjon Molde & Romsdal AS: Tel. +47 71 20 10 00, info@visitmolde.com, www.visitmolde.com [94150] |

[94160] |Møre & Romsdal: www.visitmr.com [94170] |

[94180] |Fjord Norway: www.fjordnorway.com ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=24&KID=127 [94190] |Island hopping in Møre & Romsdal [94210] |Route Description and map [94220] |

[94230] |Molde - Ona: [94240] |

[94250] |A trip along the ocean's edge by bike is quite an experience! [94260] |The trip follows the road right beside the ocean for most of the time and you will pass many charming and interesting places. [94270] |Rock carvings, caves and World War II relics can be visited en route. [94280] |There are two ferry crossings on this stretch, one of which provides a good opportunity to take a relaxing break. [94290] |You can try one of the county's specialities, "svele (special pancakes)"; on board and sit back and enjoy the crossing. [94310] |The landscape bears witness to the fact that we are now far out on the coast, the houses are built in sheltered locations for protection against wind and weather. [94320] |Most of the local inhabitants make their living from fishing or work in the shipbuilding industry. [94330] |Ona lighthouse is a well known landmark for passing ships, and Ona ceramics have become popular souvenirs. [94340] |There are several sales outlets and workshops on Ona that are worth a visit. [94350] |

[94360] |Ona - Bud: [94370] |

[94380] |On this leg you first take the ferry from Ona over to Gossa, then continue on a new ferry to Hollingsholmen and Fræna. [94390] |Fræna is the biggest agricultural municipality in Møre og Romsdal, as you will notice en route. [94410] |A trip to the limestone cave Trollkirka (the Troll Church) is recommended. [94420] |From Harøysund, just before Bud, a boat sails to the fishing village of Bjørnsund during the summer. [94430] |It has no permanent inhabitants and is now kept "alive"; by the holiday houses and school camp. [94440] |The trip continues on to the fishing community of Bud which has become a tourist attraction in itself. [94450] |Many of its inhabitants still make their living from fishing. [94460] |It has a coastal fort from World War II which can be visited, and Bud Church, a great view of the notorious Hustadvika shipping lane, and several fish restaurants, rorbu (converted fishermen's shacks) and holiday cabins - all of which makes Bud an attractive destination for many people. [94470] |

[94480] |Bud - Atlantic Road - Kristiansund: [94490] |

[94510] |Here it is best to take it easy and make lots of short stops. [94520] |The road follows the coast northwards and you cycle right beside the ocean's edge for almost the whole trip. [94530] |The trip across the Atlantic Ocean Road itself, where you cycle over eight bridges from one tiny island to another is the icing on the cake. [94540] |You can try your luck at fishing from the bridges or from down on the rocky shore. [94550] |There are several picnic areas with toilets along the way. [94560] |From the island of Geitøya a boat takes you over to Håholmen, an idyllic fishing community dating from the 18th century. [94570] |Once over on Averøy, it is possible to cycle directly to Bremsnes and catch the ferry to Kristiansund, but we recommend cycling the detours described to the islands of Langøya, Honningsøya, Kjønnøya and Ramsøya. [94580] |The view of ocean and the distinctive Hestkjæret lighthouse is simply fantastic. [94590] |A detour to idyllic Sveggsundet with its rorbu and narrow sound is no less of an attraction. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=24&KID=128 [94610] |Island hopping in Møre & Romsdal [94620] |Molde-Ona-Bud-Atlanterhavsveien [94630] |Attractions and other activities [94640] |

[94650] |Molde: [94660] |

[94670] |The Varden viewpoint 407 m above the town. [94680] |An unparalleled and magnificent view: Molde lies at the foot of the hill, facing a fjord which opens out to the famous Molde Panorama. [94690] |A panorama of 222 partly snow-covered mountain peaks! [94710] |10 minutes by car or one hour walk from center town. [94720] |Restaurant "Vardestua". [94730] |

[94740] |Amongst Norway`s largest regional museums, founded in 1912. [94750] |An open air museum, it has 40 houses which are furnished and equipped according to their respective ages. [94760] |Gathered in idyllic courtyards they show the development of the farmer`s culture from the 14th to the 20th century. [94770] |Performances by the children`s folkdance group by every cruise visit. [94780] |Guided tours during the summer season. [94790] |

[94810] |Two-third of the town was destroyed in these attacks. [94820] |A monument in commemoration of those dramatic days was unveiled in 1955. [94830] |

[94840] |Molde Cathedral: A modern cathedral, built in 1957, comprising glass paintings and arch paintings. [94850] |The old altarpiece "Resurrections" by Axel Ender is from the church which was bombed in April 1940. [94860] |

[94870] |Aker Stadium: Experience the grandest stadium in Europe! [94880] |Financed by Røkke and Gjelsten, two local financemen. [94890] |Opened April 18th 1998. [94910] |Open cafeteria on weekdays during the summer. [94920] |Guided tours possible. [94930] |

[94940] |The Fisheries museum is an unique open air museum located on the island of Hjertøya, 10 min from the center of Molde. [94950] |A small fishing village with authentic buildings, boats and fishing equipment, the museum shows local coastal culture from 1850 onwards. [94960] |Recreational area and bathing. [94970] |Boat from the marked square. [94980] |

[94990] |Midsund: [95010] |www.visit.midsund.com [95020] |

[95030] |The French Cave: 4-500 m from the Dryna ferry terminal. [95040] |The name derives from the French prisoners of war who escaped from the Germans and lived here in secrecy during the winter of 1944/45. [95050] |The grotto provides a striking view over the Atlantic and numerous islands. [95060] |

[95070] |The Bjørnerem caves: On Midøya, 200 m from the main road, RV 668. The very first people in Romsdal are thought to have lived in these caves. [95080] |Archeological remains show that the site was good for hunting and fishing. [95090] |Amongst the findings was the skeleton of a bear - hence the name Bjørnerem. [95110] |

[95120] |The millhouse at Heggedalsvika: Restored millhouse from the 1880s Well marked by the County road 202 in Sør-Heggdal at Otrøya. [95130] |

[95140] |The old frontier - Midsund: A small stone monument marking the mid-17th century between Sweden and Denmark/Norway. [95150] |Signs by the RV 668 at Midøya. [95160] |

[95170] |Finnøy - Ona - Sandøy: [95180] |

[95190] |Gossa-Aukra: [95210] |www.aukra.kommune.no [95220] |

[95230] |The war memorial collection at Gossen: A unique collection of objects, photographs and other documentation from WW II. [95240] |Models of the airport give a good picture of the situation during the war. [95250] |On the location you find walking paths taking you to the many remnants from the war. [95260] |

[95270] |Løvikremma Museum working farm: A branch of the Romsdal Museum, on the island Gossen 16 km west of Molde. [95280] |This museum shows a traditional working farm where you can relive traditional Romsdal agriculture with a range of animals. [95290] |Fit for families with children. [95310] |

[95320] |The Rokta Monument: On Rindarøya, the northernmost point of Aukra, gives a magnificent view of the islands towards the Atlantic. [95330] |From here one can see the Gallerskjærene (skerries) where the freighter "Rokta" was wrecked in a hurricane in 1938. [95340] |The monument (1991) which is in memory of the rescue operation, is by Nicolaus Widerberg. [95350] |

[95360] |Bud (Fræna): [95370] |

[95380] |Bud Church: Wooden cruciform church from 1717. [95390] |During WW II the dome was found to be in the German line of fire and was subsequently taken down. [95410] |

[95420] |The Coastal fort of Ergan: Restored German subterranean fort from WW II. [95430] |Today a museum. [95440] |Exhibition of local war memorials. [95450] |A network of underground bunkers, headquarters and soldiers' quarters. [95460] |A breathtaking view over Hustadvika, Bjørnsund and the inland towards The Atlantic Road. [95470] |

[95480] |The fishing village Bud: During the 16th century the largest trading post between Tr.heim and Bergen. [95490] |Bud is a distinctive fishing village with many attractions. [95510] |A popular outdoor pursuits centre. [95520] |

[95530] |The cave Trollkirka: 3 exciting limestone grottoes, approx. 380 m above sea level, with subterranean streams and a 14 m waterfall. [95540] |A fascinating experience! [95550] |How to get there: 20 km from Molde on road RV 64. From a marked car park about 1 hour 30 min fairly strenuous walk. [95560] |Boots and lamps are essential. [95570] |

[95580] |The Atlantic Road (Averøy): [95590] |

[95610] |

[95620] |The Bremsnes cave: is the largest in Nordmøre and runs 80 meters into the mountain. [95630] |A signed trail leading from place to place helps visitors experience the prehistoric settings and in an hour or two you can experience a number of older or more recent dwelling and gathering sites from the Stone Age. [95640] |

[95650] |The Langøysund Compromise: In 1040 King Magnus Olavson convened an assembly at Langøysund to reach agreement with the farmers along the coast. [95660] |After hard but peaceful negotiations the king and his men were forced to moderate their demands and surrender some of the rights they had been enforcing, to which they were not entitled by law. [95670] |This compromise is regarded as Norway's Magna Carta. [95680] |The "Pilespisser" (arrowheads) statue commemorates the occasion. [95690] |

[95710] |The seaward side of this 10-acre island faces directly onto the ocean and the shipping channels. [95720] |On the landward side there is a sheltered natural harbour with thirty or so buildings, several dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. [95730] |Special summer programme with boat trips and films in the "Saga Siglar" Hall. [95740] |Reached by boat from the Atlantic Road. [95750] |

[95760] |Rock Carvings at Søbstad: Probably from the late Stone Age. [95770] |They were made on a southerly, vertical cliff near the sea. [95780] |The figures resemble a dolphin, birds and hunting tools. [95790] |

[95810] |The walls of the choir are decorated with New and Old Testament scenes. [95820] |The church lies near by Kvernes Bygdemuseum ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=24&KID=129 [95830] |Island hopping in Møre & Romsdal [95840] |Molde-Ona-Bud-Atlanterhavsveien [95850] |Transport [95860] |

[95870] |By plain: [95880] |Årø Lufthavn, Molde [95890] |Kvernberget Lufthavn, Kristiansund [95910] |

[95920] |By Hurtigruten: [95930] |Daily, north- and southbounding. [95940] |For more information: www.hurtigruten.com. [95950] |

[95960] |By bus: [95970] |For more information: www.trafikanten.mr.no, [95980] |

[95990] |By train: [96010] |For more information and reservation: Tel. +47 815 00 888, www.nsb.no [96020] |

[96030] |Ferrys: [96040] |Fjord 1 MRF: www.fjord1.no. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=24&KID=130 [96050] |Island hopping in Møre & Romsdal [96060] |Molde-Ona-Bud-Atlanterhavsveien [96070] |accomodation [96080] |

[96090] |Midsund: [96110] |Midsund Kro, 6475 Midsund, Tel. 47 71 27 80 00 [96120] |

[96130] |Heggdal Fjord- og Fiskeferie, 6475 Midsund, Tel. 47 71 27 80 80, www.heggdalfiskeferie.no, post@heggdalfiskeferie.no [96140] |

[96150] |Nordbo Ferie, 6475 Midsund, Tel. 47 71 27 82 00, www.norboferie.com, asbjoern.raestad@c2i.net [96160] |

[96170] |Klauset Feriehus, 6475 Midsund, Tel. 47 71 27 80 04, k-kl@online.no [96180] |

[96190] |Sandneset Camping, 6475 Midsund, Tel. 47 71 27 91 77, sandncam@online.no [96210] |Sandøy: [96220] |

[96230] |Harøy Kro, 6487 Harøy, Tel. 47 71 27 60 18 [96240] |

[96250] |Finnøy Havstuer, 6487 Harøy, Tel. 47 71 27 60 74, www.havstuene.no, post@havstuene.no [96260] |

[96270] |Ona Havstuer, 6483 Ona, Tel. 47 71 27 71 66, www.havstuene.no, post@havstuene.no [96280] |

[96290] |Egil Myklebust, 6487 Harøy, Tel. 47 71 27 67 96 [96310] |Eldbjørg Bjørnerem, 6483 Ona, Tel. 47 71 27 71 17 [96320] |

[96330] |Lars Morsund, 6483 Ona, Tel. 47 71 27 61 04 [96340] |

[96350] |Sandøyhytter, 6484 Sandøy, Tel. 47 71 27 79 25/47 71 27 79 56 [96360] |

[96370] |Aukra: [96380] |

[96390] |Feriehus, 6480 Aukra, tlf. 41 10 39 05, home.no.net/groari, groari@statkart.no [96410] |Aukra Hotell, 6480 Aukra, Tel. 47 71 17 30 00 [96420] |

[96430] |Gossen Feriesenter, Nybø, 6480 Aukra, Tel. 47 71 17 44 28, www.gossenferiesenter.no, edvin.magne.nyboe@netcom.no [96440] |

[96450] |Sæter Feriehus, 6480 Aukra, Tel. 47 71 17 42 16 [96460] |

[96470] |Fræna: [96480] |

[96490] |Annhild Viken Sunde, Kippersundvn. 9, 6430 Bud, tlf. +47 41 56 94 07/71 26 15 51, www.rorbunett.no, annhild@rorbunett.no [96510] |Johanne og Svein Helle, Lundhaugsveien 23, 6430 Bud, tlf. +47 71 26 19 85, www.hellebryggja.net, post@hellebryggja.net [96520] |

[96530] |Havhusa i Bud, 6430 Bud, Tel. 47 71 26 11 11, www.bryggjen.no, post@bryggjen.no [96540] |

[96550] |Blåhammer Camping, 6430 Bud, Tel. 47 71 26 17 03 [96560] |

[96570] |Bud Camping, 6430 Bud, Tel. 47 71 26 10 23, www.budcamping.no, bud@pluscamp.no [96580] |

[96590] |Jon Arne Gule, 6430 Bud Tel. 47 71 26 15 87, home.online.no/~bgule, bgule@online.no [96610] |Jacob Helset, 6430 Bud, Tel. 47 71 26 18 17 [96620] |

[96630] |Ståle Vågen Rorbuferie, 6430 Bud, Tel. 47 71 26 18 94, www.rorbuferie.no, rorbu@c2i.net [96640] |

[96650] |Vikingfjord Kro & Motel, 6440 Elnesvågen, Tel. 47 71 26 73 00, vikingfjord@c2i.net [96660] |

[96670] |Hustadvika Gjestegård, Storholmen, 6444 Farstad, Tel. 47 71 26 47 00, www.hustadvika.no, post@hustadvika.no [96680] |

[96690] |Skotten Feriehus, Boks 283, 6401 Molde, Tel. 47 71 25 11 88, www.fjordholiday.com, mail@fjordholiday.com [96710] |Bjølstad Camping, 6445 Malmefjorden, Tel. 47 71 26 56 56, www.bjolstad.no, post@bjolstad.no [96720] |

[96730] |Skarstua, 6422 Molde, Tel. 47 71 26 80 90, www.skarstua.no, skarstua@online.no [96740] |

[96750] |Strømsholmen Sjøsportsenter, 6494 Vevang, Tel. 47 71 29 81 74, www.stromsholmen.no, post@stromsholmen.no [96760] |

[96770] |Lillevik Hytter, 6494 Vevang, Tel. 47 71 29 82 06, www.lillevik.no, magne@lillevik.no [96780] |

[96790] |Averøy: [96810] |Håholmen Havstuer, Kårvåg, 6530 Averøy, Tel. 47 71 51 72 50, www.haholmen.no, haholmen@haholmen.no [96820] |

[96830] |Anne Marie Kongshaug, 6530 Averøy, Tel. 47 71 51 32 39 [96840] |

[96850] |Ottar Otterlei, 6530 Averøy, Tel. 47 71 51 15 75 [96860] |

[96870] |Svavatun, 6530 Averøy, Tel. 47 71 51 12 35 [96880] |

[96890] |Løken Gård, 6530 Averøy, Tel. 47 71 51 14 99 [96910] |Leithe Gård, 6530 Averøy, Tel. 47 71 51 13 62 [96920] |

[96930] |Ellen og Einar Ramsøy, 6530 Averøy, Tel. 47 71 51 52 27 [96940] |

[96950] |Lysø Camping- og Rorbu-utleie, Lysø, 6530 Averøy, Tel. 47 71 51 21 13, http://home.net/lyso, lyso@start.no [96960] |

[96970] |Rangøy Rorbu, Kårvåg, 6530 Averøy, Tel. 47 71 51 21 18, www.rangoy-rorbu.com, inge@rangoy-rorbu.com [96980] |

[96990] |Steinar Solem, 6530 Averøy, Tel. 47 71 51 31 21 [97010] |Feskbærja, Rødsandnesset, 6530 Averøy, Tel. 47 71 51 11 60, www.feskberja.no, hallgeir.rosa@c2i.net [97020] |

[97030] |Skjerneset Bryggecamping, 6530 Averøy, Tel. 47 71 51 18 94, www.skjerneset.com, info@skjerneset.com [97040] |

[97050] |Sveggvika Feriesenter, 6530 Averøy, Tel. 47 71 51 11 13 [97060] |

[97070] |Kronborg Marina, 6530 Averøy, Tel. 47 71 51 45 50, www.kronborg-marina.no [97080] |

[97090] |Sveggen Brygge, Sveggvika, 6530 Averøy, Tel. 47 950 65 654 [97110] |Molde: [97120] |

[97130] |Comfort Hotel Nobel, Amtm.Kroghs gt. 5, 6413 Molde, Tel. 47 71 25 15 55, www.choicehotels.no, co.nobel@choice.no [97140] |

[97150] |Hotell Molde, Storgt. 19, 6413 Molde, Tel. 47 71 20 30 00, www.hotellmolde.no, post@hotellmolde.no [97160] |

[97170] |Molde Fjordstuer, Julsundv. 6, 6412 Molde, Tel. 47 71 20 10 60, www.havstuene.no, post@havstuene.no [97180] |

[97190] |Thon Hotel Moldefjord, Storgt. 8, 6413 Molde, tlf. 71 20 35 00, www.thonhotels.no, moldefjord@thonhotels.no [97210] |Rica Seilet Hotel, Gideonv. 2, 6412 Molde, Tel. 47 71 11 40 00, www.rica.no, rica.hotel.molde@rica.no [97220] |

[97230] |Quality Hotel Alexandra, Storgt. 1-7, 6413 Molde, Tel. 47 71 20 37 50, www.choicehotels.no, q.alexandra@choice.no [97240] |

[97250] |Bjølstad Camping, 6445 Malmefjorden, Tel. 47 71 26 56 56, www.bjolstad.no, post@bjolstad.no [97260] |

[97270] |Eidskrem Hytteutleie, Eidskrem, 6409 Molde, Tel. 47 71 17 21 19, www.eidskrem-hytteutleie.com, odd.rune.sporsheim@c2i.net [97280] |

[97290] |Kviltorp Camping, Fannestrandvn. 142, 6419 Molde, Tel. 47 71 21 17 42, www.kviltorpcamping.no, kviltorp.camping@molde.online.no [97310] |Skarstua, Skaret, 6422 Molde, Tel. 47 71 26 80 90, www.skarstua.no, skarstua@online.no ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=25&KID=131 [97320] |Voss-Bergen [97330] |Brief introduction [97340] |

[97350] |Start: [97360] |

[97370] |Voss (Hordaland) [97380] |Bergen (Hordaland) [97390] |

[97410] |

[97420] |Bergen (Hordaland) [97430] |Voss (Hordaland) [97440] |

[97450] |Distance: [97460] |

[97470] |118 km [97480] |

[97490] |Ascent: Voss - Bergen, via Eksingedalen: [97510] |700 m [97520] |

[97530] |The route: [97540] |

[97550] |The bike routes between Voss and Bergen are quiet, low traffic roads that ribbon through majestic mountains and clear blue waters of the fjords. [97560] |National bike route nr. 4 through Eksingedalen is unique. [97570] |Bikers travel from Voss to Evanger, at Evanger take a right and progress into Teigdalen. [97580] |There is a challengingly steep ascent up Nesheimsfjellet (transportation can be arranged from Mestad Camping). [97590] |The trip through Eksingedalen is easy for adults and children alike. [97610] |All roads are asphalted. [97620] |Avoid highway E 16 from Evanger to Dale, and from Stanghelle to Bergen. [97630] |An alternative to the bike route via Eksingedalen is the scenic road over Hamlagrø. [97640] |Bulken - Hamlagrø - Dale. [97650] |A pleasant trip with varied mountainous terrain. [97660] |

[97670] |Family routes: [97680] |

[97690] |The trails from Voss to Bergen (Stanghelle) are suitable for families. [97710] |The trail takes the cyclist in close contact with rivers, waterfalls and fjords, a great experience for both adults and children. [97720] |Overnight accomodations are available to those interested in more relaxation, fishing and swimming. [97730] |

[97740] |The bike route from Bulken - Hamlagrø - Dale is also child-friendly. [97750] |

[97760] |Osterøy tends to have more traffic. [97770] |

[97780] |Signposting: [97790] |

[97810] |

[97820] |"Cycling between Voss and Bergen" through Eksingedalen: Signposted with official bike signs from Evanger to Stanghelle route nr. [97830] |4. [97840] |

[97850] |Bulken - Hamlagrø - Dale: [97860] |Signposted with blue hiking and biking signs. [97870] |

[97880] |Indre Arna - Garnes - Osterøy Bridge: [97890] |Signposted with blue hiking and biking signs. [97910] |Cycle rental: [97920] |

[97930] |Voss: Endeve Sport, tel: +47 56 51 11 19, Voss Adventure Senter, [97940] |

[97950] |Bergen: Cycle shops [97960] |

[97970] |Organised tours: [97980] |

[97990] |Trollcycling: Norske Bygdeopplevelser, pb 373, Lillehammar, tel: +47 61 28 99 70, Fax: +47 61 26 92 50, www.trollsykling.com, info@norske-bygdeopplevelser.no [98010] |Information: [98020] |

[98030] |Osterfjord reiselivslag, www.osterfjord.net [98040] |

[98050] |Voss kommune, tourist information, tel: +47 56 51 94 00 [98060] |Vaksdal kommune, customer service, tel: +47 56 59 44 00 [98070] |Modalen kommune, customer service, tel: +47 56 59 90 00 [98080] |

[98090] |www.eksingedalen.net ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=25&KID=135 [98110] |Accommodation [98120] |

[98130] |"Cyclists Welcome" accommodation especially equipped with the cyclist in mind: safe cycle parking, good laundry facilities, cycle repair tool-box and tyre repair kit are all readily available. [98140] |Look for this sign on the door. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=26&KID=136 [98150] |Kristiansand - Hovden - Haukeli [98160] |Brief introduction [98170] |

[98180] |National cycle route no. 3: [98190] |

[98210] |Kristiansand [98220] |

[98230] |Finish: [98240] |Haukeligrend [98250] |

[98260] |Distance: [98270] |254,9 km [98280] |

[98290] |Ascent: [98310] |

[98320] |The route: [98330] |The section from Kristiansand to Bykli is relatively flat and easy to cycle. [98340] |From there you have to climb the steep hills to Bykle. [98350] |Now you will cycle in mountain terrain, 700 - 800 meters above sea level. [98360] |At Sæsvatn, the routs highest above sea level is, 917 meters. [98370] |From there you will experience the steepest and toughest hills on the route. [98380] |The difference in level is approximately 400 meters. [98390] |

[98410] |The section from Røykenes to Valle is flat and suitable for children. [98420] |The route goes along old railways, old railway tunnels, river and lakes. [98430] |Small sections are along Rv. 9. [98440] |

[98450] |Signposting: [98460] |The trail is signposted with special reddish-brown "National cycle rout no. 3"-signposts. [98470] |

[98480] |Cycle rental: [98490] |Nordbys G Cykle og Maskinforretning AS, Henrik Wergelands gate 9, 4612 Kristiansand. [98510] |Kristiansand Sykkelsenter A/S Grim Torv 3, 4616 Kristiansand. [98520] |Phone: 38 02 68 35 [98530] |Destinasjon Setesdal, Evjemoen, 4735 Evje. [98540] |Phone: 37 92 70 40 [98550] |Hegni Friluftsområde, 4755 Hovden i Setesdal. [98560] |Phone: 37 93 96 62 [98570] |

[98580] |Information: [98590] |www.sorlandet.com [98610] |www.hovden.com [98620] |www.visitsorlandet.com [98630] |www.setedal.com [98640] |www.midt-agderfriluft.no [98650] |

[98660] |You can buy guide with maps for National cycle route no. 3 by contacting Midt-Agder Friluftsråd, www.midt-agderfriluft.no. [98670] |Phone: 38 07 51 73. [98680] |Price for the guide is 50 NOK. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=26&KID=137 [98690] |Kristiansand - Hovden - Haukeli [98710] |

[98720] |Link to PDF-document with map ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=26&KID=138 [98730] |Kristiansand - Hovden - Haukeli [98740] |Attractions and other activities [98750] |

[98760] |This is what you can experience along National cycle route no. 3: [98770] |

[98780] |All numbers here are coordinated with the map you will find in the pdf-document with map. [98790] |

[98810] |1) STATSARKIVET During the Second World War this was the Gestapoos centre for the Kristiansand area, but it is now a [98820] |foundation working for peace and against oppression, racism and violence. [98830] |

[98840] |2) DUEKNIBEN [98850] |Detour up to the citys best viewpoint, almost 100 metres above sea level. [98860] |

[98870] |3) RAVNEDALEN [98880] |Beautiful natural park. [98890] |Established in the 1860s [98910] |4) KROSSEN [98920] |Cycle Route no. 1 and 3 take different directions. [98930] |Cycle Route No. 1 follows the old highway to the West of Norway, while Cycle Route no. 2 continues along Setesdalsveien. [98940] |

[98950] |5) MOSBY [98960] |Inland port in the 19th century we you can see the [98970] |remains of steamship jetties and quays. [98980] |6) MANOR HOUSE from 1846. [98990] |You will find arts & crafts artists and a restaurant here. [99010] |The section Vennesla - Røyknes [99020] |

[99030] |1) VENNESLA CHURCH Dates from 1830 and is situated north of the centre. [99040] |

[99050] |2) BOMMEN FLØTNINGSMUSEUM (Log driving museum) The house dates from the 17th century. [99060] |From here the logs that were driven down the river were gathered and sorted. [99070] |Exciting nature and cultural path. [99080] |

[99090] |3) STEINFOSS POWER STATION [99110] |

[99120] |4) SETESDALSBANEN railway was in operation from 1896-1962, but is now a museum railway. [99130] |

[99140] |5) LOG FLUME [99150] |

[99160] |Approx. 5 km - the longest in the country. [99170] |

[99180] |6) KRINGSJÅ [99190] |

[99210] |In operation from 1900 to the end of the 1950s [99220] |At that time there were approx. 65 inhabitants. [99230] |

[99240] |7) SKISLAND Ski tracks and walking paths. [99250] |

[99260] |8) RØYKNES [99270] |Special village, which owes its existence to the Setesdalsbanen railway and Nomeland power station. [99280] |

[99290] |9) NOMELAND POWER STATION [99310] |Today, old and new technology stand side by side in the old station hall. [99320] |

[99330] |The section Røyknes - Kiledalen [99340] |

[99350] |1) IVELAND POWER STATION [99360] |

[99370] |Built in 1949. [99380] |

[99390] |2) LOG DRIVING WALL [99410] |

[99420] |3) HOMEVASSEVJA [99430] |The railway lineman used to live here, but it is now an artists house. [99440] |

[99450] |4) GÅSEFLÅDEMNINGEN (DAM) With a log flume from 1949. [99460] |

[99470] |5) RUINS Of summer barn and mill. [99480] |Old road. [99490] |

[99510] |Exciting cultural monuments. [99520] |Camping facilities with bivouacs, barbecue area and toilet. [99530] |

[99540] |7) SAUGA (Suget) Before the dam was built, the water was sucked out of the fjord with enormous force. [99550] |A large stone jetty controlled the logs here. [99560] |

[99570] |8) K I L E [99580] |Use to be an important crossroads. [99590] |

[99610] |Source of energy to the water sawmill. [99620] |

[99630] |Kiledalen - Hornnes [99640] |1) KILEDALEN VENTEBUA (waiting room), which stood in Kiledalen and has been renovated and returned to its original site. [99650] |2) STONE ARCH BRIDGE [99660] |From approx. 1840, protected. [99670] |3) FJELLMANNSVEGEN [99680] |1000-year old foot and bridle path that the mountain people from Setesdalen used when travelling to the coast with their wares. [99690] |4) SKRUBBEHOLA [99710] |5) GO-KART TRACK [99720] |Great fun for adults and children. [99730] |6) SETESDAL MINERALPARK [99740] |Large park with sculptures, buildings and different types of rocks. [99750] |1100 m 2 exhibition hall inside the mountain with minerals and rocks. [99760] |7) HORNNES CHURCH [99770] |Octangular church from 1828 with an old christening font and pulpit. [99780] |The oldest church on this site was mentioned in the popeÕs accounts in Rome as early as 1327. [99790] |Here it was called Ornes i Odradalen provinces. [99810] |

[99820] |The section Hornnes - Evje - Byglandsfjord - Bø [99830] |1) FENNEFOSS MUSEUM [99840] |Local museum and mineral collection with library and history of local mine. [99850] |2) VERKSMOEN [99860] |Remains of the largest burial site in Setesdalen dating from circa 200 - 800 AD. [99870] |Huge slagheap from the melting furnaces of Evje Nickle Works, which was closed in 1946. [99880] |3) EVJEMOEN [99890] |Recently closed military camp [99910] |Cross church, sanctified in 1891. [99920] |The first church on this site is mentioned in the papal accounts as early as 1327. [99930] |5) SETESDAL SETTEFISK AS [99940] |Has worked on saving "blega", a species of salmonid peculiar to Byglandsfjorden. [99950] |There is an exhibition room open to the public. [99960] |6) SYRTVEITFOSSEN [99970] |Setesdal Rafting Centre. [99980] |Cycle hire [99990] |7) DAMMEN [100010] |8) ÅRDALSKNAPEN [100020] |752 metres above sea level - signposted track from Neset Camping. [100030] |Approx. 2 hours to reach the top. [100040] |

[100050] |The section Bø - Frøyrak - Nånes [100060] |1) TJOVEHEDDEREN [100070] |You will find Tjovehedderen (a small detour) on the east side of Byglandsfjorden. [100080] |Thieves and robbers used to hide in this cavern, which has a 15 m wide and 12 m high opening. [100090] |Signposted path. [100110] |Nånes - Storstraumen - Åraksbø [100120] |1) VIEW FROM NÅNES over the fjord towards Lauvdal. [100130] |Lauvdal is situated in a sheltered spot and it is claimed that spring in Setesdal comes here first. [100140] |2) RYSEFOSSEN waterfall [100150] |Closed copper mine at the top [100160] |3) BYGLAND [100170] |View towards the municipal centre of Bygland, on the east side of the fjord [100180] |4) STORSTRAUMEN [100190] |Channelled in 1869 and now has a newly restored lock. [100210] |The main church at Sandnes had stood for several hundred years up to 1935. [100220] |It was then decided that it should be moved to raksb¿ where the majority of the population in the parish lived. [100230] |However, the people of Sandnes were used to hearing the church bells ring for church services and funerals. [100240] |They took the matter in their own hands and built a chapel that was sanctified in 1949. [100250] |

[100260] |The section Åraksbø - Sordal [100270] |1) SANDNES CHURCH [100280] |2) STORSTOGA [100290] |Old 17th century writing office. [100310] |Traditional and modern knitwear. [100320] |4)REIÅRSFOSSEN [100330] |300 m high waterfall. [100340] |5) AUSTAD CHURCH [100350] |Mentioned in the papal books all the way back in 1327. [100360] |6) PLACE OF EXECUTION [100370] |The last execution in Setesdal took place at Sordal when the unfortunate sole was beheaded. [100380] |7) SACRIFICIAL SITE [100390] |In older times there was a sacrificial site at the old pines in Sordal. [100410] |Section Sordal - Rysstad [100420] |1) HYLESTAD CHURCH [100430] |2) SYVLIBUI silversmith shop [100440] |3) RYSSTAD WALKING PARK [100450] |Signposted walking path [100460] |4) SETESDAL MUSEUM [100470] |Costume exhibition and exhibition about the development of hydroelectric power in Setesdal. [100480] |

[100490] |The section Rysstad - Valle [100510] |At the junction by the school the road goes to Lysefjord (75 km) and Stavanger (160 km). [100520] |Cycle route no. 2 from Telemark Canal-Setesdal-Lysebotn-Stavanger. [100530] |For active cyclists we recommend a detour to Brokke Ð 10% gradient. [100540] |From here there is magnificent view over Rysstad. [100550] |2) SYLVARTUN CULTURAL CENTRE [100560] |There is a shop here that sells hand-made silver jewelry. [100570] |There are also exhibitions - among other things, Sylvartun has an impressive collection of Norwegian "harding" fiddles from legendary Norwegian fiddlers. [100580] |Sales exhibition of Olav Bjørgum. [100590] |Large picnic area down towards the River Otra. [100610] |Approx. 800 m north of Sylvartun you come to Marhyl. [100620] |Public bathing area with smooth rocks, sandy beaches and toilet facilities. [100630] |4) HALLANDSFOSSEN waterfall [100640] |You get a good view of the waterfall from Halland bridge. [100650] |There are large potholes southeast of the bridge. [100660] |5) TVEITETUNET At Halland Bridge the local road goes eastwards to Tveitetunet. [100670] |The Valle Exhibition is arranged here in the summer. [100680] |This is a sales exhibition with local art and crafts. [100690] |View over Valle from Brottveit. [100710] |The cycle route swings into the old road passed the mills beside the River Gryte and continues passed the school area towards the centre. [100720] |

[100730] |The section Valle - Optestøyl [100740] |1) EINANG [100750] |Characteristic mountain, close to the highway. [100760] |In Valle everything north of Einang is called "oveinang". [100770] |2) RYGNESTADTUNET Is a branch of the Setesdal [100780] |Museum. [100790] |It is an original group of buildings from the 16th century. [100810] |We recommend a detour to Rygnestadtunet, 2 km from Flateland. [100820] |3) SUSPENSION BRIDGE at Lunden. [100830] |Suspension bridge over the River Otra. [100840] |4) BATHING [100850] |Along the entire section there are good bathing opportunities. [100860] |5) MILL [100870] |Take special notice of the mill dating from approx. 1630 just before Trydal. [100880] |

[100890] |Optestøyl - Hoslemo [100910] |The oldest church in Setesdal. [100920] |The alter dates from 1619. [100930] |The church interior has traditional Norwegian rose painting. [100940] |2) EXHIBITIONS AT LISLETOG AND LUSEKOFTESENTERET [100950] |Collection of old buildings, sale and exhibition of traditional Setesdal knitwear. [100960] |3) HULDERHEIMEN [100970] |Collection of old buildings with furniture and fittings. [100980] |4) BYKLE TOWN HALL [100990] |Collection of paintings by Reidar Fritzvold with motives from Bykle. [101010] |Old road through Bykle dating from the Middle Ages. [101020] |Cleared between Lislestog and Byklestøylane. [101030] |

[101040] |The section Hoslemo - Hovden [101050] |1) VATNESDALSDAMMEN [101060] |One of the largest filling dams in northern Europe. [101070] |2) GOLF COURSE [101080] |Challenging 9-hole mountain course. [101090] |3) HOVDEN SKYTESENTER [101110] |Courses available. [101120] |4) HEGNI RECREATION AREA [101130] |Boat and canoe hire. [101140] |Signposted walks. [101150] |Bathing areas and playgrounds. [101160] |5) HOVDEN JERNVINNEMUSEUM [101170] |You can see here how the Vikings extracted iron from the marsh ore. [101180] |

[101190] |The section Hovden - Sæsvatn [101210] |Goes to the top of Nos, almost 1200 m above sea level. [101220] |Magnificent view and a fine starting point for a mountain walk. [101230] |2) HOVDEN BADELAND [101240] |Tropical water temperatures, slides, Jacuzzi, pool and sauna. [101250] |Just the thing for stiff and tender thighs and leg muscles! [101260] |3) LISLEVATN NATURE RESERVE nature conservation area and vidmyr nature reserve. [101270] |Important wetland areas with typical bird and animal life. [101280] |Total of approx. 70 km 2. Close to Highway 9 north of Hovden. [101290] |

[101310] |Here you will find descriptions of other things you should experience. [101320] |These are for example: Salmon fishing in Otra, the steamboat D/S Bjoren, Byglandsfjorden, silversmith tradition, hydro-electric power, Byklestigen and rambling possibilities in Setedal Vesthei og Ryfyklkehiane. [101330] |Contact Midt-Agder Friluftsråd: www.midt-agderfriluft.no/Phone: 38 07 51 73. [101340] |The guide costs 50 NOK. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=26&KID=140 [101350] |Kristiansand - Hovden - Haukeli [101360] |Accommodation [101370] |

[101380] |"Cyclists Welcome" accommodation especially equipped with the cyclist in mind: safe cycle parking, good laundry facilities, cycle repair tool-box and tyre repair kit are all readily available. [101390] |Look for this sign on the door. [101410] |Overnight accomodation along National cycle route no. 3: [101420] |

[101430] |Vennesla Hotell. [101440] |Phone 38 15 30 30. [101450] |

[101460] |Kilefjorden camping. [101470] |Phone 37 93 32 85. [101480] |

[101490] |Hornnes camping. [101510] |

[101520] |Setedal raftingsenter/vandrehjem. [101530] |Phone 37 93 11 77. [101540] |

[101550] |Hornnes gjestgiveri. [101560] |Phone 37 93 07 24. [101570] |

[101580] |Odden camping. [101590] |Phone 37 93 06 03. [101610] |Evje camping og hytter. [101620] |Phone 37 93 32 34. [101630] |

[101640] |Grenaderen motel. [101650] |Phone 37 93 04 00. [101660] |

[101670] |Evjetun. [101680] |Phone 37 93 01 63. [101690] |

[101710] |Phone 37 93 42 52. [101720] |

[101730] |Best Western Revsnes Hotell. [101740] |Phone 37 93 43 00. [101750] |

[101760] |Neset Camping. [101770] |Phone 37 93 40 50. [101780] |Bygland Fjordhytter. [101790] |Phone 37 93 53 87. [101810] |Bygland Fjordhotell. [101820] |Phone 37 93 52 03. [101830] |

[101840] |Ose Turistheim. [101850] |Phone 37 93 40 95. [101860] |

[101870] |Storstoga Kro. [101880] |Phone 37 93 56 51. [101890] |

[101910] |Phone 37 93 58 74. [101920] |

[101930] |Rysstad Feriesenter camping site, camping cabins, apartments, café og silversmith shop. [101940] |Phone 37 93 61 30. [101950] |

[101960] |Tveiten camping with camping cabins. [101970] |Phone 37 93 74 78. [101980] |

[101990] |Steinsland family camping site with camping cabins. [102010] |

[102020] |Valle motel with café, camping site, cabins and apartments. [102030] |Phone 37 93 77 00. [102040] |

[102050] |Flateland camping site with camping cabins. [102060] |Phone 37 93 68 37. [102070] |

[102080] |Lunde camping site with camping cabins. [102090] |Phone 37 93 68 49. [102110] |Bykle Gjestegård. [102120] |Phone 37 93 98 60. [102130] |

[102140] |Byklestøylane. [102150] |Phone 37 93 99 11. [102160] |

[102170] |Hovdestøylen Hotell & Hyttetun. [102180] |Phone 37 93 95 52. [102190] |

[102210] |Phone 37 93 95 27. [102220] |

[102230] |Norda Feriehus & Hytteformidling. [102240] |Phone 37 93 99 99. [102250] |

[102260] |Hovden Hytteformidling. [102270] |Phone 37 93 97 29. [102280] |

[102290] |Hovdehytta Resort. [102310] |

[102320] |Quality Hovden Høyfjellshotell. [102330] |Phone 37 93 96 00. [102340] |

[102350] |Hovden Høyfjellssenter. [102360] |Phone 37 93 95 01. [102370] |

[102380] |Hovden Alpin Appartements. [102390] |Phone 37 93 95 50. [102410] |Hovden Fjellstoge & Vandrehjem. [102420] |Phone 37 93 95 43. [102430] |

[102440] |Hovden Appartements. [102450] |Phone 37 93 96 00. [102460] |

[102470] |Centrum Cafeteria & Motell. [102480] |Phone 35 07 02 14. [102490] |

[102510] |Phone 35 07 01 16. [102520] |Edland Camping. [102530] |Phone 35 07 02 08. [102540] |

[102550] |Velemoen Camping. [102560] |Phone 35 07 01 09. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=29&KID=151 [102570] |Sunnhordland [102580] |Brief introduction [102590] |

[102610] |

[102620] |Round trip starting at Rosendal. [102630] |

[102640] |Distance: [102650] |

[102660] |77 km [102670] |

[102680] |The route: [102690] |

[102710] |

[102720] |Family routes: [102730] |

[102740] |With only very few exceptions, the route is easy to cycle. [102750] |The route is not suitable for small children on their own bikes. [102760] |

[102770] |Signposting: [102780] |

[102790] |The route is not signposted. [102810] |Cycle rentals: [102820] |

[102830] |Rosendal Sport, T +47 53 48 11 05 [102840] |

[102850] |Skånevik fjordhotell, T. +47 53 77 07 00 [102860] |

[102870] |Intersport Bekkjarvik, tlf. 56 18 08 56 [102880] |

[102890] |Intersport Bremnes/Svortland tlf. 53 42 12 80 [102910] |Langevåg Bygdatun, tlf. 53 42 18 75/ 99 42 81 82 [102920] |

[102930] |Information: [102940] |

[102950] |Folgefonn Information Center, Rosendal [102960] |Tlf: +47 53 48 42 80 turistinfo@kvinnherad.kommune.no [102970] |

;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=29&KID=153 [102980] |Sunnhordland [102990] |Attractions and other activities [103010] |ATTRACTIONS [103020] |

[103030] |OTHER ACTIVITIES ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=29&KID=154 [103040] |Sunnhordland [103050] |Transport and Cycle rental [103060] |

[103070] |TRANSPORT [103080] |

[103090] |International ferries: [103110] |Color Line operates Hirtshals-Stavanger-Bergen, Hirtshals-Kristiansand, Hirtshals-Oslo, Kiel-Oslo, Larvik-Fredrikshavn and Sandefjord-Strömstad. [103120] |Web: www.colorline.no [103130] |

[103140] |DFDS Seaways operates København-Oslo og Bergen-Haugesund-Stavanger- Newcastle. [103150] |Web: www.dfds.no [103160] |

[103170] |Fjord Line operates Bergen - Egersund - Haugesund - Hanstholm. [103180] |Web: www.fjordline.no [103190] |

;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=29&KID=155 [103210] |Sunnhordland [103220] |Accommodation [103230] |

[103240] |"Cyclists Welcome" accommodation especially equipped with the cyclist in mind: safe cycle parking, good laundry facilities, cycle repair tool-box and tyre repair kit are all readily available. [103250] |Look for this sign on the door. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=2&KID=33 [103260] |The Telemark canal [103270] |Brief introduction [103280] |

[103290] |Start: [103310] |Ulefoss [103320] |

[103330] |Finish: [103340] |

[103350] |Dalen [103360] |

[103370] |Distance: [103380] |

[103390] |115 km [103410] |Ascent: [103420] |

[103430] |ca 300 m [103440] |

[103450] |The route: [103460] |

[103470] |There is very little or no traffic at all on the roads and lanes that comprise the Telemark route, although some stretches are hilly and others even steep. [103480] |

[103490] |Family route: [103510] |There are long, tough hills to climb but also flat stretches, the youngest children will probably need a helping hand some of the way. [103520] |There are easier routes to choose from along the canal. [103530] |

[103540] |Signposting: [103550] |

[103560] |Signposted with special signposts except between Skien and Ulefoss, where there are no signposts. [103570] |

[103580] |Cycle rental: [103590] |

[103610] |

[103620] |Organized tours: [103630] |

[103640] |Telemarkreiser AL, Postboks 3133, 3707 Skien, T: +47 35 90 00 20, [103650] |F: +47 35 90 00 21, info@telemarkreiser.no www.visittelemark.com [103660] |

[103670] |Information: [103680] |

[103690] |Telemarkreiser AL, T: +47 35 90 00 20, F: +47 35 90 00 21, info@telemarkreiser.no, www.visittelemark.com ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=2&KID=34 [103710] |Route Description and map [103720] |

[103730] |Because of its diversity the county of Telemark has a whole network of fascinating cycling routes to tempt the cyclist. [103740] |One of the most popular and characteristic routes runs along one of Norway's most fascinating tourist attractions, the Telemark Canal. [103750] |It starts at the beautiful archipelago and takes you up into the fantastic Norwegian mountain wonderland. [103760] |There are 18 steps in all, through 8 locks lifting the boats up to 72 metre above sea level and more than 100 km into the heart of Telemark. [103770] |The canal route combines cycling with tranquil boat-trips. [103780] |The route follows the canal more or less the whole way and offers a multitude of scenic and cultural variations. [103790] |The route is hilly and, in places, steep, well signposted and with little or no traffic. [103810] |Most cyclists choose to board one of the nostalgic canal boats "Victoria" or "Henrik Ibsen" at Ulefoss and get off again at Dalen. [103820] |En route you pass the locks at Ulefoss, Eidsfoss, Vrangfoss, Lunde, Kjeldal and Hogga. [103830] |Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on beautiful lakes, through locks and narrow canals. [103840] |The trip from Ulefoss to Dalen takes about 8 hrs. [103850] |In Dalen, you can stay the night at the impressive Dalen Hotell, built in 1894 - we guarantee you a unique experience. [103860] |Dalen Hotel received Europa Nostra`s highest award in 2000 for restoration and preservation. [103870] |

[103880] |From Dalen the route follows quiet roads south through a dramatic, vibrant landscape. [103890] |Vrådal is well worth a stopover and from here the road to Kviteseid starts with a long, steep climb before the downward stretch through breathtaking hairpin bends. [103910] |We recommend you stay the night or at least stop for a while at Kilen Feriesenter. [103920] |There's a beautiful sandy beach here and lots of activities for you to enjoy. [103930] |A stop at the locks at Lunde and the cosy lock-café where you can watch how the locks work is a "must". [103940] |The stretch of road from Vrangfoss to Ulefoss is quiet with little traffic and leads to Ulefos Manor. [103950] |The route can be cycled in both directions. [103960] |Remember to buy provisions before you set out on your daily cycle ride. [103970] |Food Packages can be bought at all hotels. [103980] |Refreshment facilities are limited along the Canal, especially on the stretch from Dalen to Vrådal. [103990] |Lunde Taxi offers baggage, person and cycle transport. [104010] |If you organize the trip yourselves, take into consideration that capacity onboard the canal boats as well as accommodation are limited. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=2&KID=35 [104020] |The Telemark canal [104030] |Attractions and other activities [104040] |

[104050] |ATTRACTIONS [104060] |

[104070] |Skien: [104080] |

[104090] |Telemark Museum og Brekkeparken, T: +47 35 54 45 00, a collection of old houses from most districts in Telemark, exhibitions in the original manor and, in the more modern museum building, impressive collections and exhibitions. [104110] |

[104120] |Lekeland Family Park, T: +47 35 52 92 93 a paradise play park for children up to 12 years of age. [104130] |Situated close to Stevneplassen, approx. 10 min. cycle ride from the canal quay. [104140] |www.lekeland-skien.no [104150] |

[104160] |Skien Fritidspark, T: +47 35 50 48 70, an extensive recreation area near Skienshallen with sports arenas, riding centre, playgrounds, mini golf etc. [104170] |

[104180] |Ulefoss: [104190] |

[104210] |Daily guided tours illustrating manor life anno 1814. [104220] |Museum of antique modes of transport and art exhibitions. [104230] |

[104240] |Øvre Verket,, T: +47 35 94 57 79, a collection of old, workers dwellings now home of exhibitions, workshops and bakery. [104250] |One of the old houses is authentically furnished the way it used to be. [104260] |

[104270] |Vrangfoss Locks is the biggest set of locks on the Telemark Canal with 5 locks and a 23 m lift. [104280] |Beautiful park area with Swiss-styled houses, refreshments. [104290] |

[104310] |

[104320] |Kviteseid: [104330] |

[104340] |Kviteseid Bygdetun, a collection of 12 old houses and of rural environments and a sculpture house. [104350] |Kviteseid Old Church, a stone church from the 12th C stands next to the houses. [104360] |For further information T: +47 35 05 63 70, F: +47 35 05 63 75, vts@telnett.no [104370] |

[104380] |Vrådal: [104390] |

[104410] |For further information, T: +47 35 06 90 00 00, straand@choice.no [104420] |

[104430] |Vrådal Slusemuseum (lock museum) newly opened, next to the Småstraum lock. [104440] |The museum brings alive the history of the Vrådal locks and construction work done on and around lakes Nisser and Vråvatn. [104450] |For further information: T: +47 35 05 63 70, F: +47 35 05 63 75, vts@telnett.no [104460] |

[104470] |Dalen: [104480] |

[104490] |Dalen Hotell, T: +47 35 07 70 00, F: +47 35 07 70 11, dalenhaa@online.no. [104510] |

[104520] |OTHER ACTIVITIES [104530] |

[104540] |Canoe rental: [104550] |

[104560] |Dalen Turistkontor, T: +47 35 07 70 65 [104570] |

[104580] |Straand Sommerland, Vrådal, T: +47 35 06 90 00 [104590] |

[104610] |

[104620] |Telemark Kanalcamping, Lunde, tlf: 35 94 90 68 [104630] |

[104640] |Canoe rental and planning of canoeing trips on the Telemark Canal: [104650] |

[104660] |Telemark Kanalcamping, 3825 Lunde [104670] |Tlf 915 75 421 [104680] |www.kanalcamping.no [104690] |post@kanalcamping.no [104710] |Golf: [104720] |

[104730] |Norsjø Golfpark, T: +47 35 94 80 00, 18 hole course on the banks of lake Norsjö. [104740] |

[104750] |Telemark Golfpark, Skien, tel. +47 35 50 62 70. 18-hole course. [104760] |

[104770] |Moose safari: [104780] |

[104790] |Dalen Touristenbureau, T: +47 35 07 70 65. [104810] |Bever safari: [104820] |

[104830] |Bø, T: +47 35 06 04 55. [104840] |Dalen: +47 35 07 70 65 ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=2&KID=36 [104850] |The Telemark canal [104860] |Transport and Cycle rental [104870] |

[104880] |TRANSPORT [104890] |

[104910] |

[104920] |Oslo - Porsgrunn - Skien (Vestfoldbanen): [104930] |

[104940] |Stavanger - Kristiansand - Bø - Oslo (Sørlandsbanen): [104950] |

[104960] |Information: NSB Tel. 815 00 888, www.nsb.no [104970] |

[104980] |Telemark Kanalcamping, Lunde: [104990] |

[105010] |They deliver and collect from various places along the canal. [105020] |Bicycles can also be transported on the canal boats, NOK 50,- per bike. [105030] |Tlf + 47 9915 75 421 www.kanalcamping.no [105040] |

[105050] |By express buss: [105060] |

[105070] |Oslo - Skien: Grenlandsekspressen, www.nbe.no [105080] |

[105090] |Oslo - Ulefoss/Lunde: TIMEkspressen, tlf: 35 02 60 00, www.timekspressen.no [105110] |Oslo - Bø/Seljord Haukeliekspressen, www.nbe.no [105120] |

[105130] |Tønsberg-Seljord: Telemarkekspressen, tlf. 35 02 60 00, www.nbe.no [105140] |

[105150] |By air: [105160] |

[105170] |Sandefjord Lufthavn Torp: Widerøes Flyveselskap tlf: 810 01 200 Ryan Air tlf: 820 00 720 [105180] |

[105190] |By ferry: [105210] |Strømstad - Sandefjord: Color Scandi Line, www.colorline.no [105220] |

[105230] |Frederikshavn - Larvik: Color Line, www.colorline.no [105240] |

[105250] |Gøteborg-Kristiansand-Newcastle: DFDS Seaways [105260] |

[105270] |København-Helsingborg-Oslo: DFDS Seaways, [105280] |www.dfdsseaways.com [105290] |

[105310] |www.kystlink.no [105320] |

[105330] |Canaboat Skien - Ulefoss - Dalen: [105340] |

[105350] |Skien - Ulefoss - Dalen: daily from Skien 8.30 am. [105360] |NOK 50,- for transport of one bike. [105370] |Tickets and cycle transport reservatuions: Telemarkreiser AL, tlf: 35 90 00 20, fax: 35 90 00 21, info@telemarkreiser.no [105380] |

[105390] |Cycle transport by train: [105410] |For timetable and booking: tlf 815: 00 888, www.nsb.no [105420] |

[105430] |Vestfoldbanen: [105440] |Lillehammer - Oslo Lufthavn Gardermoen - Oslo S - Skoppum (Horten) - Tønsberg - Sandefjord (Torp Lufthavn) - Larvik - Porsgrunn - Skien [105450] |Max. 5 bicycles per departure. [105460] |Pre-booking not possible. [105470] |Freight price per bike NOK 262,- all over Norway. [105480] |

[105490] |Sørlandsbanen [105510] |Normally trafficked by Signatur trains that dont bring bikes. [105520] |The bike must be sent as express goods. [105530] |Price NOK 262,- per. bike. [105540] |The bike must be delivered and fetched at the express goods office at the stations. [105550] |Bikes sent Mon - Fri. can be fetched the following day. [105560] |Bikes sent Sat. / Sun. cannot be fetched until Tuesday. [105570] |For opening hours call tel. tlf 800 33 010, www.nsb.no/gods [105580] |

[105590] |CYCLE RENTAL [105610] |Vrådal: [105620] |

[105630] |Quality Straand Hotel, tlf: 35 06 90 00, fax: 35 06 90 01, straand@choice.no, www.straand.no ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=2&KID=37 [105640] |The Telemark canal [105650] |Accommodation [105660] |

[105670] |"Cyclists Welcome" accommodation especially equipped with the cyclist in mind: safe cycle parking, good laundry facilities, cycle repair tool-box and tyre repair kit are all readily available. [105680] |Look for this sign on the door. [105690] |

[105710] |

[105720] |Nye Hotell HerkulesMoflatvn. [105730] |65, 3733 Skien, tlf: 35 59 63 11, fax: 35 59 65 88 [105740] |

[105750] |Thon Hotel Høyers, Kongensgt 6, 3724 Skien, tlf: 35 90 58 00, fax: 35 90 58 05, hoyers@thonhotels.no [105760] |

[105770] |Ulefoss: [105780] |

[105790] |Lille Ulefos, postboks 37, 3830 Ulefoss, tlf: 35 94 50 02, fax: 35 94 52 02, post@lilleulefos.no [105810] |Kilen: [105820] |

[105830] |Kilen Feriesenter (camping), Kilenvn 585, 3840 Seljord, tlf: 35 05 65 87, www.kilen.as [105840] |

[105850] |Vrådal: [105860] |

[105870] |Quality Straand Hotel & Resort, 3853 Vrådal, tlf: 35 06 90 00, fax: 35 06 90 01, www.quality-straandhotel.no, straand@quality.choicehotels.no [105880] |

[105890] |Vrådal Hotel & Hyttepark, 3853 Vrådal, tlf: 35 06 93 00, fax: 35 06 93 01, www.vradal.no, vradal@vradal.no [105910] |Dalen: [105920] |

[105930] |Dalen Hotel, 3880 Dalen, tlf: 35 07 90 00, fax: 35 07 70 11, www.dalenhotel.no, dalenhaa@online.no [105940] |

[105950] |Gautefall: [105960] |

[105970] |Destinasjon Gautefall (Hotell og Appartement), Gautefallheia, 3750 Drangedal, tlf: 35 99 50 00, fax: 35 99 50 01, hotell@gautefall.com ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=3&KID=38 [105980] |Rallarvegen - The Old Navvy Road [105990] |Brief introduction [106010] |Start: [106020] |

[106030] |Haugastøl or Finse (alternatively you can start from Hallingskeid) [106040] |

[106050] |Finish: [106060] |

[106070] |Flåm or Voss [106080] |

[106090] |Distance: [106110] |Haugastøl - Flåm: 80 km, Finse - Flåm: 57 km, Haugastøl - Voss 108 km [106120] |

[106130] |Ascent: [106140] |

[106150] |1341 m [106160] |

[106170] |The route: [106180] |

[106190] |Gentle uphill climb from Haugastøl (900 m.) to Finse (1222 m.) and Fagervatn (1343 m. above sea level). [106210] |The weather at these heights can change quickly from beautiful sunshine to blustering winds and snow-storms in the middle of summer. [106220] |There can be quite a lot of snow at the start of the season, so remember to pack warm clothing: headgear, gloves and rainwear. [106230] |Tyre repair kits and a spare tyre and inner tube are "musts". [106240] |The season starts approx. 15 July and ends in the beginning of September. [106250] |

[106260] |Family routes: [106270] |

[106280] |Parts of the trail are rather rough and ready making it unsuitable for children under 12 years on their own bikes. [106290] |

[106310] |

[106320] |The trail is signposted [106330] |Some very steep stretches coming down the Flåmsdalen valley, so cycle with care. [106340] |Local traffic to and from the mountain farms and pastures. [106350] |

[106360] |Cycle rental: [106370] |

[106380] |Haugastøl, Finse, Flåm, Mjølfjell and Voss [106390] |

[106410] |

[106420] |Fjellferie AS, N- 3550 Gol, T: +4732076033, F: +4732075333, askeladden@fjellferie.no, www.fjellferie.no [106430] |

[106440] |Norske Bygdeopplevelser, pb 373 Lillehammer, Tel 47: + 61289970, Fax: +47 61269250, www.trollsykling.com, info@norske-bygdeopplevelser.no [106450] |

[106460] |Information: [106470] |

[106480] |Flåm, Geilo Turistinformasjon T: +47 32 09 59 00, F: +47 32 09 59 01, Voss Næringsforum T: +47 56 52 08 00, F: +47 56 52 08 01, Aurland og Lærdal Reiselivslag T: +47 57 63 33 13, F: +47 57 63 11 48. [106490] |For updated route information for the Rallar Trail: www.rallarmuseet.no/vegen.htm ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=3&KID=39 [106510] |Route Description and map [106520] |

[106530] |The Old Navvy Road is both an incredible scenic experience and part of Norway's national heritage. [106540] |The trail, built as a supply road during the construction of the "Bergensbanen" which opened in 1909, is built totally by hand. [106550] |From the trail you can see old stone bridges, workman's huts, snow-shelters and snow-breakers, and the old houses, homes of guards and construction engineers. [106560] |The guard's house at Fagenut (1340 m above sea level!) was in use from 1904 until 1964. [106570] |

[106580] |The breathtaking terrain varies a great deal from Arctic mountain ranges to the lush Flåmdalen (Flåm Valley). [106590] |On the stretch down to Voss through wild and rugged west coast scenery you pass old rural environments. [106610] |Remember, the landscape is vulnerable, think before you do anything that might harm it. [106620] |Take your rubbish with you and use the toilets along the Old Navvy Road, put there for your convenience. [106630] |Cabins and other privately owned properties are "off limits" - no camping etc. here, please! [106640] |For the safety of domestic animals and wild-life, dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. [106650] |

[106660] |The Old Navvy Road starts at Haugastøl with a gentle uphill-climb to Storurdi and Finse. [106670] |It carries on uphill to Fargenut and then down to Hallingskeid on stony, gravel surfaces. [106680] |From Klevagjelet to Myrdal the road is steep and can, in parts, be a little dangerous, so be careful and wheel your bike if necessary. [106690] |The road from Myrdal through Flåmsdalen to Flåm is steep and winding. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=3&KID=40 [106710] |Rallarvegen - The Old Navvy Road [106720] |Attractions and other activities [106730] |

[106740] |Flåm: [106750] |

[106760] |Flåm lies innermost in the Aurlandsfjord, a side arm of the Sognefjord, one of the world's longest (204 km) and deepest (1308 m) fjords. [106770] |With a permanent population of only 300, Flåm is a traffic hub, where the fantastic Flåm Railway connects with most trains on the Bergen Railway (Oslo-Bergen) at Myrdal station. [106780] |Regular bus and boat services provide good connections to Voss and Bergen. [106790] |The new E 16 road, the only all-year ferry-free road between Oslo and Bergen, has made Flåm easy and quick to get to by road. [106810] |Extensive programme of excursions. [106820] |For more information, www.visitflam.com [106830] |

[106840] |Haugastøl - Storurdi - Finse: [106850] |

[106860] |Several of the old guard's houses and surveyor huts along the trail including Storurdi, Kongsnut, Larsbu, Sandå and Fagernut (1310 m above sea level!) guard's houses, are now privately owned. [106870] |

[106880] |Finsefetane (Finse flats) are deposits from the glacier rivers surrounded by a swamp area with a hectic bird-life in Spring [106890] |

[106910] |

[106920] |Glacier guided tours on the Hardangerjøkulen glacier. [106930] |For further information, Finse 1222, T: +47 56 52 71 00, F: +47 56 52 67 17, sykkel@finse1222.no, www.finse1222.no [106940] |

[106950] |The Rallar Museum/Documentation Centre Bergensbanen at Finse gives an overview of the most important cultural monuments along the Old Navvy Road. [106960] |It also features an exhibition called "The Battle Against Snow" with historical devices and machines for snow clearance. [106970] |The teaching centre at Finse (Undervisningssenteret Finse) "Nature and Culture" is next door. [106980] |Rallarmuseet T: +47 56 52 69 66, F: +47 56 52 68 3, finse-rm@online.no, opening hours: 1000 - 2000 (Jan - June) and 1000 - 2200 (July - September). [106990] |

[107010] |

[107020] |Stone, arched bridge. [107030] |

[107040] |Klevagjelet - steep river banks, no protective railings. [107050] |

[107060] |Blomhellertunnelen (approx 100 m) was the longest tunnel in Norway when it opened in 1898. [107070] |

[107080] |Myrdal fjellstue - the place to buy handicrafts. [107090] |

[107110] |

[107120] |Flåmsbanemusèet Flåmsbanemuseet at Flåm railway station, T: +47 57 63 23 10, opening hours: 1200 - 1500 and 1800 - 2100. [107130] |

[107140] |Myrdal - Voss: [107150] |

[107160] |Skiple cemetery is a monument over 7 rallers (navvies) who helped build Bergensbanen. [107170] |

[107180] |Ygre railway station with an impeccable station building from 1883. [107190] |

[107210] |

[107220] |In this rural hamlet (6000 inhabitants) you will find most of the conveniences you need, shops, banks, post office, chemist, wines and spirits outlets, pubs and restaurants etc. [107230] |Tourism and farming are the most important industries in this region. [107240] |Traffic-wise Voss is the meeting point between Hardanger, Sogn and Fjordane, and west and east Norway. [107250] |There are excellent bus services to Bergen, Sogn, Hardanger and Oslo/Haugesund. [107260] |Museums, exhibitions and culture activities such as Voss Festival of Jazz and folk music concerts are some of the attractions Voss has to offer. [107270] |Voss is also an eldorado for rafting, riverboarding, gorge hiking, rapids riding, river and sea paddling, mountain horseriding, tandem-cycling, hang-gliding, bird-watching, visits to farms and summer farms and much more. [107280] |Don't pass through Voss without stopping at Bordalsgjelet with its tourist paths taking you into the heart of the wilderness. [107290] |Voss is a paradise for skiers in Winter with 10 alpine lifts and 40 km of prepared alpine pistes through beautiful winter landscapes. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=3&KID=42 [107310] |Rallarvegen - The Old Navvy Road [107320] |Transport and Cycle rental [107330] |

[107340] |TRANSPORT [107350] |

[107360] |By rail: [107370] |

[107380] |Oslo - Haugastøl - Finse - Hallingskeid - Myrdal - Mjølfjell - Voss (Bergensbanen) [107390] |

[107410] |

[107420] |Special cycle train daily from 13.06.04 - 19.09.04. Departure from Oslo 0639 am Departure from Bergen 1612 pm [107430] |For further information:, www.nsb.no [107440] |

[107450] |Cycle transport: [107460] |

[107470] |Your bike can travel with you on special cycle trains and on the express train Oslo-Bergen-Oslo. [107480] |Make your cycle reservation when you book your own ticket. [107490] |Price per bike NOK 100,-. [107510] |Further information:, www.nsb.no [107520] |

[107530] |CYCLE RENTAL: [107540] |

[107550] |During the top season, we recommend that you rent your cycle in advance. [107560] |

[107570] |Haugastøl: [107580] |

[107590] |Haugastøl Turistsenter, Haugastøl station, T: +47 32 08 75 64, F: 32 08 76 74 [107610] |Finse: [107620] |

[107630] |Finse 1222, Finse station, T: +47 56 52 71 00, F: +47 56 52 67 17, sykkel@finse1222.no, www.finse1222.no [107640] |

[107650] |Flåm: [107660] |

[107670] |Aurland and Lærdal Reiselivslag, Flåm station, T: +47 57 63 33 13 [107680] |

[107690] |Mjølfjell: [107710] |Mjølfjell Vandreheim - Fjellstove, T: +47 56 52 31 50 [107720] |

[107730] |Voss: [107740] |

[107750] |Voss Adventure Centre, T: +47 56 51 36 30 [107760] |

[107770] |S. Endeve G-sport, T: +47 56 51 11 19 [107780] |

[107790] |Voss vandrehjem, T: +47 56 51 20 17 ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=3&KID=43 [107810] |Accommodation [107820] |

[107830] |"Cyclists Welcome" accommodation especially equipped with the cyclist in mind: safe cycle parking, good laundry facilities, cycle repair tool-box and tyre repair kit are all readily available. [107840] |Look for this sign on the door. [107850] |

[107860] |Finse: [107870] |

[107880] |Finse 1222, 5719 Finse, tlf: +47 56 52 71 00, fax: +47 56 52 67 17, booking@finse1222.no [107890] |

[107910] |

[107920] |Fretheim Hotel, tlf. 57 63 63 00, fax 57 63 64 00 [107930] |e-mail: mail@fretheim-hotel.no, www.fretheim-hotel.no [107940] |Furukroa, tlf. 57 63 23 50, fax 57 63 23 23, e-mail: furukroa@frisurf.no [107950] |Heimly Pensjonat, tlf. 57 63 23 00, fax 57 63 23 40, e-mail:, www.heimly.no [107960] |Flåm Camping og Vandrarheim, tlf. 57 63 21 21, fax 57 63 23 80 [107970] |e-mail: camping@flaam-camping.no [107980] |

[107990] |Further information: [108010] |

[108020] |Myrdal: [108030] |

[108040] |Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell, 5740 Myrdal, T: +47 57633722, F. +47 57633767 [108050] |

[108060] |Myrdal Fjellstove, 5740 Myrdal, T: +47 57633708, F: +47 57633700 [108070] |

[108080] |Upsete Fjellstove, Upsete, 5740 Myrdal, T: +47 57633713 [108090] |

[108110] |

[108120] |Mjølfjell Ungdomsherberge-Fjellstove, 5700 Voss, T:. +47 5652 31 50, F: +47 56 52 31 51 [108130] |

[108140] |Voss: [108150] |

[108160] |Park Hotell, Vossevangen, 5700 Voss, T 47: + 56511322, F: +47 56510039, booking@park.voss.no [108170] |

[108180] |Skjelde Gard, 5700 Voss, T: +47 56514290 [108190] |

[108210] |

[108220] |Jarl Hotell, 5700 Voss, tlf +47 56519900, fax 47: + 56519901, booking@jarlvoss.no, www.jarlvoss.no ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=4&KID=17 [108230] |The Coastal Route [108240] |Brief introduction [108250] |

[108260] |Start: [108270] |

[108280] |Svinesund. [108290] |

[108310] |

[108320] |Flekkefjord. [108330] |

[108340] |Distance: [108350] |

[108360] |502 km. [108370] |

[108380] |Ascent: [108390] |

[108410] |

[108420] |The route: [108430] |

[108440] |With the exception of the busy roads already mentioned, the route is suitable for children on their own bikes. [108450] |Several sandy beaches along, or close to, the route. [108460] |A choice of ferry trips to outlying islands make the Coastal Route particularly enjoyable for children. [108470] |

[108480] |Family route: [108490] |

[108510] |Several sandy beaches along, or close to, the route. [108520] |A choice of ferry trips to outlying islands make the Coastal Route particularly enjoyable for children. [108530] |

[108540] |Signposting: [108550] |

[108560] |Signposted with special signs except from Lillesand - Kristiansand and from Vigeland and Flekkefjord. [108570] |

[108580] |Cycle rentals and repairs: [108590] |

[108610] |

[108620] |Organised tours: [108630] |

[108640] |Telemark: Telemarkreiser AL, Box 3133, 3707 Skien, T: +47 35 90 00 20, F: +47 35 90 00 21, info@telemarkreiser.no, www.visittelemark.com [108650] |

[108660] |Information: [108670] |

[108680] |Tourist offices in Vestfold, Telemark, Aust-Agder and Vest-Agder, for further information on the individual stretches of route: [108690] |

[108710] |Larvik tourist office [108720] |

[108730] |Helgeroa - Kragerø: Telemarkreiser, T: +47 35 90 0+0 30, F: +47 35 90 00 21, info@telemarkreiser.no, www.visittelemark.com. [108740] |

[108750] |Kragerø - Lillesand:: Arendal tourist, T. +47 37 00 55 44, F: +47 37 00 55 40, turistkontoret@arendal.com, www.sorlandsinfo.no, [108760] |

[108770] |Lillesand - Kristiansand - Flekkefjord: Sørlandsreiser, inspirasjon@sorlandet.com, www.sorlandet.com ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=4&KID=18 [108780] |The Coastal Route [108790] |Route Description and map [108810] |The Vestfold, Telemark, Aust-Agder and Vest Agder coastline is famous for bustling summer and boating activities. [108820] |Cosy villages, culture and beautiful landscapes are characteristics of this part of the Norwegian coast. [108830] |The idyllic archipelago and thriving coastal townships offer unlimited opportunities for summer "Sørlandsopplevelser" (south coast adventures). [108840] |A cycle trip, lasting several days in this region, will enrich your holiday no end. [108850] |The Coastal Route is varied, bringing you in close contact with the coastline. [108860] |The signposted route starts in Horten, passes through Åsgårdstrand, Edvard Munchs hometown and follows the coast to Husvik. [108870] |From Husvik you can either take the ferry to Nøtterøy, Veierland and Engø on the outskirts of Sandefjord or you can choose the route via Tønsberg to Sandefjord and then on to Larvik, avoiding ferries all together. [108880] |

[108890] |From Larvik the Coastal Route continues to Helgeroa via idyllic Stavern where the ferry leaves for Langesund. [108910] |The route then runs on to Valle and Kragerø. [108920] |Valle bubbles with life all summer and you can choose either to take a taxi-boat to Jomfruland and then on to Kragerø by ferry or you can do the whole stretch by bike via Helle. [108930] |Kragerø is both the perfect starting point for "island hopping" and the most popular summer venue in Telemark. [108940] |Kragerø's exciting, pulsating lifestyle attracts thousands of holidaymakers every year. [108950] |

[108960] |You can take a short boat trip over the fjord to Stabbestad or cycle around to Kil and Kjølebrønn. [108970] |The 20 km from Stabbestad to Øysang are easy cycling and the ferry to Risør leaves from here. [108980] |Risør, with its many characteristic, white wooden south coast houses, nestles like a jewel off the coast where the fjord meets the sea. [108990] |Try to visit as many of the numerous galleries and handicraft shops in the town as possible and the Risør Aquarium. [109010] |

[109020] |Follow the coast from Risør to Tvedestrand. [109030] |A stop at Gjeving is recommended and from here you take the ferry to Lyngør, an award winning hamlet. [109040] |There are any number of opportunities to swim and sunbath along this stretch of the route before you arrive in lovely Tvedestrand. [109050] |After Tvedestrand other south coast towns, Arendal and Grimstad with their beautiful white buildings, are waiting for you. [109060] |

[109070] |Westwards out of Grimstad you cycle through beautiful, undulating, inland scenery on the Vestlandske Hovedvei. [109080] |You will have to cross the busy E 18 to get to idyllic Lillesand, famous for its narrow streets and an abundance of flowers wherever you look. [109090] |As the E 18 is extremely busy we recommend you take the local steamer M/S Øya from Lillesand to Kristiansand via Blindleia. [109110] |

[109120] |Kristiansand is the capital of the south coast with a zoo and charming town centre. [109130] |We recommend a visit to the recreation area, Hellevika. [109140] |The route continues on to Mandal, Norway's southernmost town where you would be wise to stay for the Sea-food Festival and a dip in the sea at Sjøsanden beach. [109150] |

[109160] |Between Mandal and Farsund you will discover the characteristic fertile, coastal landscape, and lush forests. [109170] |A detour to the Lindesnes lighthouse, Norway's southernmost point is strongly recommended. [109180] |The route ends at Flekkefjord, the town that marks the border to Vestlandet and the North Sea Cycleway. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=4&KID=19 [109190] |The Coastal Route [109210] |

[109220] |There are many attractions and other things to do along the Coastal Route. [109230] |Lots of bathing opportunities. [109240] |Here's a list of "goodies". [109250] |

[109260] |Horten and Borre: [109270] |

[109280] |Preus fotomuseum, T: +47 33031630. [109290] |Photo museum with collections from Norwegian and international photography. [109310] |Midgard-historisk senter, T: +47 33071850. www.vestfold.com/midgard. [109320] |At Midgard Historical Centre you will find information on the cultural remains and historical monuments in Vestfold. [109330] |

[109340] |Marinemuseet (naval museum), T: +47 33 03 33 97, featuring an exciting exhibition depicting the Royal Norwegian Navy's contribution to Norwegian history. [109350] |It is situated in Karljohansvern - an historical naval garrison town - well worth a visit. [109360] |

[109370] |Borrehaugene, (Borre burial mounds) these burial mounds comprise the very first national park in Norway featuring North Europe's most extensive collection of graves of Kings of the House of Ynglinge. [109380] |

[109390] |Åsgårdstrand - an idyllic coastal town, do pay a visit to the home of Edvard Munch. [109410] |Tønsberg: [109420] |

[109430] |Tønsberg is the oldest town in Norway and Slottsfjellet is its historical pride and joy. [109440] |

[109450] |Haugar Vestfold Kunstmuseum (art museum), T: +47 33 30 76 70, www.haugar.com boasting a permanent exhibition of Odd Nedrums paintings. [109460] |

[109470] |Vestfold Fylkesmuseum, T: +47 33 30 76 70, brings to life the history of Vestfold with permanent and visiting exhibitions. [109480] |

[109490] |Tønsberg Brygge bustles with life during the summer months and is a favourite meeting place for people of all ages [109510] |Oseberghaugen, this burial ground was excavated in 1904 to reveal the most extensive and valuable collection of relics from the Viking era. [109520] |The Oseberg Ship (now in Oslo) was found here. [109530] |

[109540] |Sandefjord: [109550] |

[109560] |Gokstadhaugen, the Gokstad Ship, a very important relic, was found here in 1880. [109570] |

[109580] |Hvalfangstmuseum (whaling museum), T: +47 33 48 46 50, the only museum in Europe dedicated to whaling. [109590] |

[109610] |

[109620] |Larvik: [109630] |

[109640] |Tollerodden, monuments of Thor Heyerdahl and Colin Archer in a beautiful park museum. [109650] |

[109660] |Herregården, T: +47 33 12 04 04 was the official residence of the Danish Head of State, Count Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve from 1677. [109670] |This is the most impressive and splendid baroque building in Norwegian wooden architecture. [109680] |Several exhibitions [109690] |

[109710] |The world`s northernmost beechwood and the largest public beechwood in Norway. [109720] |Nice recreational area. [109730] |

[109740] |Larvik Maritime Museum with the Kaupang - exhibition T: +47 33130404. [109750] |

[109760] |Stavern and Helgeroa: [109770] |

[109780] |Stavern an idyllic township steeped in artistic culture. [109790] |

[109810] |

[109820] |Fredriksværn Verft, this garrison, set in the beautiful Brunlanes countryside, is worth a visit before you continue your ride to Helgeroa. [109830] |The garrison features buildings from the 18th C. [109840] |

[109850] |Langesund: [109860] |

[109870] |Cudrios Sjøbod, is housed in wooden cogged building from the 18th C, down by the harbour. [109880] |Exhibitions on three levels of Langesunds maritime history, gallery. [109890] |

[109910] |

[109920] |Berg-Kragerø Museum, is one of Kragerø's finest attractions with a splendid historical open-air museum at Berg, just outside the town. [109930] |Here buildings from the 19th C blend with more modern museum buildings. [109940] |Large park with sandy beach, walks and much more. [109950] |For further information, T: +47 35 98 14 53. [109960] |

[109970] |Theodor Kittelsen's childhood home, now a museum is in Kragerø where he was born in 1857. [109980] |

[109990] |Galleri Compagniet art gallery. [110010] |

[110020] |Gunnarholmen Kystfort (coastal fort) is in the middle of the town. [110030] |Ruins of a fort built in the 17th C. [110040] |Popular bathing resort. [110050] |

[110060] |Jomfruland: [110070] |

[110080] |Jomfruland lighthouse built 1869 is presently home to many exhibitions. [110090] |For opening hours etc: T: +47 36 98 23 88. [110110] |Risør: [110120] |

[110130] |Risør Akvarium, Dampskipsbrygga, T: +47 37 15 32 82 the only salt water aquarium on the south coast. [110140] |

[110150] |Stangholmen Lighthouse, built in 1855, is now a summer restaurant, kiosk and bar, where the fjord meets the sea. [110160] |Just a short boat trip from Risør. [110170] |

[110180] |Risørflekken, viewpoint in Urheia just outside Risør. [110190] |Fantastic view of the town. [110210] |Lyngør: [110220] |

[110230] |An island just a short boat trip from Gjeving. [110240] |In 1991 Lyngør was voted Europe's most well preserved township. [110250] |Restaurants, museums, overnight accommodation and shopping as well as tempting bathing opportunities. [110260] |Taxi-boat services in addition to local ferries all year. [110270] |Lyngør Båtselskap arranges sightseeing and deep-sea fishing trips, T: +47 37 16 68 88 [110280] |

[110290] |Tvedestrand: [110310] |Tvedestrand Museum, Manor and seat of administration, close to the harbour. [110320] |Summer town museum, for opening hours call +47 37 16 11 01. [110330] |

[110340] |Strykejernet in the precinct, is Norway's narrowest and most peculiar wooden building with ground floor entrances from the outside to all three stories. [110350] |

[110360] |Tjenna, idyllic beach in the middle of this charming little town. [110370] |

[110380] |Arendal: [110390] |

[110410] |Situated on Tyholmen, in the oldest and best preserved part of Arendal. [110420] |

[110430] |Merdø and museum, an island off Arendal, take the boat from Pollen and discover the most historical outport on the Skagerak coast. [110440] |For further information T: +47 37 08 52 43 [110450] |

[110460] |Kalvesund festning, a huge garrison fort built by the Germans during World War II. [110470] |Situated in the Flosta/Kilesund area. [110480] |Bathing. [110490] |Further information T: +47 37 00 55 44 [110510] |Grimstad: [110520] |

[110530] |Grimstad Sjøfartsmuseum (maritime museum) in Hasseldalen with relics from the days of sail displaying, amongst other things, maritime gear and maritime paintings, T: +47 37 04 40 41. [110540] |

[110550] |Ibsenhuset and Grimstad town museum, H. Ibsensgt. 14, T: +47 37 04 06 11. [110560] |The oldest and biggest Ibsen museum in Norway with a separate exhibition of the poet Terje Vigen. [110570] |

[110580] |A/S Fuhr, Storgaten 60, Grimstad, T. +47 37 04 06 11, an exciting museum boasting Norway's biggest wine cellar. [110590] |Guided tours end up in the Vinestue where you can enjoy the magnificent view. [110610] |Lillesand: [110620] |

[110630] |Lillesand By- and Sjøfartsmuseum (town and maritime museum), Carl Knudsen Gården, T: +47 37 27 04 50. [110640] |There's a unique collection of tools, household utensils and furniture giving an intimate picture of our ancestors lifestyle in an old maritime town. [110650] |

[110660] |Høvåg: [110670] |

[110680] |Bronseplassen a reconstructed Bronze Age farm, T: +47 37 27 41 69. [110690] |Take the boat, M/S Øya and get off at Høvåg (T: +47 94 58 33 97) and let the farm transport you 3 360 years back in time. [110710] |Høvåg Museum, T: +47 37 27 23 77, a well looked after farm and seaman's home from the beginning of the 18th C. [110720] |with amongst other things utensils, tools and farm equipment. [110730] |

[110740] |Kristiansand: [110750] |

[110760] |Kristiansand Dyrpark (Zoo), www.dyreparken.no T: +47 38 04 97 00 - 250 acres of enjoyment. [110770] |The Zoo features a wild animal reservation with wolves, wood grouse and lynx, Ape Jungle and recreation park, Kardemommeby (cardamon cake town) Cobblers Street, swimming pools, entertainments park. [110780] |Evening pantomimes about Captain Swordtooth. [110790] |Entrance fee covers all attractions and activities in the park for one day. [110810] |Agder nature museum and botanical gardens A realistic exhibition illustrating south coast natural history from the Ice Age up until the present day in very special surroundings. [110820] |Colourful minerals exhibition. [110830] |The botanical gardens boasts Norway most extensive collection of cacti and exotic plants which makes a colourful contribution to the farmyard environment on the Gimle Estate. [110840] |

[110850] |Vest- Agder Fylkesmuseum, (county museum) is the biggest culture historic museum on the south coast, featuring an open air section, a town street from Kristiansand with a cafe in Consul Mørchs pavilion, a Setedals farmyard and a Vest-Agder farmyard. [110860] |The main building houses theme exhibitions. [110870] |

[110880] |Baneheia, Ravnedalen Nature Park near the Kvadraturen in Kristiansand, is a popular recreation, running/jogging area [110890] |

[110910] |several departures daily during the season. [110920] |Contact Destination Sørlandet, T: +47 38 12 13 14. [110930] |Boat trips in the Kristiansand archipelago. [110940] |Further information T: +47 38121314. [110950] |

[110960] |- Lillesand, departures daily, through Blindleia with white wooden south coast houses from the 20th C and huge, impressive residences built in the 1990s [110970] |- Ny-Hellesund, departures daily to Vilheim Krags kingdom, with Olav's bay where you can go ashore and inspect the coastal fort built by the Germans during World War II. [110980] |- Randesund, late afternoon trips, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday via Hamresanden and Dvergsnestangen [110990] |- Bragdøya, departures daily, visit the Kystkultursenteret and enjoy the rest of the day swimming and sunbathing. [111010] |- Havnrundtur - round-trip of the harbour, every other hour, all day. [111020] |See Kristiansand from a boat. [111030] |

[111040] |Søgne: [111050] |

[111060] |Kultursenteret Søgne Gamle Prestegård (old vicarage). [111070] |art gallery, exhibitions and other arrangements several times a year. [111080] |Note the bust of Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson in the garden. [111090] |

[111110] |Baroque and Renaissance paintings. [111120] |Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson married his Karoline in this church in 1858. [111130] |

[111140] |Uthavna Ny-Hellesund. [111150] |an architectonic, south coast pearl. [111160] |The poet Vilheim Krag lived here and the painter Amaldus Nielsen painted "Morgen ved Ny-Hellesund" (Morning at Ny-Hellesund). [111170] |A pleasant stroll takes you to Loshytta and a panoramic view. [111180] |Beautiful beach on Helgøya. [111190] |Royal monogrammes in Olavsundet. [111210] |Boat trips S/S Lister in Høllen, reconstruction of a traditional 35 foot sailboat from 1870. [111220] |You can sail around the archipelago to the outport of Ny-Hellesund on her. [111230] |Coastal steamer M/F Høllen, departures daily from Høllen to Ny-Hellesund. [111240] |

[111250] |The Madal Region: [111260] |

[111270] |Mandal Church. [111280] |Norway's biggest wooden church from 1821 - seats 1800. [111290] |

[111310] |Lord Edward T. Salvesen from Scotland (his parents were from Mandal) built his summer leisure home here in 1901. [111320] |Art exhibitions and café during the summer season. [111330] |Mandal town museum. [111340] |Art exhibitions of, amongst others, natives of Mandal Adolph Tidemannd, Olaf Isaachsen, Amaldus Nielsen and Gustav Vigeland. [111350] |A maritime section of the museum is dedicated the tall-ship era. [111360] |

[111370] |Sjølingstad Uldvarefabrik, T +47 38 25 60 23, the old wool factory from 1894 is a national monument over the textile industry in Norway. [111380] |Dye-works, spinning mill, weaving mill and finishing works. [111390] |Own power station. [111410] |

[111420] |Lindesnes lighthouse. [111430] |Norway's oldest lighthouse from 1655. [111440] |The southernmost point of the Norwegian mainland, 2518 km from the North Cape. [111450] |Excellent fishing, old fort, restaurant, art gallery and info. [111460] |centre. [111470] |

[111480] |Spangereid. [111490] |Township with many burial mounds and relics from the Viking era featuring the stones where the arrows used in shooting competitions between Olav Trygvason and Einar Tambarskjelve landed. [111510] |Galleri Gustav Vigeland/Lindesnes outdoor museum, Vigeland sentrum. [111520] |Gustav Vigeland exhibition. [111530] |

[111540] |Lyngdal: [111550] |

[111560] |Klokkergården Bygdetun, with Norway's smallest post office "Vegga poståpneri" and a school museum featuring a local rural environment. [111570] |Info. centre and missionary museum. [111580] |

[111590] |Farsund: [111610] |Havika - a bird sanctuary in a public outdoor recreation area. [111620] |A beautiful coastal landscape with characteristic sand dunes, Harvika is an important migration venue for birds. [111630] |

[111640] |Lista lighthouse in operation since 1836. [111650] |Built in hand-hewn rock and lined with red bricks, the lighthouse stands 38 m tall. [111660] |The lighthouse is an art gallery, an ornithological station and a information centre for nature- and culture reserves and cultural monuments all in one. [111670] |

[111680] |Loshavn - originally an outport in the days of sail, it played an important role during the privateering era 1807 - 1814. [111690] |Later it developed into a prosperous town largely due to the the lucrative herring fishing era in the 1820s and 1830s [111710] |Lista Museum an open air museum featuring Mathias Skeibroks collection, maritime, privateering, handicraft and agriculture sections. [111720] |The Midthassel house is a sea captain's home from 1742 with authentic furnishings. [111730] |

[111740] |Farsund Museum originally a sea captain's house. [111750] |Fantastic collection of relics from excavations of ship-wrecks near the outport Skarvøy. [111760] |Furbished middle class home from the 19th C. [111770] |

[111780] |Penne. [111790] |Penne site features 3000 year old rock carvings of ships, and footprints and other figures. [111810] |

[111820] |Boat trips. [111830] |M/S Tina - fishing trips on Tuesdays [111840] |Old Smuggler: Sightseeing trips from the middle of June to the middle of August, T: +47 38 39 59 59. [111850] |

[111860] |Kvinesdal: [111870] |

[111880] |Bøkkerbua (Feda) T: +47 38 35 16 11 is an old cooper's shop by the river, where the ancient art of barrel making still lives. [111890] |Sale of barrels and other souvenirs. [111910] |Feda - gamlebyen. [111920] |The old town is the most well preserved urban environment in Vest-Agder, maritime, trade, post and legislative centre in the 17th C. [111930] |

[111940] |Marcelius Førlands Museum, artists house and atelier near Utsikten on the E-39. Permanent exhibitions of Førlands paintings. [111950] |

[111960] |Flekkefjord: [111970] |

[111980] |Fedrenes Minne, Hidra. [111990] |Hidra. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=4&KID=20 [112010] |The Coastal Route [112020] |Transport and Cycle rental [112030] |

[112040] |TRANSPORT [112050] |

[112060] |By air: [112070] |

[112080] |Sandefjord Lufthavn Torp,, Widerøes Flyveselskap, T: +47 81001200, www.wideroe.no, Ryan Air T: +47 33 42 75 00 [112090] |

[112110] |

[112120] |By rail: [112130] |

[112140] |Oslo - Tønsberg - Larvik - Porsgrunn - Skien (Vestfoldbanen). [112150] |

[112160] |Oslo - Arendal - Kristiansand - Stavanger (Sørlandsbanen). [112170] |For further information on train timetables and stations, NSB's customer telephone, +47 815 00 888, www.nsb.no [112180] |

[112190] |International ferry routes: [112210] |Strømstad - Sandefjord (Color Scandi Line), T: +47 81000811, www.colorline.com [112220] |

[112230] |Frederikshavn - Larvik (Color Line), T: +47 810 00 811, colorline@colorline.no/www.colorline.no [112240] |

[112250] |Gøteborg - Langesund (Silja SeaCat), www.silja.com [112260] |

[112270] |Hirtshals - Kristiansund, T: +47 810 00 811, www.colorline.no [112280] |

[112290] |Gøteborg - Kristiansand and Newcastle - Kristiansand (DFDS Seaways) T: +47 38 17 17 60 [112310] |Domestic ferries: [112320] |

[112330] |Husøy, Ole III, Husvik - Husøy. [112340] |Every day, all year, ervery 15. min. [112350] |Weekdays 09:00 - 22:00, weekends: 09:00 - 19:00 [112360] |

[112370] |- Veierland/Tangen - Engø (Sandefjord) T: +47 91 88 82 19 [112380] |

[112390] |Helgeroa - Langesund, T: +47 33 18 82 45/90983620 [112410] |Valle - Kragerø (Kragerø Fjordbåtselskap), T: +47 35 98 58 58 [112420] |

[112430] |Øysang - Risør (Østre Søndeled & Risør & Fjordruter), T: +47 37 15 47 74/94 49 06 14 [112440] |

[112450] |Gjeving - Lyngør (Lyngør Båtselskap), T. +47 37 16 68 88/94 29 20 43 [112460] |

[112470] |Lillesand - Blindleia - Kristiansand (M/S Øya) T: +47 94 58 33 97, daily (except sundays) 10 am from Lillesand and 2 pm from Kristiansand. [112480] |

[112490] |International bus routes: [112510] |Hamburg - Kristiansand - Stavanger (Hamburg Express), T: +47 51 67 65 00 [112520] |

[112530] |Domestic bus routes: [112540] |

[112550] |Oslo - Arendal - Kristiansand (Sørlandsbussen), T: +47 37 02 88 00/815 44 444 [112560] |

[112570] |Sarpsborg - Moss - Horten - Arendal - Kristiansand (Kystbussen Sør), T: +47 37 03 88 00/815 44 444, www.nor-way.no [112580] |

[112590] |Cycle transport: [112610] |For further information on cycle transport, call NSB's customer telephone +47 815 00 888. [112620] |

[112630] |You can take your bike with you onto the train on most local lines. [112640] |On domestic flights your bike travels with you as luggage except on smaller aircraft, clarify this when booking your own ticket. [112650] |It's often difficult to take your bike on the bus, ring the bus company first. [112660] |Bikes are no problem on most boats and ferries. [112670] |

[112680] |CYCLE RENTAL [112690] |

[112710] |

[112720] |Horten and Borre Turistkontor, Tollbugt 1 a, 3187 Horten, T: +47 33 03 17 08, turistkontoret@borre.kommune.no [112730] |

[112740] |Rica Havna Hotel, Tjøme, T: +47 33 30 30 00 [112750] |

[112760] |Larvik Turistkontor, Storgaten 48, 3251 Larvik, T: +47 33 13 91 00, mail@visitlarvik.no [112770] |

[112780] |Hedlund Sykkelutleie, Folvik/Nalum Stavern, T: + 47 33 19 58 08/ +47 90 62 65 09, F: +47 33 11 59 69 [112790] |

[112810] |

[112820] |The following cycle rentals offer one-way rentals: [112830] |

[112840] |Lovisenberg Familiecamping, 3770 Kragerø, T: +47 35 98 97 77 [112850] |

[112860] |Kragerø Turistkontor, Skysstasjonen, 3770 Kragerø, T: +47 35 98 23 88 [112870] |

[112880] |Jomfruland Camping, 3770 Kragerø, T: +47 35 99 12 75 [112890] |

[112910] |

[112920] |Portør Pensjonat, 3766 Sannidal, T: +47 35 98 71 30 [112930] |

[112940] |Volum Sport og Fiske, Volum E- 18 Kjøpesenter, 3766 Sannidal, T: +47 35 99 23 78 [112950] |

[112960] |Støa Camping, 3766 Sannidal, T: +47 35 99 02 61 [112970] |

[112980] |Langesund Turistkontor, 3970 Langesund, T. +47 35 96 53 20 [112990] |

[113010] |

[113020] |Risør Hotell, T: +47 37 15 07 00 [113030] |

[113040] |Risør Resort - Jegertunet Hotell, T: +47 37 15 46 90 [113050] |

[113060] |Sørlandet feriesenter, T: +47 37 15 40 80 [113070] |

[113080] |Lyngørporten, T: +47 37 19 80 00 [113090] |

[113110] |

[113120] |Kristiansand - Flekkefjord (Vest - Agder): [113130] |

[113140] |Kristiansand Sykkelsenter AS, Grim Torg, 4616 Kristiansand, T: +47 38 02 68 35 ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=4&KID=21 [113150] |The Coastal Route [113160] |Accommodation [113170] |

[113180] |"Cyclists Welcome" accommodation especially equipped with the cyclist in mind: safe cycle parking, good laundry facilities, cycle repair tool-box and tyre repair kit are all readily available. [113190] |Look for this sign on the door. [113210] |All "Cyclists Welcome" accommodations on the Horten - Kragerø stretch are listed along the route. [113220] |For general overnight accommodation along the remainder of the route contact tourist offices, consult telephone directory or look at our website www.visitorlandet.som [113230] |

[113240] |Horten - Åsgårdstrand: [113250] |

[113260] |Åsgårdstrand Hotell, Havnegt. 6, 3179 Åsgårdstrand, T: +47 33 08 10 40, F: +47 33 08 10 77, www.asgardstrand-hotell.no, informasjon@asgardstrand-hotell.no [113270] |

[113280] |Rørestrand Camping, Parkveien 34, 3186 Horten, T: +47 33 07 33 40 [113290] |

[113310] |

[113320] |Best Western Grand Hotel, Øvre Langgt. 65, 3110 Tønsberg, T: +47 33 35 35 00, F: +47 33 35 35 01, grand.toensberg@2i.net, www.grandhotel-toensberg.no [113330] |

[113340] |Tønsberg vandreheim, Dronning Blancasgt. 22, Tønsberg, T. +47 33 31 28 48, F: +47 33 31 28 48, tonsvand@online.no, www.vandrerhjem.no [113350] |

[113360] |Sandefjord: [113370] |

[113380] |Hotel Kong Carl Torggt. 9, 3210 Sandefjord, T: +47 33 46 31 17, F: +47 33 46 31 19, www.dhhscandinavia.com, kongcarl@abcnett.no [113390] |

[113410] |

[113420] |Quality Hotel Grand Farris, Storgt. 38, Larvik, T: +47 33 18 78 00, F: +47 33 18 70 45, www.grand-hotel-farris.no salg.grand.farris@quality.choicehotels.no [113430] |

[113440] |Hovlandbanen Camping, Hovlandbanen, Larvik, T: +47 33 11 44 22, F: +47 33 11 44 00 [113450] |

[113460] |Stavern: [113470] |

[113480] |Hotell Wasilioff, Havnegt. 1, Stavern, T: +47 33 11 36 00, F: +47 33 11 36 01, www.wassilioff.no [113490] |

[113510] |

[113520] |Helgeroa - Skien - Langesund: [113530] |

[113540] |Rainbow Høyers Hotell, Kongensgt. 6, 3724 Skien, T: +47 35 90 58 00, F: +47 35 90 58 05, hoyers@rainbow-hotels.no [113550] |

[113560] |Quality Skjærgården hotell og badepark, Stathellevn. 35, 3970 Langesund, T: +47 35 97 81 00, F: +47 35 97 81 90, booking.skjaergaarden@quality.choicehotels.no, www.badeparken.no [113570] |

[113580] |Skien Vandrerhjem, Moflatevn 65, 3733 Skien, T: +47 33504870, F: +47 35546240, skien.fritidspark@c2i.net [113590] |

[113610] |

[113620] |Kragerø Sportell og Appartement, Lovisenbergvn. 20, 3770 Kragerø, T: +47 35 98 57 00, F: +47 35 97 81 90, andrewh@online.no, www.travelmart.no/travelmart/beskrivelse/ksportell.html [113630] |

[113640] |Risør - Gjeving - Tvedestrand - Arendal - Grimstad - Birkenes - Valle- Bykle: [113650] |

[113660] |Risør Resort - Jegertunet Hotell, Øysang, N- 4990 Søndeled. [113670] |T 37154690, F 47: + 37154754, jthotell@online.no, www.jegertunet.no. [113680] |

[113690] |Risør Hotell, Tangengt. 16, N- 4950 Risør. [113710] |

[113720] |Sørlandet Feriesenter, Sandnes, N- 4950 Risør. [113730] |T 47: + 37154080, F 47: + 37154082. sorferie@online.no, [113740] |www.sorlandet-feriesenter.no [113750] |

[113760] |Resort Lyngørporten, N- 4912 Gjeving. [113770] |T 37198000, F 47: + 37198001. info@lyngoerporten.com, www.lyngoerporten.com [113780] |

[113790] |Rainbow Tvedestrand Fjordhotell, Fritz Smithsgate 7, N- 4900 Tvedestrand. [113810] |

[113820] |Nidelv Camping, Vestervn. [113830] |150, 4817 His. [113840] |Tlf. 37 01 14 25 [113850] |

[113860] |Strand Hotell, 4870 Fevik. [113870] |Tlf. 37 25 00 00, Fax. 37 25 00 01. [113880] |

[113890] |Grimstad Hotell, Kirkegt. 3, 4878 Grimstad. [113910] |

[113920] |Gjestehuset Motell AS, 4760 Birkeland. [113930] |37 27 68 33, Fax. 37 27 68 60. [113940] |

[113950] |Setesdal Rafting Senter, 4735 Evje. [113960] |Tlf. 37 93 11 77. [113970] |

[113980] |Kilefjorden Camping, Hodne, 4737 Hornes. [113990] |Tlf. 37 93 32 85. [114010] |Quality Hovden Høyfjellshotell, 4755 Hovden i Setesdal. [114020] |Tlf. 37 93 96 00, Fax. 37 93 96 11. [114030] |

[114040] |Hovdestøylen Hotell & Hyttetun, 4755 Hovden. [114050] |Tlf. 37 93 95 52 Fax. 37 93 96 55. [114060] |

[114070] |Hovden Fjellstoge, Lundane, 4755 Hovden. [114080] |Tlf 37 93 95 43. [114090] |

[114110] |Tlf. 37 93 61 30. [114120] |Fax. 37 93 63 45. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=5&KID=59 [114130] |The Lofoten Islands/The Vestfjord route [114140] |Bodø-Kjerringøy-Steigen-Hamarøy-Lofoten-Værøy [114150] |Brief introduction [114160] |

[114170] |Start: [114180] |

[114190] |Bodø [114210] |Destination: [114220] |

[114230] |Bodø [114240] |

[114250] |Lenght: [114260] |

[114270] |Approx. 450 km [114280] |

[114290] |Height difference: [114310] |100 m. [114320] |

[114330] |Route: [114340] |

[114350] |The routes generally follow the coast with few uphill sections. [114360] |Some sections are gravelled. [114370] |There is little traffic in Raftsund and Steigen. [114380] |Heavy traffic along the E 10 in The Lofoten Islands in July. [114390] |Mountain bikes not necessary. [114410] |Express boat from Bodø to Helnessund, Nordskot or Bogøy. [114420] |Express boat from Bogøy to Skutvik. [114430] |Express boat or ferry from Skutvik to Svolvær. [114440] |Bike ferry from Ballstad to Nusfjord. [114450] |Ferry from Moskenes to Værøy and Bodø. [114460] |

[114470] |Family friendly: [114480] |

[114490] |The routes in Raftsund and Steigen are suitable for children on their own bikes. [114510] |

[114520] |Signposting: [114530] |

[114540] |Some signposting for bikes in The Lofoten Islands. [114550] |Otherwise standard traffic signs. [114560] |

[114570] |Organised tours: [114580] |

[114590] |Lofoten Aktiv, tel.: +47 76 07 30 00/922-31324, [114610] |Information: [114620] |

[114630] |Destination Lofoten, tel.: +47 76 06 98 00, fax: +47 76 07 30 01, www.lofoten-tourist.no /, tourist@lofoten-tourist.no [114640] |

[114650] |Moskenes Tourist Information Office, tel.: +47 76 09 15 55 fax: +47 76 09 15 56, www.lofoten-info.no, tour-off@lofoten-info.no [114660] |

[114670] |Destinasjon Bodø, tel.: +47 75 54 80 00 fax: +47 75 54 80 01, www.bodoe.com, destinasjon.bodo@nl.telia.no [114680] |

[114690] |Hamsuns Rike tel.: +47 95 87 63 06 www.hamsuns-rike.no [114710] |Steigen Turistservice tel.: +47 75 77 63 10 fax: +47 75 77 63 18, www.steigen-turistservice.no, post@steigen-turistservice.no [114720] |

[114730] |Cycle Rental: [114740] |

[114750] |Lofoten Sykkelutleie in Svolvær and Moskenes, tel.: +47 76 07 89 10/+47 992 31100, post@lofoten-aktiv.no Some accommodation offers bike hire for guests. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=5&KID=60 [114760] |The Lofoten Islands/The Vestfjord route [114770] |Bodø-Kjerringøy-Steigen-Hamarøy-Lofoten-Værøy [114780] |Route Description and map [114790] |

[114810] |New, breathtaking sights appear around every bend. [114820] |Whatever the weather, there is something distinctive and awe inspiring about this part of Nordland county. [114830] |With good equipment and suitable clothing, every trip is unforgettable. [114840] |

[114850] |The Vestfjord route includes Bodø and Kjerringøy, Steigen and Engeløya, Hamarøy, the Lofoten Islands, Raftsund and Værøy. [114860] |The route is partially signposted. [114870] |If you enjoy peace and quiet away from tourists and heavy traffic we recommend Steigen, Hamarøy and Raftsund. [114880] |

[114890] |The route begins and ends in Bodø. [114910] |The road to the ferry at Festvåg takes you through a breathtaking coastal landscape. [114920] |Stop for a swim in Geitvågen. [114930] |From Misten the road passes beautiful, white sand beaches in changing mountainous scenery. [114940] |At the end of the 19th century Kjerringøy was one of the wealthiest places in north Norway. [114950] |Several films have been made here, including Benoni og Rosa, Pan and Telegrafisten. [114960] |A forthcoming is called I am Dina. [114970] |The express boat sails from Tårnvik to Nordfold three days a week. [114980] |Information about timetables is available from Tourist Information Offices. [114990] |From Bodø you can also catch express boats to Steigen, Hamarøy and the Lofoten Islands with many places to stop off at the way. [115010] |

[115020] |Steigen is an undiscovered gem, with countless registered historical relics. [115030] |Whether you land at Nordfold, Helnessund, Nordskott or Bogøy you can look forward to a real scenic and cultural treat. [115040] |Old market centres such as Løvøy and Grøtøy have been lovingly restored. [115050] |At Nordskot there are also several caves to explore. [115060] |On Engeløya you'll find: Steigen Bygdetun farmstead, Prestegårdshagen rectory, Steigen church and Steigen Fortidspark where the past is brought to life. [115070] |Visit Batterie Dietl, one of the largest Second World War German fortifications in Europe. [115080] |A museum and guided tours of one of the gun bunkers. [115090] |There is a wide availability of hiking tours in the region. [115110] |Express boat from Bogøy to Skutvik. [115120] |

[115130] |On Hamarøy there are several places with a direct connection to the famous Norwegian writer Knut Hamsun, loke his childhood home at Hamsund and the shop where he worked on Tranøy. [115140] |Places to visit include Tranøy lighthouse, several galleries, Edvardas Hus pub and Søster***. [115150] |If you choose to explore off the beaten track, you'll discover tranquil fishing spots, idyllic hamlets and picturesque skerries. [115160] |Express boat or ferry from Skutvik to Svolvær. [115170] |

[115180] |Raftsund, a narrow sound between Hinnøya and Austvågøya, is renowned for its beautiful, unspoilt landscape and rich fauna. [115190] |Why not hike to Keiservarden and enjoy the impressive view? [115210] |Express boat from Svolvær to Holandshamn. [115220] |Marvel at the contrasting landscape from dramatic mountains to gentle coastline and stunning beaches between Fiskebøl and Laukvik. [115230] |

[115240] |Between Svolvær and Å you can explore idyllic villages and fishing stations. [115250] |Daily boat trips to Trollfjord from Svolvær. [115260] |Why not take a detour via Henningsvær, renowned for its distinctive atmosphere and architecture built around the fishing industry. [115270] |Discover Stone Age settlements and the ruins of boathouses on Gimsøya. [115280] |Play golf at midnight at Hov. [115290] |Enjoy the scenery along the Valbergveien road and continue your journey through Einangen and a picturesque mountain pass to Leknes. [115310] |Departure times are available from Tourist Information Offices. [115320] |The route between Flakstadøy and Moskenesøy is dotted with attractive fishing stations. [115330] |Boat trips are organised from Reine to Refsvikhula and Moskenesstraumen, one of the strongest maelstroms in the world. [115340] |The trip ends at Å, the most southerly point in the Lofoten Islands. [115350] |Ferry to Værøy and Bodø. [115360] |

[115370] |Værøy is the Lofoten Islands in a nutshell, with dramatic mountains, white sand beaches, lush mountainsides and picturesque fishing stations. [115380] |Boat trips to the bird cliffs. [115390] |Hiking tours to Måstad, an abandoned fishing station with listed buildings including the school, inaccessible by road. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=5&KID=61 [115410] |The Lofoten Islands/The Vestfjord route [115420] |Bodø-Kjerringøy-Steigen-Hamarøy-Lofoten-Værøy [115430] |Attractions and other activities [115440] |

[115450] |ATTRACTIONS [115460] |

[115470] |Bodø-Kjerringøy: [115480] |

[115490] |Norsk Luftfartsmuseum, tel.: +47 75 50 78 50, e-mail: flymuseum@luftfart.museum.no [115510] |Nordlandsmusèet, tel.: +47 75 52 16 40, e-mail: nordmus@online.no, www.museumsnett.no/nordlandsmuseet, www.luftfart.museum.no [115520] |

[115530] |Løp Gamle Gård farm, tel.: +47 75 51 05 64 [115540] |

[115550] |Saltstraumen Opplevelsessenter, tel.: +47 75 56 06 55 [115560] |

[115570] |Kjerringøy Old Market Centre, tel.: +47 75 51 12 57, e-mail: nordmus@online.no, www.museumsnett.no/nordlandsmuseet [115580] |

[115590] |Zahl-Fjøsen, Kjerringøy, tel.: +47 75 51 40 66, e-mail: meide69@hotmail.com [115610] |Steigen/Hamarøy [115620] |

[115630] |Steigen Bygdetun farmstead, Engeløya, tel.: +47 75 77 79 34 [115640] |

[115650] |Løvøy Old Market Centre, tel.: +47 75 77 78 34, e-mail: knutrind@online.no [115660] |

[115670] |Steigen Fortidspark, Engeløya [115680] |

[115690] |Batterie Dietl, Engeløya, tel.: +47 75 77 63 50, e-mail: post@steigen-turistservice.no, www.steigen-turistservice.no [115710] |Hamarøy Bygdetun farmstead, Oppeid, tel.: +47 75 77 02 94 [115720] |

[115730] |Hamsunmusèet, Hamsund, tel.: +47 75 77 02 94 [115740] |

[115750] |Tranøy Galleri, tel.: +47 75 77 21 11, e-mail: ks-kal@frisurf.no [115760] |

[115770] |Hamsungalleriet, Tranøy, tel.: +47 75 77 22 20 [115780] |

[115790] |Tranøy Fyr Kystopplevelser A/S +47 75 77 23 00, e-mail: tranoyfyr@online.no [115810] |Svolvær: [115820] |

[115830] |Nord-Norsk Kunstnersentrum, tel.: +47 76 07 00 22, e-mail: nnks@nl.telia.no [115840] |

[115850] |Galleri Konrad, tel.: +47 76 07 45 11, e-mail: gallek@online.no, www.gallerikonrad.com [115860] |

[115870] |Lofoten Krigsminnemuseum war museum, tel.: +47 76 07 01 99, e-mail: krigsminner@lofot.net, www.lofot.net/krigsminner / [115880] |

[115890] |Kabelvåg: [115910] |Lofotakvariet aquarium, tel.: +47 76 07 86 65, e-mail: post@lofotakvariet.no, www.lofotakvariet.no [115920] |

[115930] |Lofotmusèet, tel.: +47 76 07 82 23, e-mail: lofotmus@online.no, home/sol. [115940] |no/lofotmus/index. [115950] |htm [115960] |

[115970] |Galleri Espolin, tel.: +47 76 07 89 85, e-mail: galea@online.no, www.galleri-espolin.no [115980] |

[115990] |Lofoten Cathedral [116010] |

[116020] |Henningsvær: [116030] |

[116040] |Galleri Lofotens Hus, tel.: +47 76 07 15 73, www.henningsvaer.com/galleri [116050] |

[116060] |Engelskmannsbrygga wharf, tel.: +47 76 07 52 85, e-mail: jostener@online.no [116070] |

[116080] |Vestvågøy: [116090] |

[116110] |

[116120] |Galleri 2, Stamsund, tel.: +47 76 08 46 66, e-mail: am.veb@online.no, welcome. [116130] |to/galleri [116140] |

[116150] |Vestvågøy Museum, Leknes and Skaftnes, tel.: +47 76 08 00 43, e-mail: vvmuseum@online.no, home.sol.no/~vvmuseum [116160] |

[116170] |Flakstad-Moskenes: [116180] |

[116190] |Ramberg Kirke [116210] |

[116220] |Sund Fiskerimuseum-kunstsmie fishing museum and smithy, Sund, tel.: +47 76 09 37 90 [116230] |

[116240] |Norsk Telemuseum museum of telephony, Å, tel.: +47 76 09 14 88, e-mail: nfmuseum@lofoten-info.no [116250] |

[116260] |Norsk Fiskeværsmuseum fishing station museum, Å, tel.: +47 76 09 14 88, e-mail: nfmuseum@lofoten-info.no [116270] |

[116280] |Lofoten Tørrfiskmuseum dried fish museum, Å, tel.: +47 76 09 12 11, e-mail: aa-hamna@lofoten-info.no, www.aa-hamna.lofoten-info.no [116290] |

[116310] |

[116320] |OTHER ACTIVITIES: [116330] |

[116340] |Excellent fishing throughout the region. [116350] |

[116360] |Bodø/Kjerringøy [116370] |

[116380] |Bodø Sightseeing, tel.: +47 75 56 30 00 [116390] |

[116410] |

[116420] |Steigen/Hamarøy [116430] |

[116440] |Steigen Turistservice, tel.: +47 75 77 63 10 e-mail: post@steigen-turistservice.no, www.steigen-turistservice.no, Guided tours, tour operators and event organisation [116450] |

[116460] |Svolvær/Kabelvåg: [116470] |

[116480] |Trollfjordcruise, tel.: +47 76 07 17 90, e-mail: y-larsen@online.no, Trollfjord trips, fishing trips, orca safari, maritime culture tours [116490] |

[116510] |

[116520] |Janns Adventure, tel.: +47 76 07 89 10, e-mail: lofoten-aktiv@lofotnett.no, www.lofoten-aktiv.no, Kayak hire, organised hiking trips. [116530] |

[116540] |Lofotdykk diving, tel.: +47 941 86432 [116550] |

[116560] |Henningsvær: [116570] |

[116580] |Nord-Norsk Klatreskole, tel.: +47 76 07 49 11, climbing, climbing courses [116590] |

[116610] |

[116620] |Lofoten Golfbane, tel.: +47 76 07 20 02, e-mail:: post@lofoten-golf.no, www.lofoten-golf.no, Golf balls can be hired. [116630] |

[116640] |Vestvågøy: [116650] |

[116660] |Lofoten Heste- og Fritidsstenter, Fygle, tel.: +47 76 08 19 95 [116670] |Havets Helter, tel.: +47 76 06 09 20, e-mail: growth@online.no, www.lofoten-adventure.com, Diving and rafting [116680] |

[116690] |Flakstad/Moskenes: [116710] |www.lofoten-info.no ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=5&KID=62 [116720] |The Lofoten Islands/The Vestfjord route [116730] |Bodø-Kjerringøy-Steigen-Hamarøy-Lofoten-Værøy [116740] |Transport and Cycle rental [116750] |

[116760] |TRANSPORT [116770] |

[116780] |By air: [116790] |

[116810] |

[116820] |Bodø - Svolvær: Widerøe`s flyveselskap T: +47 810 01 200. [116830] |

[116840] |By train: [116850] |

[116860] |Oslo - Bodø: NSB`s customer telephone T: +47 815 00 888, www.nsb.no. [116870] |

[116880] |By express boat: [116890] |

[116910] |(4 hrs). [116920] |

[116930] |Narvik - Svolvær: Stops at Lødingen, Holandshamn and Skrova (requested stops only) (4,5 hrs). [116940] |

[116950] |Tårnvik-Nordfold, www.ovds.no [116960] |

[116970] |By coastal steamer: [116980] |

[116990] |Bergen - Bodø - Svolvær - Kirkenes: Omit calls at Svolvær. [117010] |By bus/ferry [117020] |

[117030] |Bodø - Svolvær: Bus: Fauske - Melbu and ferry: Melbu - Fiskebøl and bus: Fiskebøl - Svolvær (10 hrs). [117040] |

[117050] |Bodø - Svolvær: Bus: Bodø - Skutvik and ferry: Skutvik - Svolvær. [117060] |(7 hrs) [117070] |

[117080] |By ferry: [117090] |

[117110] |

[117120] |Festvåg-Misten [117130] |

[117140] |Skutvik-Svolvær [117150] |

[117160] |By bus: [117170] |

[117180] |Bus services along the entire route. [117190] |www.lofoten-info.no/Norsk/journey.htm - telephone numbers of all relevant transport companies. [117210] |Cycles on public transport: [117220] |

[117230] |Call NSB's customer telephone +47 815 00 888 for information about taking your bike by rail. [117240] |On domestic flights, bikes travel as luggage, except on smaller aircraft. [117250] |Clarify this when you book your ticket. [117260] |Taking your bike on the bus can be difficult, call the bus company in advance. [117270] |As a rule bikes can be taken on to most boats and ferries. [117280] |

[117290] |CYCLE RENTAL [117310] |: [117320] |

[117330] |Lofoten Sykkelutleie, Svolvær og Moskenes post@lofoten-aktiv.no, www.lofoten-aktiv.no ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=5&KID=63 [117340] |The Lofoten Islands/The Vestfjord route [117350] |Bodø-Kjerringøy-Steigen-Hamarøy-Lofoten-Værøy [117360] |Accommodation [117370] |

[117380] |"Cyclists Welcome" accommodation especially equipped with the cyclist in mind: safe cycle parking, good laundry facilities, cycle repair tool-box and tyre repair kit are all readily available. [117390] |Look for this sign on the door. [117410] |Bodø: [117420] |

[117430] |Bodø Hotel, Prof. Schyttes gt. 5, 8001 Bodø, tel: +47 75547700, fax: +47 75525778, booking@bodohotel.no, www.bodohotell.no [117440] |

[117450] |Comfort Home Hotel Grand, Storgt. 3, 8001 Bodø, tel: +47 75546100, fax: +47 75546150, booking.grand@comfort.choicehotels.no, www.grand-bodo.no [117460] |

[117470] |Bodø Gjestegård, Storgt. 90, 8001 Bodø, tel: +47 75520402, fax: +47 75520402, johansst@online.no, www.gul.no [117480] |

[117490] |Geitvågen Bad og Camping, Geitvågen, 8001 Bodø, tel: +47 75510142, fax: +47 75524958 [117510] |Kjerringøy: [117520] |

[117530] |Kjerringøy Rorbusenter A/S Tårnvik, 8093 Kjerringøy, tel: +47 75585007, fax: +47 75585008, kjer.ror@online.no, www.kjerringoy-rorbusenter.no [117540] |

[117550] |Steigen: [117560] |

[117570] |Gjestehuset Nora, 8286 Nordfold. [117580] |tel: +47 75779050, fax: +47 75779070, kun.nord@kun.nl.no, www.kun.nl.no [117590] |

[117610] |

[117620] |Ness Camping, 8290 Skutvik, tel: +47 75771388, fax: +47 75771944, sveina.ness@c2i.net, www.ness-camping.no [117630] |

[117640] |Hamarøy Gjestegård, Oppeid, 8294 Hamarøy, tel: +47 75770305, fax: +47 75772030, mail@hamaroy-gjestegard.no, www.hamaroy-gjestegard.no [117650] |

[117660] |Edvardas Hus, 8297 Tranøy, tel: +47 75772182, fax: +47 75772221, valdemar@edvardashus.no [117670] |

[117680] |Raftsundet: [117690] |

[117710] |

[117720] |Skippergården Camping, 8316 Laukvik, tel: +47 76075197, fax: +47 76075197 [117730] |

[117740] |Svolvær: [117750] |

[117760] |Best Western Svolvær Hotel, Austnesfjordgt. 8300 Svolvær, tel: +47 76071999 fax: +47 76070909, svolho@online.no, www.svolvar-hotell.no [117770] |

[117780] |Svinøya Rorbuer, 8300 Svolvær, tel: +47 76069930, fax: +47 76074898, svinoya.rorbuer@svinoya.no, www.svinoya.no [117790] |

[117810] |

[117820] |Anne Gerds B &B og Guideservice, Marinehaugen 10, 8300 Svolvær, tel: +47 76072397, fax: +47 85024641, annegerd@online.no, hjem.sol.no/~annegerd [117830] |

[117840] |Svolvær - Å: [117850] |

[117860] |Lofoten Sommerhotel, Finnesvn. [117870] |24, 8310 Kabelvåg, tel: +47 76069898, fax: +47 76069899, post@lofoten.fhs.no, www.lofoten.fhs.no [117880] |

[117890] |Sandvika Camping, Ørsvåg 45, 8309 Kabelvåg, tel: +47 76078145, fax: +47 76079010, lofotferie@lofotferie.no, www.lofotferie.no [117910] |Fiskekrogen Henningsvær A/S 8312 Henningsvær, tel: +47 76074652, fax: +47 76074655, fiskekroge@henningsvaer.inbox.as, www.henningsvaer.com/fiskekrogen [117920] |

[117930] |Finnholmen Brygge, Postboks 47, 8312 Henningsvær, tel: +47 76069960, fax: +47 76069969, rogtoe@online.no, www.finnholmen.no [117940] |

[117950] |Henningsvær Bryggehotel, 8312 Henningsvær, tel: +47 76074750, fax: +47 76074730, henningsvar@top.lofoten.no, www.top.no [117960] |

[117970] |Gimsøy Gjestegaard, 8314 Gimsøysand, tel: +47 76077177, fax: +47 76077197, gimsoey-gjestegaard@online.no [117980] |

[117990] |Hov Feriegård, 8314 Gimsøysand, tel: +47 76077157, fax: +47 76077157, unnihov@frisurf.no [118010] |Brustranda Sjøcamping, Strandslett, 8370 Leknes, tel: +47 76087100, fax: +47 76087144, bl-tjoen@online.no [118020] |

[118030] |Storfjord Camping, Storfjord, 8340 Stamsund, tel: +47 76086804, fax: +47 76089283. [118040] |

[118050] |Statles Rorbusenter, Mortsund, 8370 Leknes, tel: +47 76055060, fax: +47 76087111, wenche@statles.no, www.statles.no [118060] |

[118070] |Norlandia Lofoten Hotel, Lillevollvn. 15, 8370 Leknes, tel: +47 76080825, fax: +47 76080892, lofoten@norlandia.no, www.norlandia.no [118080] |

[118090] |Kræmmervika Rorbuer, 8373 Ballstad, tel: +47 76060920, fax: +47 76060926, g growth@online.no, www.lofoten-adventure.no [118110] |Ramberg Gjestegård, 8380 Ramberg, tel: +47 76093500, fax: +47 76093140, ramberggjest@lofoten.com, www.ramberg-gjestegard.no [118120] |

[118130] |Å Rorbuer, Å, 8392 Sørvågen, tlf 76091121, fax 76091282 href="mailto:info@lofoten-rorbu.com">info@lofoten-rorbu.com, target="_blank">www.lofoten-rorbu.no [118140] |

[118150] |Værøy: [118160] |

[118170] |Kornelius Kro A/S 8063 Værøy, tel: +47 76095299, fax: +47 76095799, korn-kro@online.no, www.lofotentravel.com [118180] |

[118190] |Værøy Gamle Prestegård, 8063 Værøy, tel: +47 76 09 54 11, fax: +47 76095540 [118210] |Sørtun Rorbuer, 8063 Værøy, tel: +47 76065203, fax: +47 76095540 ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=6&KID=64 [118220] |The Numedal Cycle route [118230] |Brief introduction [118240] |

[118250] |Start/finish [118260] |

[118270] |Geilo - Larvik. [118280] |

[118290] |Distance: [118310] |280 km. [118320] |

[118330] |Ascent: [118340] |

[118350] |995 m. (Dagalifjell 1000 m - Larvik 5 m). [118360] |

[118370] |The route: [118380] |

[118390] |For long stretches the Numedal trail follows the river Numedalslågen, other sections of the route run through ever changing landscapes from the tops of mountains down to the sea. [118410] |Some short stretches of the road have gravel surfaces, others asphalt. [118420] |

[118430] |Family routes: [118440] |

[118450] |Some routes are particularly suitable for children, Dagalifjell to Rødberg (43,5 km through beautiful summer dairy farming districts), Veggli - Rollag (16 km) is flat and runs past sun-drenched cabins and houses dating back to the Middle Ages. [118460] |and Brufoss - Larvik (57 km along Numedalslågen on quiet roads with little traffic). [118470] |

[118480] |Signposting: [118490] |

[118510] |

[118520] |Cycle rental: [118530] |

[118540] |Contakt Kongsberg Turistservice AS, tlf. 32 29 90 50, e-mail: visit@kongsberg.no, web; www.visitkongsberg.no [118550] |

[118560] |Cycle repairs: [118570] |

[118580] |You can get spare parts and repair your cycle, en route. [118590] |

[118610] |

[118620] |www.numedal.net/numedalsruta [118630] |

[118640] |Information: [118650] |

[118660] |Geilo Turistinformasjon, T: +47 32 09 59 00, www.geilo.no / [118670] |

[118680] |Numedal Turist og Næringsservice AS, T: 47 32 74 13 90, [118690] |

[118710] |

[118720] |Larvik Turistkontor, T: +47 33 13 91 00, www.visitlarvik.no ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=6&KID=66 [118730] |The Numedal Cycle route [118740] |Route Description and map [118750] |

[118760] |The Numedal trail stretches from Geilo via Kongsberg to Larvik through beautiful, diversified landscapes. [118770] |For most of the way it follows the river Numedalslågen, Norway's second longest river, and it is steep, with a fall of as much as 1000 metres. [118780] |The route is relaxing, with little traffic. [118790] |Thanks to an excellent public transport network you can start and end your cycling trip wherever and whenever you wish. [118810] |

[118820] |From Geilo to Dagalifjell the terrain is hilly. [118830] |Those who rise to the occasion and pedal up the hills are amply rewarded by magnificent, panoramic views and many downhill slopes! [118840] |We recommend you to take a bus or taxi as it is hard work! [118850] |The stretch of road between Rødberg and Kongsberg, on the other hand, follows the bottom of the valley with the river Numedalslågen as a faithful travelling companion. [118860] |Numedal is famous for its many buildings dating back to the Middle Ages (before year 1537), four stave churches and as many as 41 other constructions. [118870] |So, on your way through the valley, you will see many magnificent farms and well kept houses. [118880] |Visitors are welcome in some of these fascinating buildings clustered around village squares. [118890] |

[118910] |A visit to the Norsk Bergverksmuseum and silver mines in Saggrenda is a "must". [118920] |The beautiful old church in Kongsberg and the Lågdalsmuseet are also well worth a visit. [118930] |

[118940] |Between Kongsberg and Larvik the route takes you through typical farming landscapes. [118950] |There are many farmhouse shops along the way and we strongly recommend that you stop and visit. [118960] |There are animals to watch, handcrafted gifts to buy or refreshments to enjoy. [118970] |You pass Kjærrafossen where traditional salmon fishing methods are still sworn by. [118980] |Damvann, a circular lake with towering mountains on all sides is just begging to be swam in and perhaps you'll be lucky and catch sight of a wood-nymph! [118990] |

[119010] |Fritzøe Museum and Larvik Sjøfartsmuseum are well worth a visit. [119020] |You can wander through the cool Bøkeskogen (birch forest) and contemplate the wonderful cycling trip you've just completed. [119030] |

;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=6&KID=67 [119040] |The Numedal Cycle route [119050] |Attractions and other activities [119060] |

[119070] |Geilo - Rødberg: [119080] |

[119090] |Geilojordet, is a rural environment in the middle of Geilo, dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. [119110] |

[119120] |Rafting, gorge kayaking and riverboarding in Dagal the upper region of the river Numedalslågens is where it all happens. [119130] |Call: Dagali Rafting, T: summer +47 32 09 38 20 and winter +47 22 23 75 09,: www.skiinfo.no/geilo/dagalirafting [119140] |

[119150] |Uvdal Stave Church was built in the 13th century, the panelling on the exterior of the church is from about 1760. [119160] |The church is elaborately decorated with unique rose paintings and wood carvings. [119170] |Original rose paintings are still visible on walls and ceiling. [119180] |For further information: T: +47 32 74 27 00, felles@nore-og-uvdal.kommune.no [119190] |

[119210] |The rectory storehouse on pillars and the school house are all that remain of the original buildings. [119220] |The collection presently consists of 13 buildings which originally come from farms and mountain dairy farms. [119230] |For further information, T: +47 32 74 27 00, felles@nore-og-uvdal.kommune.no [119240] |

[119250] |Rødberg - Kongsberg: [119260] |

[119270] |Nore 1 Besøkskraftverk (hydro power station) the pipes run up the side of the mountain with the power station perched at the bottom. [119280] |When the plant opened in 1928 it was the biggest in the world and supplied the whole of east Norway with electricity. [119290] |For further information call +47 32 74 13 90, ntn@numedal.net [119310] |Nore Stave Church was rebuilt as a cross-church in the first half of the 13th C, with a gallery, a chancel and brachia with apses. [119320] |This is most unusual for that period and whether or not there are other church buildings in Norway or Europe that Nore Stave Church could have been modelled on is still a mystery. [119330] |For further information T: +47 32 74 27 00, felles@nore-og-uvdal.kommune.no [119340] |

[119350] |Buildings from the Middle Ages - there are many of them in Numedal. [119360] |Several complete farms and individual buildings from the 17th 18th and 19th centuries have been preserved. [119370] |In all, 44 profane buildings and four stave churches built between 1160 and 1537 are still standing in Numedal, giving the valley a unique position when it comes to Middle Ages constructions. [119380] |

[119390] |Rødberg - Kongsberg: [119410] |Railway cycling - the place for railway cycling is along the abandoned Numedalsbanen from Veggli to Rødberg. [119420] |This part of the route is about 30 km long and you can take a break or spend the night in old railway stations or in holiday cabins. [119430] |For further information T: +47 32 74 79 00. [119440] |

[119450] |Rollag Stave Church is probably built between 1150-1200. [119460] |The church retained its original form up until approx. 1660. Later it was reconstructed and extended. [119470] |The alter from 1670 is a magnificent baroque piece. [119480] |The crucifix is late Gothic from the Middle Ages. [119490] |For further information, T: +47 32 74 75 00, felles@rollag.kommune.no [119510] |Rollag Hamlet was founded in 1956 and consists of 10 buildings and a collection of 700-800 artifacts. [119520] |This little community is near the Rollag Stave Church and the Rectory - Norway's oldest inhabited rectory. [119530] |For further information, +47 32 74 75 00, felles@rollag.kommune.no [119540] |

[119550] |Flesberg Church stands in the middle of Flesberg. [119560] |It was originally a stave church from the end of the 12th C. [119570] |In 1735 it underwent massive reconstruction and emerged as a cross church retaining the original stave church as the Ship. [119580] |For further information, T: +47 32 76 06 00, felles@flesberg.kommune.no [119590] |

[119610] |There is an impressive collection of tools and equipment from the mining community and of silver artifacts. [119620] |

[119630] |Den Kongelige Mynts Museum, (royal mint museum) Kongsberg Skimuseum (ski museum) and Kongsberg Våpenfabrikks Museum (modern weapons industry) is in the same building as the Bergverksmuseum. [119640] |You can inspect the mines eight kilometres southwest of Kongsberg at Saggrenda. [119650] |For further information, T: +47 32 72 32 00, bergverksmuseet@bvm.museum.no, www.bvm.museum.no [119660] |

[119670] |Lågdalsmuseet is the regional museum for Kongsberg, Numedal and Øvre Eiker collectively. [119680] |The outdoor museum consists of 35 rural and urban buildings. [119690] |The museum's main building houses Hjemmefrontmuseet for Kongsberg and Numedal, (war resistance museum) and Kongsberg Våpenfabrikks geværhistorie (firearms museum) from approx. 1830 to 1940. Norway's only museum of optic and spectacles is in the same building. [119710] |

[119720] |Kongsberg Church is in the centre of Kongsberg. [119730] |It was inaugurated in 1761 as part of Norway's largest church seating 2400 worshippers. [119740] |The church is elaborately furnished with baroque and rococo furnishings. [119750] |For further information, T: +47 32 86 60 30, postmottak@kongsberg.kommune.no, www.kongsberg.net/html/turisme/KBGkrk.htm [119760] |

[119770] |Kongsberg - Larvik: [119780] |

[119790] |Vassdragsmuseet Labro Labro (water and electricity museum) is next to Labrofossen (Labro waterfall) on the outskirts of Kongsberg. [119810] |For further information, T: +47 32 73 34 68, laagdalsmuseet.kongsberg@eunet.no, www.kongsberg.net/laagdalsmuseet [119820] |

[119830] |Numedalslågen is one of the best salmon rivers in Norway. [119840] |Brufoss, famous salmon fishing eldorado, lies just north of Svarstad. [119850] |Brufoss boasts a 6,5km stretch of prime salmon fishing waters, good signposting and paths giving anglers all their hearts desire. [119860] |

[119870] |Kjærrafossen Kjærrafossen an attractive salmon fishing spot where old salmon fishing methods are once more in use. [119880] |

[119890] |Damvann is a circular lake surrounded by majestic mountains (the Norwegian "Alps"). [119910] |

[119920] |Hedrum Bygdetun Bygdetun (historical rural hamlet museum) is in Kvelde. [119930] |Hedrum Historielag has been continuously supplementing this collection of historical buildings and artifacts from the village of Hedrum and neighbouring communities. [119940] |The museum functions as a cultural centre for the whole district, exhibiting local art and handicrafts and staging other cultural events all year. [119950] |

[119960] |Bøkeskogen in Larvik Larvik is the world's northernmost birch forest and the largest in Norway. [119970] |A beautiful recreation area. [119980] |Good walking tracks along the lake (Farrisvannet) leading to 80 or so graves, relics of populace migrations and of the Viking era. [119990] |www.visitlarvik.no [120010] |Farrisvannet, is roughly 20 km long and supplies almost the whole Vestfold district with drinking water. [120020] |The many islands and bays are perfect for boating and canoeing trips. [120030] |You'll find an abundance of berries and mushrooms, and a profusion of bird and wildlife on and around the lake. [120040] |

[120050] |Fritzøe Museum is on Langestrand island. [120060] |Starting in the 17th C a distinctive, urban environment has grown up around Larvik's and Norway's first industries. [120070] |Tools, equipment, drawings and models of the area illustrate what the iron production era in Larvik from approx. 1670-1870 was like. [120080] |It's a good idea to combine a visit to the museum with a stroll along the river Farris or around the cosy, picturesque houses on Langestrand. [120090] |For further information, T: +47 33 13 04 04, www.visitlarvik.no [120110] |Larvik Sjøfartsmuseum Sjøfartsmuseum (maritime museum) is housed in Larvik's oldest brick building, the characteristic Tollbod (customs shed) from the 18th C on the idyllic little island, Tollerodden. [120120] |Models of ships, paintings of sailing vessels and other artifacts bring to life Larviks maritime history. [120130] |A section of the museum is dedicated Colin Archer and his contribution to ship building, Fridtjof Nansens arctic ship "Fram" is one famous example of his expertise. [120140] |Larvik born Thor Heyerdahl has also been given his own section of the museum. [120150] |For further information, T: +47 33 13 04 04, www.visitlarvik.no ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=6&KID=68 [120160] |The Numedal Cycle route [120170] |Transport and Cycle rental [120180] |

[120190] |TRANSPORT [120210] |By rail: [120220] |

[120230] |Oslo - Geilo - Bergen (Bergensbanen) [120240] |

[120250] |Oslo - Kongsberg - Stavanger (Sørlandsbanen) [120260] |

[120270] |Oslo - Larvik - Skien (Vestfoldbanen): [120280] |

[120290] |Timetable/info. [120310] |

[120320] |By bus: [120330] |

[120340] |Geilo - Kongsberg - Larvik (both directions) several times daily. [120350] |Change busses at Kongsberg. [120360] |Nettbuss T: +47 32 77 12 20 [120370] |

[120380] |Oslo - Kongsberg:: every hour, all day in both directions. [120390] |TIMEkspressen, T: +47 35 02 60 00, www.timekspressen.no [120410] |By air: [120420] |

[120430] |Geilo Lufthavn Dagali, T: +47 32 09 51 00 [120440] |

[120450] |Sandefjord Lufthavn Torp,, T: +47 33 42 70 00 [120460] |

[120470] |Cycle transport: [120480] |

[120490] |On the Bergensbanen some trains have a special carriage for cycles so you can travel on the same train as your bike. [120510] |Call NSB`s customer telephone +47 815 00 888 for more information. [120520] |On domestic flights cycles can travel as luggage, except on smaller aircraft. [120530] |Clarify this when you book your flight. [120540] |Some busses on the Geilo - Kongsberg-Larvik route do have cycle-racks. [120550] |Call the bus company +47 32771220 in advance to make sure. [120560] |As a rule bikes can be taken on most boats and ferries. [120570] |

[120580] |CYCLE RENTAL: [120590] |

[120610] |This means that you can rent a cycle at one outlet and return it at another. [120620] |For further information about rentals and prices: www.sykkeltur.com or contact Vestfold Cykelutleie, T: +47 32 73 15 61 or T: +47 92 22 94 46. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=6&KID=69 [120630] |The Numedal Cycle route [120640] |Accommodation [120650] |

[120660] |"Cyclists Welcome" accommodation especially equipped with the cyclist in mind: safe cycle parking, good laundry facilities, cycle repair tool-box and tyre repair kit are all readily available. [120670] |Look for this sign on the door. [120680] |

[120690] |Geilo: [120710] |Bardøla Høyfjellshotell, 3580 Geilo, T: +47 32 09 04 00, F: +47 32 09 16 79, post@bardoela.no, www.bardoela.no [120720] |

[120730] |Park Inn Highland Hotell, 3580 Geilo, tlf: 32096100, fax: 32096101, info.highland@rezidoparkinn.com, www.geilo.rezidorparkinn.no [120740] |

[120750] |Hakkesetstølen, 3580 Geilo, T: +47 32 09 09 20, F: +47 32 09 33 54, bryplass@hakkeset.no, www.hakkeset.no [120760] |

[120770] |Uvdal: [120780] |

[120790] |Torsetlia Fjellstue og Hyttegrend, Dagalifjellet, 3632 Uvdal, T: +47 32 74 36 81, F: +47 32 74 38 03, post@torsetlia.no, www.torsetlia.no [120810] |Uvdal Camping. [120820] |3632 Uvdal, Tel:. +47 32 74 31 08, F: +47 32 74 38 06, aud.bjornsrud@uvdal-camping.no, www.uvdal-camping.no [120830] |

[120840] |Uvdal Vandrerhjem, 3632 Uvdal, T: +47 32 74 30 20, F: +47 32 74 30 20, www.vandrerhjem.no [120850] |

[120860] |Rødberg, Nore, Rollag og Lampeland: [120870] |

[120880] |Sevletunet, 3630 Rødberg, T: +47 32 74 15 86, F: +47 32 74 36 36, www.numedal.net/sevletunet [120890] |

[120910] |

[120920] |Søre Traaen Gård, 3626 Rollag, T: +47 32 74 68 38, F: +47 32 74 69 66, olav@traaen.no, www.traaen.no [120930] |

[120940] |Nordre Underberget Gård, 3623 Lampeland, T: +47 32760025, F: +47 32760400, dag-bil@online.no, www.blefjell.com [120950] |

[120960] |Lampeland Hotell, 3623 Lampeland, T: +47 32 76 20 46, F: +47 32 76 25 03, post@lampeland.no, www.lampeland.no [120970] |

[120980] |Kongsberg: [120990] |

[121010] |

[121020] |Kongsberg Vandrerhjem Bergmannen, Vinjes gate 1, 3616 Kongsberg, T: +47 32 73 20 24, F: +47 32 72 05 34, kongsberg.hostel@vandrerhjem.no, www.kongsberg-vandrerhjem.no [121030] |

[121040] |Svarstad: [121050] |

[121060] |Lindsverk Gjestegård, 3275 Svarstad, T: +47 33128496, F: +47 33128332 [121070] |

[121080] |Larvik: [121090] |

[121110] |

[121120] |Hovlandbanen Camping, Hovland, 3255 Larvik, T: +47 33114422, F: 33114400 ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=7&KID=70 [121130] |The Hallingdalen Route [121140] |Brief introduction [121150] |

[121160] |Start: [121170] |

[121180] |Geilo or Nesbyen [121190] |

[121210] |

[121220] |Nesbyen or Geilo [121230] |

[121240] |Distance: [121250] |

[121260] |77 km [121270] |

[121280] |Ascent: [121290] |

[121310] |

[121320] |Family routes: [121330] |

[121340] |The route Geilo-Nesbyen is quite suitable for children on their own bikes. [121350] |Gol and Nesbyen in particular offer many activities especially for children. [121360] |

[121370] |Family routes: [121380] |

[121390] |The route Geilo-Nesbyen is quite suitable for children on their own bikes. [121410] |

[121420] |Signposting: [121430] |

[121440] |The route is signposted with special wooden signs [121450] |

[121460] |Organised tours: [121470] |

[121480] |Fjellferie AS, Rotneim, 3550 Gol, T: +47 3207 6033, F: +47 3207 5333, post@fjellferie.no, www.fjellferie.no. [121490] |

[121510] |

[121520] |Fjell og Fjord Ferie AS, T: +47 32 02 99 26, F: +47 32 02 99 28, www.eventyrvegen.com, fjellogfjord@online.no, [121530] |

;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=7&KID=71 [121540] |The Hallingdalen Route [121550] |Route Description and map [121560] |

[121570] |The cycle trails in the Hallingdal region take you through beautiful, fairytale landscapes with mighty, untamed mountains and lush valleys as the main ingredients. [121580] |For most of the trail you cycle on woodland tracks and abandoned roads, along the banks of the rivers Hallingdalselva and Hemslia and the idyllic lake Krøderen. [121590] |

[121610] |Adventure and exciting things to do are waiting for you around every bend in the road. [121620] |Thriving communities along the route have much to offer, swimming pools, riding centres, zoos and museums etc. [121630] |Nature's abundance and diversity is a bottomless treasure trove of adventure - fishing, bathing, hiking etc. can be enjoyed in fantastic surroundings throughout the region. [121640] |

[121650] |The Adventure Trail, Route 7 from Geilo to Krødsherad is 164 km long with a 620 m. gradient. [121660] |It takes you past many delightful mountain hamlets, Ål, Torpo, Gol, Nesbyen, Flå and Noresund to name just a few. [121670] |

[121680] |The Adventure Trail, Route 52 from Gol to Hemsedal is 33 km long, gradient 440 m and follows the rippling river Hemsil. [121690] |Add to this the Fanitullvegen (not signposted) that runs through magnificent mountain landscapes between Hemsedal and Ål and you get the most perfect round-trip a cyclist can hope for in Hallingdal. [121710] |

[121720] |By making use of woodland paths and abandoned main roads you can discover any number of alternative routes and detours away from the main trail which will bring you to scenic and cultural landscapes that would otherwise remain hidden from you. [121730] |At the picturesque mountain summer farms you can take part in exciting activities, find a bed for the night and enjoy traditional farmhouse cooking. [121740] |The map of the Adventure Trail plus information from tourist offices will enable you to plan a cycling trip the way you want it to be. [121750] |

[121760] |Many other signposted cycle routes converge on the Adventure Trail: The Rallar Trail, the Milk Route, The Numedal Route and the Kongevegen (part of the trail from Hemsedal to Lærdal i currently under repair.) ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=7&KID=72 [121770] |The Hallingdalen Route [121780] |Attractions and other activities [121790] |

[121810] |

[121820] |Huso Fjellgard, www.pers.no, activities: Chieftain's Hall and the Nøkkensenteret - a Kittelsen inspired building where you can learn about hydro-power and its utilisation from the time it was introduced up until the present day. [121830] |

[121840] |Geilo: [121850] |

[121860] |Geilo jordet, www.geilo.no a rural hamlet with buildings from the 18th C in the town centre. [121870] |

[121880] |Fekjo, www.geilo.no a viking burial ground from about the year 900 AD. [121890] |It consists of 17 grave mounds, 10 of which have been excavated. [121910] |Ål: [121920] |

[121930] |Nesch Museum, www.aal-hallingdal.com with its 76 works of art, this is the most comprehensive Nesch collection in the world. [121940] |

[121950] |Torpo Stave Church, www.aal-hallingdal.com from the 12th C (Torpo in Ål county) [121960] |

[121970] |Gol: [121980] |

[121990] |Tropicana Badeland, www.pers.no, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Per's Hotel. [122010] |Middelalderparken, www.pers.no (Museum of Norwegian Mythology) next door to Gol Stave Church. [122020] |

[122030] |Gol Stave Church, www.pers.no an exact copy of the original stave church from the 13th C. [122040] |

[122050] |Visit Hallingglass for a demonstration of glass blowing and se how wine glasses, carafes and vases are made. [122060] |www.hallingglass.no [122070] |

[122080] |Nesbyen - Flå: [122090] |

[122110] |

[122120] |Hallingdal Folkemuseum www.museumsnett.no/hallingdal One of the oldest open air museums in the world, 25 historical wooden buildings, exquisitely decorated, set in beautiful surroundings. [122130] |Rose painted interior and 20 000 artifacts from the Hallingdal region. [122140] |

[122150] |Flå - Krøderen: [122160] |

[122170] |Vassfaret Bjørnepark: www.vassfaret-bjornepark.no 3539 Flå, T: +47 32 05 35 10, this is the place to be if you want to meet bears and moose in their natural elements. [122180] |

[122190] |Villa Fridheim: www.skiinfo.no/norefjell/villafridheim /, Fairytale castle on the banks of Krøderfjorden. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=7&KID=74 [122210] |The Hallingdalen Route [122220] |Transport and Cycle rental [122230] |

[122240] |TRANSPORT [122250] |

[122260] |By rail: [122270] |

[122280] |Oslo - Nesbyen - Gol - Ål - Geilo - Bergen [122290] |Special cycle train daily from 27.06.01 - 16.09.01. Departure from Oslo 0631 am with arrival Gol 0947 am and Geilo 1031 am Departure from Bergen 1458 pm with arrival Geilo 1813 pm and Gol 1857 pm For further information: www.nsb.no/persont/rutetider/rutetider.html and www.nsb.no/EN [122310] |By express bus: [122320] |

[122330] |Oslo - Noresund - Nesbyen - Gol - Hemsedal - Lærdal - Sogndal - Førde: NORWAYexpress bus, (Route 170/1671) T: +47 815 44 444, www.nor-way.no [122340] |

[122350] |Cycle transport: [122360] |

[122370] |Your bike can travel with you on special cycle trains and on the express train Oslo-Bergen-Oslo. [122380] |Make your cycle reservation when you book your own ticket. [122390] |Price per bicycle NOK 90. [122410] |

[122420] |CYCLE RENTAL [122430] |

[122440] |Lars Slettemoen AS: [122450] |

[122460] |3550 Gol, T: +47 32076840, mobile 901 00 287, slettem@online.no. [122470] |Offer one-way rentals, this means that you rent your bike at one outlet and return it at another ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=7&KID=75 [122480] |The Hallingdalen Route [122490] |Accommodation [122510] |"Cyclists Welcome" accommodation especially equipped with the cyclist in mind: safe cycle parking, good laundry facilities, cycle repair tool-box and tyre repair kit are all readily available. [122520] |Look for this sign on the door. [122530] |

[122540] |Hemsedal: [122550] |

[122560] |Nordlandia Skogstad Hotel, N- 3560 Hemsedal, T: +47 32 05 50 00, F: +47 32 05 50 01, service@skogstad.norlandia.no, www.norlandia.no/skogstad [122570] |

[122580] |Geilo: [122590] |

[122610] |

[122620] |Øen Turistsenter, N- 3580 Geilo, T: +47 32 08 70 60, F: +47 32 08 70 66, www.oenturist.no, post@oenturist.no [122630] |

[122640] |Ål: [122650] |

[122660] |Rødungstølen Høyfjellshotell, N- 3570 Ål, T: +47 32084622, F: +47 32084748, info@rodungstol.no, www.rodungstol.no [122670] |

[122680] |Gol: [122690] |

[122710] |

[122720] |Nesbyen: [122730] |

[122740] |Qvisten Apartement og Servicesenter, N- 3540 Nesbyen, T: +47 32 07 17 00, F: +47 32 07 01 74, nessel@frisurf.no [122750] |

[122760] |Flå: [122770] |

[122780] |Vik Gjestgiveri Kro og Motell, N- 3539 Flå, T: +47 32 05 01 36, F: +47 32 05 04 09 ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=8&KID=76 [122790] |The Discovery Trail - Bjorli-Dombås-Grimsdalen [122810] |

[122820] |Start/finish/distance: [122830] |

[122840] |Bjorli - Dombås 60 km, [122850] |Dombås - Folldal 60 km, [122860] |Folldal - Hjerkinn 30 km, [122870] |Hjerkinn - Dombås 35 km [122880] |Alternative ruter: [122890] |Lora - Brenden Seter 16 km [122910] |Lesja - Aursjøen 40 km [122920] |

[122930] |Ascent: [122940] |

[122950] |425 m [122960] |

[122970] |The route: [122980] |

[122990] |Quiet roads. [123010] |

[123020] |Family routes: [123030] |

[123040] |The whole length of the route is suitable for children on their own bikes. [123050] |

[123060] |Signposting: [123070] |

[123080] |The route is signposted with special cyclist signposts. [123090] |

[123110] |

[123120] |Bjorli and Dombås. [123130] |

[123140] |Internet: [123150] |

[123160] |Lesja kommune [123170] |Dovre kommune [123180] |

[123190] |Information: [123210] |Bjorli Turistkontor, 2669 Bjorli [123220] |tlf: 61 24 56 45, fax: 61 24 56 40 [123230] |info@bjorli.no [123240] |www.bjorli.no [123250] |Dombås Turistkontor [123260] |2660 Dombås [123270] |tlf: 61 24 14 44 [123280] |fax: 61 24 11 90 [123290] |info@dovrenett.no ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=8&KID=77 [123310] |The Discovery Trail - Bjorli-Dombås-Grimsdalen [123320] |Route Description and map [123330] |

[123340] |Lesja and Dovre counties in upper Gudbrandsdalen, the very heart of Norway, are two of the most mountainous districts in the country. [123350] |To the west lies Bjorli snuggling between Gudbrandsdalen and Romsdalen and with Tafjordfjella as next-door neighbour. [123360] |From Bjorli, Lesja spreads eastwards towards Dovre with lush cultural valley landscapes surrounded by vast, towering mountain ranges. [123370] |The mountainous Dovre county boasts two national parks, Dovrefjell and Rondane. [123380] |

[123390] |Not only does the route take you through stunning cultural landscapes, it also takes you through hundreds of years of history. [123410] |

[123420] |If you come by train Dombås, Lesja or Bjorli are excellent starting points. [123430] |The signposted track continues east from Bjorli on good, hard, gravel surfaces. [123440] |The river Rauma starts its journey westwards to the Romsdalfjord from here, and you cycle along with it. [123450] |Then, follow the southern tip of the Lesjaskogsvannet lake, a watery buffer between two of Norway's most famous rivers, Rauma and Gudbrandsdalslågen, and their source. [123460] |The route takes you past Lesjaverk and eastwards along Lågen via Lesjaleierne. [123470] |There's a detour (approx. 20 km.) from Lora through the valley, Lesjadalen that will take you to beautiful summer dairy farms still operating in the good old fashioned way. [123480] |

[123490] |At Lesja, the town square with its cluster of historical rural buildings and Lesja Church are worth stopping to look at before starting on the last lap down to Dombås on the "back-road" route. [123510] |A little further on, in Dombås, take a break/spend the night or head for Dovrefjell and a mosk safari. [123520] |You then either continue on the "back-road" route down to Dovre or take the Øverbygdsvegen (upper country road). [123530] |En route, relish traditional farmhouse cooking at Budsjord Farm (a listed building). [123540] |Further south you come to the Bygningshistorisk (historical buildings) Park where you are given an overview of traditional building techniques. [123550] |The Discovery Trail continues along Grimsdalen, one of the longest dairy farming valleys in Norway, where the wild life can be studied at close range! [123560] |The entire valley is 1000 m above sea level, in the Rondane National Park. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=8&KID=78 [123570] |The Discovery Trail - Bjorli-Dombås-Grimsdalen [123580] |Attractions and other activities [123590] |

[123610] |

[123620] |Bjorli: [123630] |

[123640] |Bjorli Golfklubb 9-hole course in beautiful surroundings by the river Rauma. [123650] |For further information: T: +47 61 24 56 45. [123660] |

[123670] |Lesja: [123680] |

[123690] |Lesja Jernverk, (ironworks) 2667 Lesjaverk, T: +47 61 24 40 50. [123710] |

[123720] |Lesja Bygdetun, 2665 Lesja, tlf: 61 24 38 68. [123730] |Vibrant rural museum with historical buildings from Lesja, and other permanent exhibitions. [123740] |Sale of antiques and demonstrations of techniques used in the ironworks. [123750] |Traditional farmhouse cooking. [123760] |

[123770] |Lesja Kirke, a cogged log cross church from 1749 next door to Lesja Bygdetunet offering guided tours every day during the season. [123780] |

[123790] |Dalsida Natur- og Kultursti a 10 km long walk path with 24 information boards with info. [123810] |You can either walk part of the path, or all of it. [123820] |

[123830] |Uppistugu Hågåseter, operates the mountain dairy farm by traditional methods. [123840] |Traditional farmhouse cooking is served. [123850] |

[123860] |Lora: [123870] |

[123880] |Brenden Seter in Lordalen,, T: +47 94 14 93 28, Traditional farmhouse cooking with the farm's own produce. [123890] |

[123910] |

[123920] |Budsjord Gard, T: +47 61 24 04 88/61 24 03 55, F: +47 61 24 03 55, budsjord@online.no. [123930] |

[123940] |Freda gard, traditional farmhouse cooking is served, tours and sale of antiques. [123950] |

[123960] |Bygningshistorisk park, T: +47 161 24 02 07, stmoldal@online.no. [123970] |Here, traditional old building techniques are still practiced. [123980] |A reconstructed chain-saw, tar burning and tours. [123990] |

[124010] |

[124020] |Dovregubbens Rike- Trollpark,, (the Kingdom of the Mountain King) T: +47 61 24 13 33, F: +47 61 24 13 33, trollpark@dovrenett.no, www.dovrenett.no/trollpark. [124030] |trollpark Excitement park with characters from fairytales and superstitions. [124040] |Special cinema showing nature films filmed locally. [124050] |

[124060] |Rondane najonalpark became Norway's first national park in 1962. [124070] |DNT maintains an excellent network of hiking paths for foot tourists. [124080] |Abundance of plant and wild life. [124090] |For further information, T: +47 61 24 14 44, info@dovrenett.no, www.dovrenett.no [124110] |Dovrefjell nasjonalpark was opened in 1974. [124120] |This is the domain of mosk oxen. [124130] |Snøhetta (2286 moh) is the highest mountain top in the park. [124140] |For further information T: +47 61 24 14 44, info@dovrenett.no, www.dovrenett.no [124150] |

[124160] |Fokstumyra naturreservat from 1969. [124170] |At the last count there were 140 species of birds in the area, of these, 60 nesting. [124180] |A 6 km special path. [124190] |For further information T: +47 61 24 14 44, info@dovrenett.no, www.dovrenett.no [124210] |OTHER ACTIVITIES [124220] |

[124230] |Horse riding: [124240] |

[124250] |Hjerkinn Fjellridning, 2661 Hjerkinn, T: +47 61 24 29 27, anne.stine.ekre@hjerkinn.no [124260] |

[124270] |Paddling on the Lesjaskogsvatnet: [124280] |

[124290] |Gamasje Fjellsport, 2669 Bjorli, T: +47 61 24 55 74 [124310] |Flightseeing: [124320] |

[124330] |Bjorli Turistkontor, 2669 Bjorli, T: +47 61 24 56 45, bjorli@online.no [124340] |

[124350] |Mosk and moose safari: [124360] |

[124370] |Dovrefjell Aktivitiessenter, 2660 Dombås, T: +47 61 24 15 55 [124380] |

[124390] |Toppturer: [124410] |please contact the activities centres or tourist offices. [124420] |

[124430] |Fishing in the river Lågen: [124440] |

[124450] |contact tourist offices. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=8&KID=79 [124460] |The Discovery Trail - Bjorli-Dombås-Grimsdalen [124470] |Transport and Cycle rental [124480] |

[124490] |TRANSPORT [124510] |By rail: [124520] |

[124530] |Åndalsnes - Bjorli (Raumabanen): [124540] |

[124550] |Oslo - Dombås - Trondheim (Dovrebanen): [124560] |

[124570] |For timetable and route info. [124580] |NSB`s customer telephon: T: +47 815 00 888, www.nsb.no [124590] |

[124610] |

[124620] |Bergen - Dombås - Oslo: [124630] |

[124640] |Trondheim - Dombås - Oslo: [124650] |For timetable and route info.: [124660] |NORWAY Bussekspress, T: +47 815 44 444, www.nor-way.no [124670] |Lesja Bilruter - the bus service for this stretch. [124680] |

[124690] |Cycle transport: [124710] |You can take your bike with you on most local lines, call NSB's customer telephone 47 + 815 00 888 for further information. [124720] |Taking your bike on the express busses can be a problem, call the bus company for further information. [124730] |The local busses will usually take your bike as well. [124740] |

[124750] |CYCLE RENTAL: [124760] |

[124770] |Bjorli Turistkontor, 2669 Bjorli, T: +47 61 24 56 45, www.bjorli.no [124780] |

[124790] |Dombås Turistkontor, 2660 Dombås, T. +47 61 24 14 44, www.dovrenett.no [124810] |Cycles can be rented at one tourist office and returned at another. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=8&KID=80 [124820] |The Discovery Trail - Bjorli-Dombås-Grimsdalen [124830] |Accommodation [124840] |

[124850] |"Cyclists Welcome" accommodation especially equipped with the cyclist in mind: safe cycle parking, good laundry facilities, cycle repair tool-box and tyre repair kit are all readily available. [124860] |Look for this sign on the door. [124870] |

[124880] |Bjorli-Lesja: [124890] |

[124910] |

[124920] |Bjorligard Hotell, 2669 Bjorli, tlf 61244400, fax 61244401, post@bjorligard.no www.bjorligard.no [124930] |

[124940] |Dovre: [124950] |

[124960] |Toftemo Turiststasjon, 2662 Dovre, T: +47 61 24 00 45, F: +47 61 24 04 83, grimsdalshytta@lesja/data.no [124970] |

[124980] |DNT-Grimsdalshytta, 2662 Dovre, T: +47 61 23 17 88/94 14 87 76, F: +47 61 23 17 88, post@toftemo.no [124990] |

[125010] |

[125020] |Dombås Gård, Cottages and Caravancamp 2660, Dombås, T: +47 61 24 10 26/61 24 18 33, F: +47 61 24 18 65, dombaasgaard@dovrenett.no ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=9&KID=81 [125030] |Along the Sognefjord [125040] |Brief introduction [125050] |

[125060] |Start/Finish [125070] |

[125080] |Lærdal (Borlaug) - Luster (Turtagrø). [125090] |You may also cycle from Hafslo in Luster to Veitastrand [125110] |Distance: [125120] |

[125130] |approx. 130 km. [125140] |

[125150] |Ascent: [125160] |

[125170] |875 m. [125180] |

[125190] |The route: [125210] |The trail, for the most part asphalt roads, is partly hilly and partly flat. [125220] |In Lærdal you cycle on ancient Viking roads (Vindhellavegen/Seltåsvegen) - both are steep and bumpy in parts (you will have to wheel your bike). [125230] |The stretch of road between the Kaupanger ferry quay and Sogndal is busy, with quite a lot of traffic. [125240] |You can take your cycle with you on most buses. [125250] |Steep, uphill climb from Fortun to Turtagrø. [125260] |

[125270] |Family routes: [125280] |

[125290] |The greater part of the route in Lærdal and the road between Urnes and Skjolden are quite suitable for children on their own bikes. [125310] |Signposting: [125320] |

[125330] |The rout is signposten with special signposts. [125340] |

[125350] |Cycle rental: [125360] |

[125370] |Lærdal, Sogndal and Luster. [125380] |

[125390] |Information: [125410] |Aurland og Lærdal reiselivslag, Tel 47: + 57 641207, Fax: + 47 57 66 64 22, www.alr.no. [125420] |Luster reiselivslag Tel: + 47 57 68 55 00, Fax: + 47 57 68 55 01, postmaster@lustertourist.no, Fjord Norge: www.fjordnorway.no [125430] |General info on http://www.sognefjord.no/bicycle.asp ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=9&KID=82 [125440] |Along the Sognefjord [125450] |Route Description and map [125460] |

[125470] |Fjord Norway In Miniature! [125480] |This is where you'll find Norway's most dramatic fjord landscapes with deep valleys, cascading waterfalls and snowclad mountain tops. [125490] |The Sognefjord - the longest and most beautiful fjord in the world, the Jotunheimen National Park - the most "alpine" region in Northern Europe, the stave churches in Borgund, Kaupanger and Urnes are all tantalizing samples of the specialities this part of Norway has to offer, as are the old Viking roads and the idyllic villages Lærdal and Solvorn, to name just two. [125510] |

[125520] |If you set off from Lærdal (Borlaug) the first big attraction you come to en route is the beautiful Borgund Stave Church. [125530] |Further on down Lærdalen you cycle past impressive ancient road networks, some dating as far back as the Middel Ages. [125540] |You must take the time to visit Norsk Villakssenter and Gamle Lærdalsøyri with their especially beautiful rural settlements. [125550] |From Lærdal take the ferry to Kaupanger where you may visit the Kaupanger stavechurch (1190), Kaupanger Estate and the Sogn Folkmuseum. [125560] |From there you cycle towards Sogndal where you cross the bridge at Loftesnes (we recommend a detour into Sogndal, the district centre of the region with good shops and restaurants) before you turn right towards Luster (rv55) [125570] |Then on to lovely Solvorn over Hafslo and by ferry to Urnes. [125580] |The stave church on Urnes is listed by UNESCO as one of the worlds most preservation worthy cultural monuments. [125590] |

[125610] |You'll pass Munthehuset, the old cultural centre and, if the fancy takes you can, you can go on a canoeing trip from here. [125620] |At the Fjordstova on Skjolden you can take a dip in the swimming pool or climb the indoor climbers wall. [125630] |The route from Fortun to Turtagrø is definitely up hill, but, having managed it, you come to Jotunheimen. [125640] |Of course, it is perfectly possible to cycle across Sognefjell to Lom but it is steep and the summer bus service over the mountain is excellent, several departures a day. [125650] |

[125660] |You can easily combine cycling along the Sognefjord and the Old Navvy Road. [125670] |Just take the express ferry between Lærdal and Kaupanger/Flåm (daily all summer) and you can enjoy the Old Navvy Road, Lærdal or Luster. ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=9&KID=83 [125680] |Along the Sognefjord [125690] |Attractions and other activities [125710] |Lærdal: [125720] |

[125730] |www.alr.no [125740] |Borgund Stave Church built in 1150 is the most unique of all Norwegian stave churches Tel: + 47 57 66 81 09. [125750] |

[125760] |Old Lærdalsøyri is a complete historical rural environment built between 1700 and 1800 AD very seldom seen on the west coast, with art galleries, museums and artisan crafts. [125770] |

[125780] |Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre gives us a glimse into the life of the Atlantic salmon and salmon fishing traditions; observatory, exhibitions and a award winning film about wild salmon, fts@fronningen.com [125790] |

[125810] |

[125820] |www.sognefjorden.no [125830] |Sogn Folkemuseum illustrates life near the Sognefjorden the last 4-500 years Tel: + 47 57 67 82 06, aagee@dhs.museum.no [125840] |

[125850] |Luster: [125860] |

[125870] |www.Luster.kommune.fjordinfo.no [125880] |Urnes Stav Church built about 1150 AD is the oldest stave church in Norway. [125890] |It is featured on UNESCO's list of the most valuable cultural monuments in the world, Tel: + 47 57 68 55 00. [125910] |Solvorn: [125920] |

[125930] |Galleri Walaker, exhibition of quality local and national art [125940] |

[125950] |And while you are in the area it's a good idea to take a trip to: [125960] |Breheimsenteret in Jostedal A journey in time, through 2000 years from the Ice Age up until our own time. [125970] |Ticket for glacier trips, Tel +47 57 68 32 50, www.jostedal.com [125980] |

[125990] |NigardsGlacier:. [126010] |Jostedalen Breførerlag (glacier guides association). [126020] |Internasjonal and accredited guides, glacier and climbing lessons and ski-ing trips, www.jostedalen-breforarlag.no [126030] |

[126040] |Sognefjellsvegen Sognefjellsvegen is Norway's most important national highway. [126050] |Sognefjellvegen, Rv 55 from Gudbrandsdalen is an exiting way to get to Sognefjorden. [126060] |The scenery is magnificent and there are several excellent viewpoints where you can stop and admire. [126070] |Highest point is 1 400 metres above sea level. [126080] |Steep climb from Luster - beautiful views ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=9&KID=84 [126090] |Along the Sognefjord [126110] |

[126120] |TRANSPORT [126130] |

[126140] |By air: [126150] |

[126160] |Sogndal Airport, Widerøes Airlines, Tel: +47 51 65 76 90, flights daily to/from Oslo and Bergen. [126170] |

[126180] |By ferry: [126190] |

[126210] |

[126220] |By express boat: [126230] |

[126240] |Bergen - Sogndal, daily all year (4 hours) [126250] |

[126260] |Flåm - Kaupanger/Lærdal [126270] |

[126280] |For timetable of Local boats Sogn og Fjordane, Tel: +47 55 90 70 70, www.fylkesbaatane.no [126290] |

[126310] |

[126320] |Oslo/Bergen - Myrdal - Flåm, NSB`s customer telephone +47 815 00 888, www.flaamsbana.no, www.nsb.no. [126330] |

[126340] |By express bus: [126350] |

[126360] |Oslo/Bergen/Lillehammer - Lærdal, daily all year [126370] |

[126380] |Norway Bussekspress Tel: +47 815 44 444, ruteinformasjon@nor-way.no, www.nor-way.no [126390] |

[126410] |

[126420] |Lærdal - Kaupanger: www.fylkesbaatane.no [126430] |

[126440] |Solvorn - Urnes: tourist@luster.kommune.no [126450] |

[126460] |Cycle transport: [126470] |

[126480] |On most local lines you can take your cycle onto the train with you. [126490] |Call NSB`s customer telephone +47 815 00 888 for more information. [126510] |Clarify this when you book your flight. [126520] |Getting your cycle on a bus is often difficult. [126530] |Call the bus company in advance to make sure. [126540] |As a rule bikes can be taken on to most boats and ferries. [126550] |

[126560] |CYCLE RENTAL ;;;eng_Rute.asp?ID=9&KID=85 [126570] |Along the Sognefjord [126580] |Accommodation [126590] |

[126610] |Look for this sign on the door. [126620] |

[126630] |Sogndal: [126640] |

[126650] |Vesterland Feriepark, 6852 Sognsdal, tlf 47: + 57627100, fax 47: + 57627200, www.vesterland.no [126660] |

[126670] |Stedje Camping, postboks 1, 6856 Sogndal, tlf: +47 57671012, fax 47: + 57671190, scamping@online.no [126680] |

[126690] |Kjørnes Camping, 6856 Sogndal, tlf: +47 57674580 [126710] |Luster: [126720] |

[126730] |Skjolden Hotel, 6876 Skjolden Tel: + 47 57 68 66 06, Fax: + 47 57 68 67 20. skjoldenhotel@skjolden.com [126740] |

[126750] |Gjestgivargarden Walaker Hotell, 6897 Solvorn, Tel: + 47 57 68 42 07, Fax: + 47 57 68 45 44. walaker.hotell@sf.telia.no ;;;om.asp?lang=ENG [126760] |The Institution for Cycle Tourism [126770] |The Institution for Cycle Tourism has existed since 1998 and is responsible for the website Bike-norway.com [126780] |The Institution's aim is to develop Norway as a cycling holiday destination in close co-operation with local, regional and national business sectors. [126790] |Important business partners are Innovasjon Norge (Innovation Norway) and Statens Vegvesen (Norway's Highways Department). [126810] |Our address: [126820] |Stiftelsen sykkelturisme i Norge [126830] |Postal adress: [126840] |Nadderudlia 14 [126850] |1357 Bekkestua [126860] |

[126870] |Contact: [126880] |Irene Siljan [126890] |Phone: +47 952 31 706 [126910] |

[126920] |Bergen office: [126930] |Stiftelsen Sykkelturisme i Norge [126940] |Co/Kaizen as [126950] |C. Sundtsgt. 10 [126960] |5004 Bergen [126970] |Fax: 55 23 04 42 [126980] |Org No. 879 727 502 [126990] |Account No. 1602 57 04472 [127010] |Informasjonsider: sykling - ferdigpakke - sykkelrute - sykkelturist - syklistvennlig reisemål ;;;Reisemal.asp?ID=1&KID=28&lang=ENG [127020] |Smøla [127030] |Brief introduction [127040] |

[127050] |Start: [127060] |

[127070] |Tour nr 100: "In Viking land" start Edøy [127080] |Tour nr 101: "Over the moors" start Straumen [127090] |Tour nr 102: "With wind in the sails" start Hopen [127110] |

[127120] |Finish: [127130] |

[127140] |Tour nr 100: Finish Straumen [127150] |Tour nr 101: Finish Hopen [127160] |Tour nr 102: Finish Smøla Vindpark [127170] |Tour nr 103: Finish Veiholmen [127180] |

[127190] |Distance: [127210] |Tour nr 100: 10 km [127220] |Tour nr 101: 25 km [127230] |Tour nr 102: 10 km [127240] |Tour nr 103: 10 km [127250] |

[127260] |Ascent: [127270] |

[127280] |300 m [127290] |

[127310] |

[127320] |Smøla is the biggest island in Møre og Romsdal, situated at the north-western border of the county towards Sør-Trøndelag. [127330] |The island is flat with a highest point above sea-level close to 70 m All roads are well suited for biking. [127340] |

[127350] |The island has close to 2300 inhabitants and several exciting accommodation possibilities [127360] |

[127370] |Four excellent cycling routes are signposted and very accessible: "In Viking land", "Over the moors", "With wind in the sails", and "The coastline road". [127380] |

[127390] |By ferry and express boat: Daily there are several express boat departures and arrivals to and from Trondheim (3 h) and Kristiansund (30 min From the mainland there is a ferry every hour back and forth from Vinsternes in Aure (northbound) and Aukan in Tustna (southbound). [127410] |By plain: [127420] |Kvernberget, Kristiansund, and Værnes, Trondheim. [127430] |

[127440] |By bus/train [127450] |Train to Trondheim, Oppdal or Åndalsnes, and then several daily buses to the express boat departure points. [127460] |

[127470] |Family route: [127480] |

[127490] |Family friendly: All the trips are easy to cycle, and are suited for children as well as adults [127510] |Signposting: [127520] |

[127530] |Cycle rental: [127540] |

[127550] |Hopen tlf. 95751730 [127560] |

[127570] |Organised tours: [127580] |

[127590] |Information: [127610] |Veyen Vertskapskontor tlf. 91820450 Post@veyen.com or Smøla Næringssenter tlf. 71540080 mail: einar.wikan@omss.no, Hopen Aktivitetsgård tlf. 95751730 ;;;Reisemal.asp?ID=1&KID=29&lang=ENG [127620] |Smøla [127630] |Route Description and map [127640] |

[127650] |Route 1 (10 km) [127660] |In Viking land (Edøy-Straumen): [127670] |From the moment you set ashore in Edøy, the traffic crossing point of Smøla, you will feel that you have touched historical ground. [127680] |The old stone church from about year 1200 proves the presence of people from very far back. [127690] |The islands you will cross before you come to mainland Smøla are linked by a number of bridges. [127710] |The island called Kuli hosts a big archaeological spot. [127720] |The first human residence registered here is from approximately 1850 b. [127730] |Christ. [127740] |At the Kuli farm there is a copy of the well-known Kuli rune stone. [127750] |This rune stone is the first verified proof of Christianity in Norway, with the inscription in rune letters: "Tore and Hallvard rose this stone after Ulv ... twelve years had Christianity been in Norway." [127760] |By leaving the main road you can visit the village of Rosvoll. [127770] |Here the local authorities and associations have made visiting the old rectory comfortable by installing picnic facilities and constructing a marina for small boats. [127780] |From here there's only a short walk to the Rosvoll hill, one of the view points over the Smøla coastline. [127790] |

[127810] |Tourist Information: Statoil Service Smøla, Straumen, tel. 71541292 [127820] |Grocery: ICA, Straumen, tel. 71541182 [127830] |Accommodation: Smøla Motell, tel. 7144400 (motel/lcamping [127840] |Canoe/kayak rental: Himmel og Hav, tel. 91811445/95137621/97776860 [127850] |Sights: Edøy old church, the archaeological field of Kuli, the Kuli rune stone, Rosvoll rectory. [127860] |

[127870] |Route 2 (25 km) [127880] |Over the moors: [127890] |You cycle from Straumen along the national road 669 to Nelvika, where you turn left up the county road to Frostadheia. [127910] |Smøla is one of the biggest producers of swedes and carrots harvested in September/October. [127920] |This stretch offers numerous good lakes for fishing. [127930] |The sea trout ascends the streams, and bites generously regardless the kind of bait you use. [127940] |The Smøla moors are also well suited for hiking, and at certain times of the year the hunting season offers game like deer, hare and goose. [127950] |

[127960] |From about 1930 up to our times, thrifty settlers have laid the foundation of modern farming. [127970] |The history of bog farming is represented at the Bog Museum, situated at the closed "attempt" farm run by the state of Norway until the middle of the nineties. [127980] |Over the last moor before you arrive at Sætran, the open sea appears with nearby islands Hitra and Frøya in the horizon. [127990] |In Sætran you can book a deep-sea fishing trip on a staffed fishing boat, or you can rent your own smaller boat. [128010] |The "Hopenvassdraget" - one of the best spots for inland fishing - is also in the same area. [128020] |

[128030] |Facts route 2: [128040] |Tourist information:Shell, Sætran, tel. 71541182 [128050] |Shopping mall: Norsia kjøpesenter, Hopen [128060] |Accomodation: Hopen Brygge, Hopen, tel. 71540010, Smøla havfiskesenter, Sætran, tel. 91833530 [128070] |Sights: The Norwegian Bog Museum, tel. [128080] |Smøla kommune 71544600 [128090] |

[128110] |With wind in the sails (Hopen - Smøla wind farm) [128120] |From the Hopen community centre you can go 5 km south along the national road 669 to Smøla wind farm, which is Norway's largest wind power plant. [128130] |The plant was opened by King Harald in September 2002. [128140] |Along the road you will probably meet your first sea eagle very quickly, due to the fact that this is where they have their nests. [128150] |Smøla is to be counted among the most interesting bird areas in Norway. [128160] |Not only sea eagles, but also a number of other rare species can be observed on the island. [128170] |

[128180] |The inhabitants of Smøla have always worked with the forces of nature. [128190] |In the past as well as now, we have used wind for all possible purposes. [128210] |

[128220] |Between the mills the construction of numerous roads make the area excellent for cycling. [128230] |Along the roads and out on the moors there are a lot of freshwater ponds perfect for a fresh swim or some serious fishing. [128240] |You can choose your route freely in the wind farm - both the wind and the power company Statkraft wish you welcome! [128250] |

[128260] |On this route there are no service facilities, but if you take the national road a few kilometres further south, you will find a village called Dyrnes with a boarding house, a country shop and a nine hole golf course available. [128270] |

[128280] |Route 4 (11 km) [128290] |The coastline road (Hopen-Veiholmen) [128310] |The road out there was opened in 1977, and up to that time Veiholmen was an isolated community of 500 inhabitants which mainly made its living from fishing. [128320] |Today you will meet a modern fishing village where tourists have discovered several of the old sea houses. [128330] |The road to Veiholmen crosses many islets and rocks all the way to the old "Været". [128340] |

[128350] |It is an experience in itself just to be in this particular environment. [128360] |However, if you should wish to visit Veiholmen more thoroughly, you have several options. [128370] |You might want to join a local and go deep-sea fishing on a staffed boat, or visit the costal culture collection of "Brenneriet", or perhaps the Sanden museum in an old captain's house from the 17th century. [128380] |You can also rent a smaller boat and glide between well polished skerries and islets, or bring your diving equipment in order to explore the exciting under-surface life. [128390] |As far out as you can come lies the Hauggjela lighthouse, today equipped to host tourists. [128410] |

[128420] |Right in the middle of "Været" there is a monument representing the "Fisherman's Wife" - the story of a life of grind and worries, care and consideration - a life where the close environment is in the centre. [128430] |If you have a look around, you will most certainly meet her, in her daily work ... [128440] |

[128450] |Facts route 4: [128460] |Grocery: COOP, Veiholmen, tel. 71542294 [128470] |Accommodation: Havkroa, tel. 71542294, Vågarbryggå, tel. 41663431, or one of the many boat houses on "Været". ;;;Reisemal.asp?ID=1&KID=30&lang=ENG [128480] |Smøla [128490] |Attractions and other activities [128510] |In Viking land (Edøy-Straumen): [128520] |

[128530] |Edøy old church, the archaeological field of Kuli, the Kuli rune stone, Rosvoll rectory. [128540] |

[128550] |Over the moors: [128560] |

[128570] |The Norwegian Bog Museum, tel. Smøla kommune 71544600 ;;;Reisemal.asp?ID=1&KID=31&lang=ENG [128580] |Smøla [128590] |Transport and Cycle rental [128610] |Transport and Cycle rental: [128620] |

[128630] |Transport and Cycle rental: Veyen Vertskapskontor [128640] |tlf. 91820450, epost post@veyen.com, www.veyen.com ;;;Reisemal.asp?ID=1&KID=32&lang=ENG [128650] |Smøla [128660] |Accommodation [128670] |

[128680] |"Cyclists Welcome" accommodation especially equipped with the cyclist in mind: safe cycle parking, good laundry facilities, cycle repair tool-box and tyre repair kit are all readily available. [128690] |Look for this sign on the door. ;;;Reisemal.asp?ID=2&KID=33&lang=ENG [128710] |Brief introduction [128720] |

[128730] |Start: [128740] |

[128750] |All the suggestions starts by Rauland Tourist Office at Gamlekroa in Rauland centre. [128760] |

[128770] |Finish: [128780] |

[128790] |All the suggestions ends by Rauland Tourist Office at Gamlekroa in Rauland centre. [128810] |Distance: [128820] |

[128830] |Suggestion nr 110: 42,5 km [128840] |Suggestion nr 111: 8,5 km [128850] |Suggestion nr 112: 15 km [128860] |

[128870] |Ascent: [128880] |

[128890] |Largest height difference: 300 m [128910] |The route: [128920] |

[128930] |Suggestion number 110 is the longest and has the largest height difference (300 m). [128940] |The tour follows a medium trafficked asphalt road for approx. 33,5 km and 9 km along a private gravelled road. [128950] |

[128960] |Suggestion number 111 goes along a medium trafficked asphalt road. [128970] |Several small hills and a height difference of approx. 50 m. [128980] |

[128990] |Suggestion number 112 goes along a medium trafficked asphalt road. [129010] |Low height difference (under 50 m) [129020] |

[129030] |Family route: [129040] |

[129050] |Suggestion nr 110: Because of traffic we do not recommend this route for families with children under 10 Years. [129060] |

[129070] |Suggestion nr 111: The distance along route 37 is not recommended for families with children under 10 Years. [129080] |As an alternative one can cycle to Nesland and return the same way. [129090] |

[129110] |

[129120] |The suggestions will be marked with signs within 2005. [129130] |

[129140] |Cycle rental: [129150] |

[129160] |Rauland Turistkontor in Rauland Centre, tel +47 35 06 26 30 [129170] |Vierli Turistsenter, tel +47 35 07 23 00 [129180] |Park Inn Rauland Høgfjellshotell, tel +47 35 06 31 00 [129190] |Austbø Hotel, tel +47 35 07 34 25 [129210] |

[129220] |Organised tours: [129230] |

[129240] |Rauland booking AS, Tel. +47 35 06 26 00, Fax +47 35 06 26 31, info@raulandbooking.no [129250] |www.raulandbooking.no [129260] |

[129270] |Information: [129280] |

[129290] |Rauland Tourist Office, N- 3864 Rauland [129310] |Fax: +47 35 06 26 31 [129320] |info@rauland.org [129330] |www.rauland.org ;;;Reisemal.asp?ID=2&KID=34&lang=ENG [129340] |Rauland [129350] |Route Description and map [129360] |

[129370] |Suggestion nr 110: Roundtrip Fjellvegen (The Mountain Road) over Kvambekkheia moor: [129380] |

[129390] |Alternative: Combine with a hike to the Dansarsteinen. [129410] |First you follow the Rv 37 (paved road) about 3 km to the hamlet of Austbø, where you pass Øvre and Nedre Mo farms. [129420] |Turn off at Austbø on to road no. 801 to Høydalsmo and Øyfjell. [129430] |

[129440] |After about another 5-6 km, you come to Fundlidbekken stream, where there is an upright, running saw from 1826 about 100 m below the road. [129450] |This saw was still in use right up until the 1950s and is the only saw of its kind in Norway to have been preserved - and which is still even at its original site. [129460] |

[129470] |Just past Fundlidbekken stream is Lognvik. [129480] |Turn off here on to the so-called Fjellvegen mountain road across Kvambekkheia moor, a toll road where you cycle up a steep stretch of the road up to the mountains. [129490] |About 2 km further on, you come to a marvellous vantage point, well worth a stop. [129510] |

[129520] |If you want to combine your cycle trip with a hike, it's only about a kilometre from the lookout point to the path leading to the Dansarsteinen (The Dance Stone), an interesting natural rock formation and cultural monument. [129530] |The car park is on the right-hand side of the road and a sign on the other side of the road show you where to find the 1,5 km long path up to the Dansarsteinen. [129540] |It's quite easy terrain for most of the way, but gets a little steeper as you approach the stone. [129550] |The Dansarsteinen is a stone that is so large, flat and smooth that it was good to dance on. [129560] |Dairymaids and shepherds used to meet here for dances in the old days. [129570] |

[129580] |You can also just turn round here and cycle back to Rauland or perhaps cycle on along the Fjellvegen towards Åmotsdal. [129590] |It's about 7 km, mostly down hill, from the Dansarsteinen to Lonestaul. [129610] |You will have to pedal quite hard here as this stretch of the road starts with a steep hill, but don't give up! [129620] |The road flattens out after a while! [129630] |You will meet road no. 801 at Straume bridge and then you turn right in the direction of Rauland. [129640] |

[129650] |After about 5 km (about 0,5 km before you get to Lognvikvatn lake and just off the road on your left) you will see a steep mountainside with a cave looking like a door. [129660] |Legend has it that an entire bridal procession came past here on their way to church. [129670] |The door in the mountain was wide open and a little gnome, dressed in grey, came out with a bowl of ale and everyone in the procession just followed him willy-nilly into the cave. [129680] |The door swung shut and the story goes that no one was ever seen again. [129690] |This is why the mountain is called Bride Mountain (Brureberget). [129710] |It's 8 km to cycle back to Rauland centre. [129720] |

[129730] |The cycle ride to the hike start to the Dansarsteinen is about 12 km and takes approx. 80 minutes (45 minutes back). [129740] |The complete trip is 42,5 km long and takes between 3,5 and 4 hours an an easy pace without stopping. [129750] |This is a challenging trip. [129760] |If you follow the tour suggestion and hop off your bike a bit and walk up to see the Dansarsteinen, you can enjoy the fabulous views and truly breathtaking scenery. [129770] |

[129780] |Suggestion nr 112: Round trip: Around Nesland: [129790] |

[129810] |Turn off at the top of the hill to Rauland Academy (Raulandsakademiet). [129820] |

[129830] |There are many cultural institutions here. [129840] |First is Rauland Kunstmuseum, housing collections by the famous Norwegian sculptors, Dyre Vaa, Tor Vaa and Knut Skinnarland and also the graphic artist, Svallaug Svalastoga. [129850] |After that you come to Raulandsakademiet, which received a monumental extension in 1999. [129860] |The academy is a department of the Høgskolen i Telemark, the Institute of Folk Culture, with courses in folk art, folk music, restoration skills and product development. [129870] |There is also a Telemark collection of farm buildings (Telemarkstunet), which are reproductions of old, log buildings from around the district. [129880] |There is also a stone monument to the legendary folk fiddler, Jørgen Tjønnstaul, with a relief by Knut Skinnarland. [129890] |

[129910] |This is where the sculptor, Sveinung Aanondson Vasshus (1854-1919), was born. [129920] |There are several of Sveinung's original, carved pillars on farm buildings on the Svalastoga farm. [129930] |Reidar Kolbrek, an artist, lives on neighbouring Rofshus farm, where he has a gallery. [129940] |Open by arrangement, tel +47 35 07 34 37. [129950] |

[129960] |Cycle further along the road until you get on to the Rv 37, where you take the turning back to Rauland. [129970] |A nice way to round off your trip is a visit to the Rauland Exhibition (Raulandsutstillinga) in Rauland Centre (open every summer in July). [129980] |

[129990] |The trip is 8,5 km long and takes about 40 minutes at an easy pace, without stopping. [130010] |

[130020] |Suggestion nr 112: Rauland Church and Tehytta: [130030] |

[130040] |Alternative: Cycling and hiking. [130050] |

[130060] |First you cycle along the cycle and footpath from the centre of Rauland, where you get on to the Rv 362 from Rauland to Haukeli/Arabygdi. [130070] |You see the hamlet of Haddland as soon as you get up the first hill. [130080] |Rauland's old municipal hall "Tingvoll", from the days when Rauland was a separate municipality, is situated just by the signpost to the "Attføringssenter". [130090] |Here is the "Draumkvedsalen" room, decorated by Sveinung Svalastoga with motifs from the famous medieval poem. [130110] |

[130120] |There are many well-preserved old farm buildings and storehouses in Haddland. [130130] |The "Gardsjordstoga" cottage is above the road in the western part of the hamlet, one of the most famous "svalastoger" (raised cottage with an external gallery) in Telemark. [130140] |

[130150] |When you are in Raulandsgrend, you ought to make a detour and visit Rauland church (Rauland kyrkje), a wooden, cruciform church, built in 1803. [130160] |The church was restored in 1953 and decorated by the painter, Kr. Kildal. [130170] |"Hestedokki" lies just by the church, where there is a monument to the legendary "Førnesbrunen" horse beside it, made by the sculptor, Tor Vaa. [130180] |

[130190] |Cycle on until you come to the Rv 362 and carry on west towards Haukeli/Arabygdi. [130210] |Park your bike here and walk up the path which winds steeply up the side of the mountain. [130220] |The path is easy to find in the terrain. [130230] |After about a 45-minute walk, you come to the "Tehytta" (Tea Cabin), with breathtaking views over Rauland and Lake Totak. [130240] |There is another path down that ends at the tennis court on Neset farm. [130250] |This farm has been developed to a high-standards holiday complex. [130260] |Follow the path down back to your bikes and cycle the 7 km back to Rauland village centre. [130270] |

[130280] |This trip is around 15 km long and takes about 1 hour at an easy pace without stopping. ;;;Reisemal.asp?ID=2&KID=35&lang=ENG [130290] |Rauland [130310] |

[130320] |Attractions along the cycle routes: [130330] |

[130340] |Along suggestion nr 110 Kvambekkheia you will see listed farms in Austbø, an old upright running saw from 1826 in Lognvik, the starting point for the walk to Dansarsteinen and the legendary place Brureberget in Lognvik - a steep mountainside with a cave looking like a door. [130350] |

[130360] |Along suggestion nr 111 Nesland you will see Rauland Kunstmuseum housing collections by the famous Norwegian sculptors Dyre Vaa, Tor Vaa and Knut Skinnarland and also the graphic artist Svallaug Svalastoga, Raulandsakademiet with a department of the Høgskolen i Telemark and Institute for Folk Culture, Telemarkstunet with a collection of copies of old log buildings from around the district, the hamlet of Nesland with the farm Svalastoga and the carved pillars of Sveinung Aa. [130370] |Vasshus and the neighbour farm Rofshus with Reidar Kolbreks art gallery. [130380] |

[130390] |Along suggestion nr 112 Te-hytta you will see the hamlet of Haddland with many well-preserved old farm buildings, Rauland Church in Raulandsgrend and the starting point of the walk to Te-hytta. ;;;Reisemal.asp?ID=2&KID=36&lang=ENG [130410] |Transport and Cycle rental [130420] |

[130430] |By train: [130440] |

[130450] |The nearest train station is in Bø (NSB Sørlandsbanen), approx 100 km from Rauland. [130460] |

[130470] |Information: NSB Tel. 815 00 888, www.nsb.no [130480] |

[130490] |By express buss: [130510] |The Haukeliekspressen goes between Oslo/Tønsberg and Bergen/Haugesund with connection to Rauland from Åmot. [130520] |

[130530] |Rutetider Haukeliekspressen [130540] |

[130550] |By air: [130560] |

[130570] |Sandefjord Airport Torp: [130580] |SAS Braathens, tel +47 815 20000 [130590] |Ryan Air, tel +47 820 00720 [130610] |Coast Air, tel +47 52 84 85 00 [130620] |KLM, tel +47 22 64 37 52 [130630] |

[130640] |By ferry: [130650] |

[130660] |Strømstad - Sandefjord: Color Scandi Line, www.colorline.no [130670] |

[130680] |Frederikshavn - Larvik: Color Line, www.colorline.no [130690] |

[130710] |

[130720] |København-Helsingborg-Oslo: DFDS Seaways, [130730] |www.dfdsseaways.com [130740] |

[130750] |Hirtshals-Langesund: KystLink ;;;Reisemal.asp?ID=2&KID=37&lang=ENG [130760] |Rauland [130770] |Accommodation [130780] |

[130790] |"Cyclists Welcome" accommodation especially equipped with the cyclist in mind: safe cycle parking, good laundry facilities, cycle repair tool-box and tyre repair kit are all readily available. [130810] |

[130820] |Rauland booking: [130830] |

[130840] |For information and booking of accommodation in Rauland, please contact Rauland Booking, [130850] |tel + tel +47 35 06 26 00 [130860] |fax +47 35 06 26 31 [130870] |info@raulandbooking.no [130880] |www.raulandbooking.no [130890] |

[130910] |

[130920] |Traditional hotel with 70 beds. [130930] |Single, double and family rooms available. [130940] |Delightful view across Tansvatn lake. [130950] |Located in Austbø, roughly 2 km from the centre of Rauland. [130960] |Tel +47 35 07 34 25 [130970] |Fax +47 35 07 31 06 [130980] |post@austbohotel.no [130990] |www.austbohotel.no [131010] |Flats that sleep 4-8 people. [131020] |Cafeteria with a large terrace, TV-room, sauna, laundry and drying facilities. [131030] |Located in Raulandsgrend, roughly 5 km from the centre of Rauland in direction Haukeli. [131040] |Tel +47 35 07 35 55 [131050] |Fax +47 35 07 34 91 [131060] |post@raulandsfjell.no [131070] |www.raulandsfjell.no [131080] |

[131090] |Vierli Hyttegrend: [131110] |33 quality cabins that sleep 6-12 people. [131120] |Reception at Vierli Kafeteria. [131130] |Fantastic view of Hardangervidda. [131140] |Most cabins have a sauna. [131150] |11 km from the centre of Rauland in the direction of Rjukan. [131160] |Tel +47 35 07 23 00 [131170] |Fax +47 35 07 23 05 [131180] |velkommen@vierli.no [131190] |www.vierli.no ;;;Reisemal.asp?ID=30&KID=161&lang=ENG [131210] |Brief introduction [131220] |

;;;Reisemal.asp?ID=3&KID=38&lang=ENG [131230] |Sandnes [131240] |Brief introduction [131250] |

[131260] |Start: [131270] |

[131280] |Tour 1: Sentrumsruta - Mauritz Kartevoldsplass by the [131290] |Culturehouse [131310] |Tour 3: Malmheimruta - Sandnes Busstation [131320] |Tour 4: Hommersåkruta - The center of Hommersåk by Stemmen (park, pond) [131330] |

[131340] |Finish: [131350] |

[131360] |Tour 1: Sentrumsruta: Mauritz Kartevoldsplass by the [131370] |Culturehouse [131380] |Tour 2: Melsheiruta: Tronsholen [131390] |Tour 3: Malmheimruta: Sandnes Busstation [131410] |Stemmen (park, pond) [131420] |

[131430] |Distance: [131440] |

[131450] |Tour 1: Sentrumsruta 9 miles [131460] |Tour 2: Melsheiruta 8 miles [131470] |Tour 3: Malmheimruta 10 miles [131480] |Tour 4: Hommersåkruta 4.5 miles [131490] |

[131510] |

[131520] |The routes are not very steep, only the Melsheiruta has a couple of uphill slopes. [131530] |

[131540] |The route: [131550] |

[131560] |Tour 1 Sentrumsruta: [131570] |The route starts right in the centre of Sandnes. [131580] |It passes the old buildings at Skeianetunet and then along the stream Storånå in the park called Sandvedparken - the oasis of Sandnes. [131590] |After passing the park you cycle along the lake, Stokkelandsvatnet, where you can observe many different species of birds. [131610] |Enjoy the lovely view from the top of the hill. [131620] |The route is about 9 miles. [131630] |Some of it is on gravel and some on tarmac. [131640] |

[131650] |Tour 2 Melsheiruta: [131660] |This is a very pretty tour that starts at Tronsholen, taking you along the cycle path to the lake called Bråsteinvatnet. [131670] |This lake is good for swimming and fishing. [131680] |Then you continue to Arboretet, which is the biggest arboretum in Norway and covers about 660 000 square yards. [131690] |It has about 9 miles of pathways and tracks. [131710] |The tour then goes to Sviland and up the steep hill to Steinfjellet. [131720] |The final section takes you downhill through parts of Melshei and back to Tronsholen. [131730] |The route is about 8 miles, some on gravel on some on tarmac. [131740] |

[131750] |Tour 3 Malmheimruta: [131760] |The route passes through residential areas and cultivated landscape from the centre of Sandnes to Folkvord, Malmheim, Lea, Sandved and back to town. [131770] |The landscape is flat and the track is about 10 miles, both on gravel and tarmac. [131780] |Some of the highlights are: The old mill called Stangeland Trevare, the chapel at Malmheim and Leanuten. [131790] |

[131810] |The tour is varied and starts at the idyllic pond, Stemmen, right in the centre of Hommersåk. [131820] |The route heads through parkland and residential areas towards Maudland school. [131830] |Further on you pass by the lake, Frøylandsvatnet, and then to the housing estate called Eskemyr and from there on to the football ground. [131840] |From there you go through a newer estate named Kyrkjevollen and on to Hommersåk school which is the oldest school in this part of Sandnes. [131850] |Although the buildings are old, it has no doubt a very exciting schoolyard. [131860] |Then you cycle back to Stemmen. [131870] |The route is 4.5 miles, some of it on gravel and some on tarmac. [131880] |

[131890] |Family routes: [131910] |All four routes are suitable for families. [131920] |All routes are on gravel and tarmac. [131930] |For Melsheimruta you need a good bike. [131940] |The city bike is not recommended for this tour. [131950] |

[131960] |Signposting: [131970] |

[131980] |All four routes are signposted with special signs: [131990] |White sign with black and green letters. [132010] |

[132020] |Information: [132030] |

[132040] |For further information [132050] |Region Stavanger BA - Destinasjon Stavanger, Sandnes og Jæren. [132060] |

[132070] |www.regionstavanger.com [132080] |

[132090] |Cycle rental: [132110] |In Sandnes there are free city bikes. [132120] |You pay 100 kroner fully refundable deposit for the bike key. [132130] |The city bikes are located outside the Tourist Information at the bus station, at the cyclist welcome hotels and some other hotels in Sandnes. ;;;Reisemal.asp?ID=3&KID=39&lang=ENG [132140] |Sandnes [132150] |Route Description and map [132160] |

;;;Reisemal.asp?ID=3&KID=42&lang=ENG [132170] |Sandnes [132180] |Transport and Cycle rental [132190] |

[132210] |

[132220] |By rail: [132230] |

[132240] |For further information:, www.nsb.no [132250] |

[132260] |By Boat: [132270] |

[132280] |CYCLE RENTAL [132290] |

[132310] |

;;;Reisemal.asp?ID=3&KID=43&lang=ENG [132320] |Sandnes [132330] |Accommodation [132340] |

[132350] |"Cyclists Welcome" accommodation especially equipped with the cyclist in mind: safe cycle parking, good laundry facilities, cycle repair tool-box and tyre repair kit are all readily available. [132360] |Look for this sign on the door. [132370] |

[132380] |Sandnes: [132390] |

[132410] |

[132420] |Quality hotell, Residence: www.choicehotels.no/hotels/no 019 [132430] |

[132440] |Rainbow Sandnes hotell: www.rainbow-hotels.no/sandnes / [132450] |

[132460] |Kronen Gaard Hotel: www.kronen-gaard.no / ;;;Reisemal.asp?ID=4&KID=18&lang=ENG [132470] |Trysil [132480] |Route Description and map [132490] |

;;;Reisemal.asp?ID=4&KID=21&lang=ENG [132510] |Accommodation [132520] |

[132530] |"Cyclists Welcome" accommodation especially equipped with the cyclist in mind: safe cycle parking, good laundry facilities, cycle repair tool-box and tyre repair kit are all readily available. [132540] |Look for this sign on the door. [132550] |

[132560] |Trysil Resort +47 62 45 23 33 [132570] |Cabins and apartment closest to Trysilfjellet [132580] |

[132590] |Trysil Booking +47 62 45 00 00 [132610] |

[132620] |Trysil Hyttegrend Øråneset +47 62 45 12 62 [132630] |Cabins by Trysilriver [132640] |

[132650] |Norlandia Trysil Hotell +47 62 45 08 33 [132660] |Hotel in Trysil center ;;;Rute.asp?ID=10&KID=3&lang=ENG [132670] |Røros [132680] |Attractions and other activities [132690] |

[132710] |

[132720] |Røros Bergstad: [132730] |

[132740] |T: +47 72 41 11 65, www.rorosinfo.com [132750] |The beautiful wooden houses have put Røros on UNESCO's list of preservation worthy culture monuments. [132760] |A very special mountain hamlet. [132770] |

[132780] |Røros Church: [132790] |

[132810] |The church is built 1780-84. [132820] |A dominating building in this mountain hamlet and one of Norway's biggest churches with room for approx 1600 worshippers. [132830] |Beautifully decorated interior. [132840] |

[132850] |Rørosmuseet: [132860] |

[132870] |T: +47 72 40 61 70, www.rorosinfo.com [132880] |The museum is built up around the remains of the "smeltehuset" (smelting works). [132890] |Mining history is visualised by models, scale 1: 10. [132910] |Pressemuseet Fjell-Ljom: [132920] |

[132930] |T: +47 72 41 11 65, www.rorosinfo.com [132940] |The old newspaper house in Røros has been turned into a press museum where the old printer is still in prime condition. [132950] |

[132960] |Fæmund II: [132970] |

[132980] |T: +47 72 41 11 65, www.rorosinfo.com [132990] |Daily coastal steamer service to Femunden from the beginning of June to the beginning of October. [133010] |Dølmotunet Museum: [133020] |

[133030] |T: +47 62 49 64 23 or T. [133040] |+47 62 49 65 00. [133050] |A living rural museum with animals and activities from 20 June to 6 August in Tolga centre. [133060] |

[133070] |Vingelen Kirke- og Skolemuseum: [133080] |

[133090] |T: +47 62 49 46 83, www.rorosinfo.com [133110] |You'll find the tourist office in the museum. [133120] |

[133130] |Skraphandlerbua: [133140] |

[133150] |T: +47 62 49 45 40. [133160] |A very special second hand shop in Vingelen with lots of "curiosities". [133170] |Careful, there are pixies and goblins in the attic! [133180] |

[133190] |OTHER ACTIVITIES [133210] |Røros: [133220] |

[133230] |Horse riding, fishing permits/fishing gear rental, signed walk paths and description of canoe routes. [133240] |For further information: Røros Turistkontor, T: +47 72 41 11 65, post@rorosinfo.com [133250] |

[133260] |Canoe rentals, Røros Sport, T: +47 72 41 12 18. [133270] |

[133280] |Langen: [133290] |

[133310] |For further information: Langen Gjestegård, T: +47 72 41 37 18 [133320] |

[133330] |Tufsingdalen: [133340] |

[133350] |Fishing permits and canoe rentals. [133360] |For further information: Tufsingdal Handel, T: +47 62 49 89 44. [133370] |

[133380] |Hodalen: [133390] |

[133410] |For further information: Hodalen Fjellstue, T: +47 62 49 60 72. [133420] |

[133430] |Canoe rental. [133440] |For further information: J. S. Langsjøen, T: +47 62 49 60 14. [133450] |

[133460] |Vingelen: [133470] |

[133480] |Fishing permit. [133490] |For further information: Turistinformasjonen, T: +47 62 49 46 83. [133510] |Dalsbygda: [133520] |

[133530] |Canoe rentals. [133540] |For further information: Steinar Grue, T: +47 62 49 80 48. ;;;Rute.asp?ID=10&KID=4&lang=ENG [133550] |Røros [133560] |Transport and Cycle rental [133570] |

[133580] |TRANSPORT [133590] |

[133610] |

[133620] |Røros airport, Røros Flyservice, T: +47 72 41 39 00. [133630] |

[133640] |By rail: [133650] |

[133660] |Oslo - Røros - Trondheim (Rørosbanen), T: +47 72 41 10 27, NSB`s customer telephone: +47 815 00 888, www.nsb.no [133670] |

[133680] |By bus: [133690] |

[133710] |

[133720] |Coastal steamer, Femunden: [133730] |

[133740] |Daily 09.00 from Synnervika arrival Jonasvollen 11.00 hrs. (from 10.06- 28.08). [133750] |

[133760] |Cycle transport: [133770] |

[133780] |Call NSB`s customer telephone T: +47 815 00 888 for further information. [133790] |www.nsb.no. [133810] |Clarify this when you book your ticket. [133820] |On most local lines you can take your bike with you onto the train [133830] |

[133840] |CYCLE RENTAL [133850] |

[133860] |Røros: [133870] |

[133880] |Røros Sport, T: +47 72 41 12 18. ;;;Rute.asp?ID=1&KID=30&lang=ENG [133890] |The North Sea Cycle Route, Rogaland [133910] |Attractions and other activities [133920] |

[133930] |For overview of the trail: www.nordsjovegen.no, www.nordsjorittet.com [133940] |

[133950] |Flekkefjord: [133960] |

[133970] |Hollenderbyen (the Dutch Town), the origin of four of the beautiful old wooden buildings can be traced back to Holland giving this part of town its name. [133980] |

[133990] |Sokndal: [134010] |Sogndalstrand an historic tall-ship port from the 18th and 19th C. [134020] |Culture Hotel, fisheries museum, salmon fishing rivers, old general store, sale of handicrafts, second-hand shop etc. [134030] |Helleren in Jøssingfjord, these two wooden houses date back to the 17th and 18th C. [134040] |

[134050] |Egersund: [134060] |

[134070] |www.eigersund.kommune.no, www.reisemal-sydvest.no [134080] |

[134090] |Egersund town centre is one of most well preserved wooden townships in Norway, of special interest is the cross-church dating back to the 17th C. [134110] |

[134120] |The Slettebø buildings comprise an important cultural historical museum housing a handicraft and farming section, another section is dedicated to the history of the Civil Service and rural culture. [134130] |

[134140] |The Fayance Museum is also part of the Folk Museum exhibiting a comprehensive collection of the factory's production lines through its 133 years of existence. [134150] |Contact Dalene Folk Museum, T: +47 51 49 14 79 for further information. [134160] |

[134170] |Hå: [134180] |

[134190] |The old Varhaug Graveyard in the grounds of Varhaug Farm, down by the water, dates back to the Middle Ages. [134210] |

[134220] |Obrestad Lighthouse is now a museum offering overnight accommodation. [134230] |Exhibition of sea rescue operations along the Jær coast. [134240] |Accommodation bookings, groups - contact Hå T: +47 51 43 61 50 [134250] |

[134260] |The Old Vicarage at Hå, built in 1787 has become a well-loved cultural monument and popular destination for Norwegian and foreign visitors alike. [134270] |In the basement of the house, the remains of an ancient Stone Age settlement (approx. 8 200 years old) are on exhibition. [134280] |Near the sand dunes there's a large coastal burial ground, a relic of populace migrations. [134290] |Open all year. [134310] |

[134320] |www.sandnes.kommune.no/turist [134330] |

[134340] |Havanna Badeland, Hanaveien 17, T: +47 51 62 92 00. [134350] |The biggest indoor swimming pool complex in the North featuring, water-slides, wave-pools, bubble baths, massage, sun-terraces, outdoor swimming pool, Roman bath (adults) with a salt-water pool and steam bath. [134360] |Open all year: Tues-Fri: 1300 - 2000, Sat/Sun 1000 - 2000, and 1000 - 2000 during the summer months. [134370] |

[134380] |Rogaland Arboret, Espeland, T: +47 51 67 21 07. [134390] |The arboreta is some 7 km outside Sandnes and is Norway's largest boasting more than 1300 trees and shrubs. [134410] |Open daily all year. [134420] |The cafeteria is open Sundays 1100 - 1600. [134430] |

[134440] |Sola: [134450] |

[134460] |The Rogaland Ruin Church next to Sola Church is a romantic stone church dating from about 1130 - 1140, the rebuilding and restoration work was completed in 1995. [134470] |

[134480] |Stavanger: [134490] |

[134510] |

[134520] |Old Stavanger is streets of 174 small wooden houses (listed) from the end of the 18th C and beginning of the 19th C. [134530] |A stroll through Old Stavanger is an enchanting experience in unique surroundings. [134540] |Some of the houses are privately owned, others are owned by the city. [134550] |

[134560] |Norsk Oljemuseum, (oil museum) Kjæringholmen, T: +47 51 93 93 00. [134570] |A vibrant museum - a blend of interaction and modern exhibition design. [134580] |Original artifacts from the oil industry giving an overview of the techniques and the dimensions of the industry and the catastrophes it has been prey to. [134590] |

[134610] |Sigurd Jorsalfar proclaimed Stavanger episcopal seat in 1125 and legend tells us that Bishop Reinald of Winchester built Stavanger Cathedral for the King's third wedding! [134620] |The patron saint is St. Svithun whose arm was said to be one of the original church relics. [134630] |The Cathedral was ravaged by fire in 1272 and about 1300 a new chancel in Gothic style was built. [134640] |Stavanger Cathedral is the only church from the Middle Ages in Norway that has retained its original shape. [134650] |

[134660] |Museums: The Botanical Gardens, the Norwegian Emigrant Centre, Maritime Museum, Stavanger Museum of Archeology, Iron Age gardens, Norwegian Graphical Museum and the Norsk Telemusem. [134670] |

[134680] |Randaberg: [134690] |

[134710] |The Stone Age settlement at Viste, a fine prehistoric monument. [134720] |

[134730] |Tungenes Fyr: Lighthouse museum, sea farming museum, Sørreime collection and art exhibition. [134740] |Open Sundays 1200 hrs - 1700 hrs all year. [134750] |July; daily from 1200 hrs to 1600 hrs. [134760] |

[134770] |Kvitsøy: [134780] |

[134790] |Norway's smallest community, 5.7 km 2 and some 480 inhabitants. [134810] |Main industries: agriculture, fishing and other sea farming industries. [134820] |Kvitsøy boast several well-known landmarks, with Kvitsøy Church as the most noticeable. [134830] |A beautifully decorated wooden church from 1620. [134840] |Kvitsøy lighthouse from 1853, towers 45 m above the sea. [134850] |Kvitsøy broadcasting antenna. [134860] |

[134870] |Karmøy: [134880] |

[134890] |www.karmoy.org [134910] |Old Skudeneshavn. [134920] |One of Norway's most well preserved townships from the 19th C when herring-fishing was at its height and formed the economic platform for what today is referred to as the "Old Town". [134930] |Practically all the original 125 houses and 100 warehouses are still there, and are opened to visitors. [134940] |Mæland Towns museum, T: +47 52 82 91 39 brings to life the history of the town with a tradesman's house, shop, coopers shop, and warehouse. [134950] |

[134960] |Rehaugene, Nedre Haug, Utvik and Grønhaug. [134970] |Archeological finds from the Bronze Age and Viking era. [134980] |Recent research suggests it is highly probable that Harald Hårfagre is buried in the Grønhaug grave. [134990] |

[135010] |Sites of huge boathouses on Kong Ferkings farm dating back to the Iron Age. [135020] |

[135030] |Vigsnes Grubemuseum, (mining museum) T: +47 52 84 02 10. [135040] |The copper used in the Statue of Liberty in New York came from this area. [135050] |This mining community, 3000 inhabitants, from the 19th C. [135060] |was, at that time, the biggest exporter of copper in the world. [135070] |

[135080] |Olavs Church, Avaldsnes, T: +4752857500. [135090] |Avdalsnes is considered to be the oldest kingdom in Norway as Harald Hårfagre founded his estate here after the battle of Hafrsfjord. [135110] |

[135120] |Vikinglanghuset (Viking long house) on Bukkøy, T: +47 52 85 75 00. [135130] |The fact that Avdalsnes'history goes back many thousand years to before the unification of Norway, is not widely known and will, in the years to come, be focused on and promoted. [135140] |The burial mounds from the Bronze Age and ancient stones from the Iron Age have given rise to many legends and sagas. [135150] |

[135160] |"The five naughty virgins", Norheim. [135170] |Five ancient, stone monuments under Karmsund Bridge. [135180] |

[135190] |Haugesund: [135210] |www.haugesund.net [135220] |

[135230] |Haraldshaugen, Norway's National Monument, built in 1872 to commemorate the unification of Norway 1000 years earlier. [135240] |Krosshaugen (approx. 75 km south of Haraldshaugen) - a stone cross from the first Christian era in Norway - approx. 1000 AD. [135250] |

[135260] |Karmsund Folkemuseum, Skåregt. 142, Museums-centre, T: +47 52 72 54 64, homestead, environment, maritime, fishing, agriculture and archaeology. [135270] |

[135280] |Friluftsmuseet Dokken, Brogt. 1 D T: +47 52 72 54 64. [135290] |Open-air exhibition of living and working conditions during the great herring fishing eras of the 19th C. [135310] |Vår Frelsers kirke kirke (Church of Our Saviour) from 1901. 36 church bell chimes. [135320] |Open all Summer. ;;;Rute.asp?ID=1&KID=31&lang=ENG [135330] |The North Sea Cycle Route, Rogaland [135340] |http://www.northsea-cycle.com [135350] |Transport and Cycle rental [135360] |

[135370] |TRANSPORT [135380] |

[135390] |Public transport in Rogaland: [135410] |Kolumbus, Tlf. 177 - bus, car ferries, speed boats and train, www.kolumbus.no [135420] |

[135430] |Airlines: [135440] |

[135450] |Bergen - Egersund - Hanstholm [135460] |

[135470] |Bergen - Haugesund - Stavanger - Newcastle [135480] |

[135490] |For timetable info. [135510] |

[135520] |Airports: [135530] |

[135540] |Hamburg - Kristiansand - Stavanger [135550] |

[135560] |For timetable info. [135570] |Hamburg-Ekspressen, T: +47 51 67 65 00/+47 815 44 444, hamburg.ekspressen@sot.no, www.nor-way.no. [135580] |

[135590] |By rail: [135610] |NSB, Tel.: 815 00 888, http://www.nsb.no [135620] |

[135630] |International ferries: [135640] |

[135650] |Fjord Line AS, Tel: +47 815 33 500, www.fjordline.com, booking@fjordline.com [135660] |

[135670] |Color Line, tlf 810 00 811 www.colorline.com [135680] |

[135690] |Express bus: [135710] |Nor-Way Bussekspress, Tel. 820 21300, www.nor-way.no [135720] |

[135730] |Cycle transport: [135740] |

[135750] |You can take your bike with you on most local lines (rates vary). [135760] |If traveling on the "Jærbanen" you can usually take it onto the train with you. [135770] |Call NSB's customer telephone for further information, T: +47 815 00 888. [135780] |On domestic flights you cycle goes as ordinary luggage except on smaller aircraft. [135790] |Clarify this when booking your ticket. [135810] |Bikes are welcome on most boats and ferries. [135820] |

[135830] |Transport along the route: [135840] |

[135850] |Transport to Kvitsøy and Finnøy, www.rogtraf.no [135860] |

[135870] |Ferry Mekjarvik - Skudeneshavn, www.rogtraf.no [135880] |

[135890] |CYCLE RENTAL [135910] |Karmøy: [135920] |

[135930] |Skudeneshavn turistinformasjon, T: +47 52827222 [135940] |

[135950] |Stavanger/Sandnes: [135960] |

[135970] |- [135980] |

[135990] |Sandnes: [136010] |Sandnes Turistinformasjon, tlf 51 97 55 55. [136020] |Vågsgt. 22, 4306 Sandnes www.regionstavanger.com [136030] |

[136040] |Egersund: [136050] |

[136060] |G-sport sykkel, T: +47 51495950 ;;;Rute.asp?ID=25&KID=132&lang=ENG [136070] |Voss-Bergen [136080] |Route Description and map ;;;Rute.asp?ID=25&KID=133&lang=ENG [136090] |Voss-Bergen [136110] |

;;;Rute.asp?ID=25&KID=134&lang=ENG [136120] |Voss-Bergen [136130] |Transport and Cycle rental [136140] |

;;;Rute.asp?ID=25&KID=135&lang=ENG [136150] |Voss-Bergen [136160] |Accommodation [136170] |

[136180] |"Cyclists Welcome" accommodation especially equipped with the cyclist in mind: safe cycle parking, good laundry facilities, cycle repair tool-box and tyre repair kit are all readily available. [136190] |Look for this sign on the door. ;;;Rute.asp?ID=26&KID=139&lang=ENG [136210] |Kristiansand - Hovden - Haukeli [136220] |Transport and Cycle rental [136230] |

[136240] |Cycle rental: [136250] |Nordbys G Cykle og Maskinforretning AS, Henrik Wergelands gate 9, 4612 Kristiansand. [136260] |Phone: 38 02 24 83 [136270] |Kristiansand Sykkelsenter A/S Grim Torv 3, 4616 Kristiansand. [136280] |Phone: 38 02 68 35 [136290] |Destinasjon Setesdal, Evjemoen, 4735 Evje. [136310] |Hegni Friluftsområde, 4755 Hovden i Setesdal. [136320] |Phone: 37 93 96 62 [136330] |

[136340] |Transport: [136350] |Setedal Bilrutar. [136360] |Phone: 37 93 44 00. ;;;Rute.asp?ID=29&KID=152&lang=ENG [136370] |Sunnhordland [136380] |Route Description and map ;;;Rute.asp?ID=29&KID=153&lang=ENG [136390] |Sunnhordland [136410] |

[136420] |ATTRACTIONS [136430] |

[136440] |OTHER ACTIVITIES [136450] |

;;;Rute.asp?ID=29&KID=154&lang=ENG [136460] |Sunnhordland [136470] |Transport and Cycle rental [136480] |

[136490] |TRANSPORT [136510] |International ferries: [136520] |

[136530] |Color Line operates Hirtshals-Stavanger-Bergen, Hirtshals-Kristiansand, Hirtshals-Oslo, Kiel-Oslo, Larvik-Fredrikshavn and Sandefjord-Strömstad. [136540] |Web: www.colorline.no [136550] |

[136560] |DFDS Seaways operates København-Oslo og Bergen-Haugesund-Stavanger- Newcastle. [136570] |Web: www.dfds.no [136580] |

[136590] |Fjord Line operates Bergen - Egersund - Haugesund - Hanstholm. [136610] |

[136620] |CYCLE RENTAL [136630] |

;;;Rute.asp?ID=29&KID=155&lang=ENG [136640] |Sunnhordland [136650] |Accommodation [136660] |

[136670] |"Cyclists Welcome" accommodation especially equipped with the cyclist in mind: safe cycle parking, good laundry facilities, cycle repair tool-box and tyre repair kit are all readily available. [136680] |Look for this sign on the door. ;;;Rute.asp?ID=2&KID=36&lang=ENG [136690] |The Telemark canal [136710] |

[136720] |TRANSPORT [136730] |

[136740] |By train: [136750] |

[136760] |Oslo - Porsgrunn - Skien (Vestfoldbanen): [136770] |

[136780] |Stavanger - Kristiansand - Bø - Oslo (Sørlandsbanen): [136790] |

[136810] |

[136820] |Telemark Kanalcamping, Lunde: [136830] |

[136840] |Telemark Kanalcamping close to Lunde locks offers hire of bicycles and canoes. [136850] |They deliver and collect from various places along the canal. [136860] |Bicycles can also be transported on the canal boats, NOK 50,- per bike. [136870] |Tlf + 47 9915 75 421 www.kanalcamping.no [136880] |

[136890] |By express buss: [136910] |Oslo - Skien: Grenlandsekspressen, www.nbe.no [136920] |

[136930] |Oslo - Ulefoss/Lunde: TIMEkspressen, tlf: 35 02 60 00, www.timekspressen.no [136940] |

[136950] |Oslo - Bø/Seljord Haukeliekspressen, www.nbe.no [136960] |

[136970] |Tønsberg-Seljord: Telemarkekspressen, tlf. 35 02 60 00, www.nbe.no [136980] |

[136990] |By air: [137010] |Sandefjord Lufthavn Torp: Widerøes Flyveselskap tlf: 810 01 200 Ryan Air tlf: 820 00 720 [137020] |

[137030] |By ferry: [137040] |

[137050] |Strømstad - Sandefjord: Color Scandi Line, www.colorline.no [137060] |

[137070] |Frederikshavn - Larvik: Color Line, www.colorline.no [137080] |

[137090] |Gøteborg-Kristiansand-Newcastle: DFDS Seaways [137110] |København-Helsingborg-Oslo: DFDS Seaways, [137120] |www.dfdsseaways.com [137130] |

[137140] |Hirtshals-Langesund: KystLink [137150] |www.kystlink.no [137160] |

[137170] |Canaboat Skien - Ulefoss - Dalen: [137180] |

[137190] |Skien - Ulefoss - Dalen: daily from Skien 8.30 am. [137210] |Tickets and cycle transport reservatuions: Telemarkreiser AL, tlf: 35 90 00 20, fax: 35 90 00 21, info@telemarkreiser.no [137220] |

[137230] |Cycle transport by train: [137240] |

[137250] |For timetable and booking: tlf 815: 00 888, www.nsb.no [137260] |

[137270] |Vestfoldbanen: [137280] |Lillehammer - Oslo Lufthavn Gardermoen - Oslo S - Skoppum (Horten) - Tønsberg - Sandefjord (Torp Lufthavn) - Larvik - Porsgrunn - Skien [137290] |Max. [137310] |Pre-booking not possible. [137320] |Freight price per bike NOK 262,- all over Norway. [137330] |

[137340] |Sørlandsbanen [137350] |Stavanger - Egersund - Kristiansand - Arendal - Kongsberg - Skien - Oslo [137360] |Normally trafficked by Signatur trains that dont bring bikes. [137370] |The bike must be sent as express goods. [137380] |Price NOK 262,- per. bike. [137390] |The bike must be delivered and fetched at the express goods office at the stations. [137410] |can be fetched the following day. [137420] |Bikes sent Sat. / Sun. cannot be fetched until Tuesday. [137430] |For opening hours call tel. tlf 800 33 010, www.nsb.no/gods [137440] |

[137450] |CYCLE RENTAL [137460] |

[137470] |Vrådal: [137480] |

[137490] |Quality Straand Hotel, tlf: 35 06 90 00, fax: 35 06 90 01, straand@choice.no, www.straand.no ;;;Rute.asp?ID=4&KID=20&lang=ENG [137510] |Transport and Cycle rental [137520] |

[137530] |TRANSPORT [137540] |

[137550] |By air: [137560] |

[137570] |Sandefjord Lufthavn Torp,, Widerøes Flyveselskap, T: +47 81001200, www.wideroe.no, Ryan Air T: +47 33 42 75 00 [137580] |

[137590] |Kristiansand Lufthavn, Kjevik, SAS, T: +47 810 03 300, Braathens ASA T: +47 815 20 000 [137610] |By rail: [137620] |

[137630] |Oslo - Tønsberg - Larvik - Porsgrunn - Skien (Vestfoldbanen). [137640] |

[137650] |Oslo - Arendal - Kristiansand - Stavanger (Sørlandsbanen). [137660] |For further information on train timetables and stations, NSB's customer telephone, +47 815 00 888, www.nsb.no [137670] |

[137680] |International ferry routes: [137690] |

[137710] |

[137720] |Frederikshavn - Larvik (Color Line), T: +47 810 00 811, colorline@colorline.no/www.colorline.no [137730] |

[137740] |Gøteborg - Langesund (Silja SeaCat), www.silja.com [137750] |

[137760] |Hirtshals - Kristiansund, T: +47 810 00 811, www.colorline.no [137770] |

[137780] |Gøteborg - Kristiansand and Newcastle - Kristiansand (DFDS Seaways) T: +47 38 17 17 60 [137790] |

[137810] |

[137820] |Husøy, Ole III, Husvik - Husøy. [137830] |Every day, all year, ervery 15. min. [137840] |Weekdays 09:00 - 22:00, weekends: 09:00 - 19:00 [137850] |

[137860] |- Veierland/Tangen - Engø (Sandefjord) T: +47 91 88 82 19 [137870] |

[137880] |Helgeroa - Langesund, T: +47 33 18 82 45/90983620 [137890] |

[137910] |

[137920] |Øysang - Risør (Østre Søndeled & Risør & Fjordruter), T: +47 37 15 47 74/94 49 06 14 [137930] |

[137940] |Gjeving - Lyngør (Lyngør Båtselskap), T. [137950] |+47 37 16 68 88/94 29 20 43 [137960] |

[137970] |Lillesand - Blindleia - Kristiansand (M/S Øya) T: +47 94 58 33 97, daily (except sundays) 10 am from Lillesand and 2 pm from Kristiansand. [137980] |

[137990] |International bus routes: [138010] |Hamburg - Kristiansand - Stavanger (Hamburg Express), T: +47 51 67 65 00 [138020] |

[138030] |Domestic bus routes: [138040] |

[138050] |Oslo - Arendal - Kristiansand (Sørlandsbussen), T: +47 37 02 88 00/815 44 444 [138060] |

[138070] |Sarpsborg - Moss - Horten - Arendal - Kristiansand (Kystbussen Sør), T: +47 37 03 88 00/815 44 444, www.nor-way.no [138080] |

[138090] |Cycle transport: [138110] |For further information on cycle transport, call NSB's customer telephone +47 815 00 888. [138120] |

[138130] |You can take your bike with you onto the train on most local lines. [138140] |On domestic flights your bike travels with you as luggage except on smaller aircraft, clarify this when booking your own ticket. [138150] |It's often difficult to take your bike on the bus, ring the bus company first. [138160] |Bikes are no problem on most boats and ferries. [138170] |

[138180] |CYCLE RENTAL [138190] |

[138210] |

[138220] |Horten and Borre Turistkontor, Tollbugt 1 a, 3187 Horten, T: +47 33 03 17 08, turistkontoret@borre.kommune.no [138230] |

[138240] |Rica Havna Hotel, Tjøme, T: +47 33 30 30 00 [138250] |

[138260] |Larvik Turistkontor, Storgaten 48, 3251 Larvik, T: +47 33 13 91 00, mail@visitlarvik.no [138270] |

[138280] |Hedlund Sykkelutleie, Folvik/Nalum Stavern, T: + 47 33 19 58 08/ +47 90 62 65 09, F: +47 33 11 59 69 [138290] |

[138310] |

[138320] |The following cycle rentals offer one-way rentals: [138330] |

[138340] |Lovisenberg Familiecamping, 3770 Kragerø, T: +47 35 98 97 77 [138350] |

[138360] |Kragerø Turistkontor, Skysstasjonen, 3770 Kragerø, T: +47 35 98 23 88 [138370] |

[138380] |Jomfruland Camping, 3770 Kragerø, T: +47 35 99 12 75 [138390] |

[138410] |

[138420] |Portør Pensjonat, 3766 Sannidal, T: +47 35 98 71 30 [138430] |

[138440] |Volum Sport og Fiske, Volum E- 18 Kjøpesenter, 3766 Sannidal, T: +47 35 99 23 78 [138450] |

[138460] |Støa Camping, 3766 Sannidal, T: +47 35 99 02 61 [138470] |

[138480] |Langesund Turistkontor, 3970 Langesund, T. [138490] |+47 35 96 53 20 [138510] |Øysang - Kristiansand (Aust-Agder): [138520] |

[138530] |Risør Hotell, T: +47 37 15 07 00 [138540] |

[138550] |Risør Resort - Jegertunet Hotell, T: +47 37 15 46 90 [138560] |

[138570] |Sørlandet feriesenter, T: +47 37 15 40 80 [138580] |

[138590] |Lyngørporten, T: +47 37 19 80 00 [138610] |Rainbow Tvedestrand Fjordhotell, T: +47 37 16 26 55 [138620] |

[138630] |Kristiansand - Flekkefjord (Vest - Agder): [138640] |

[138650] |Kristiansand Sykkelsenter AS, Grim Torg, 4616 Kristiansand, T: +47 38 02 68 35 ;;;Rute.asp?ID=5&KID=62&lang=ENG [138660] |The Lofoten Islands/The Vestfjord route [138670] |Bodø-Kjerringøy-Steigen-Hamarøy-Lofoten-Værøy [138680] |Transport and Cycle rental [138690] |

[138710] |

[138720] |By air: [138730] |

[138740] |Bodø Lufthavn: Good connections with other cities. [138750] |

[138760] |Bodø - Svolvær: Widerøe`s flyveselskap T: +47 810 01 200. [138770] |

[138780] |By train: [138790] |

[138810] |

[138820] |By express boat: [138830] |

[138840] |Bodø - Svolvær: Stops at Helnessund, Nordskot, Holkestad, Bogøy, Skutvik and Skrova. [138850] |(4 hrs). [138860] |

[138870] |Narvik - Svolvær: Stops at Lødingen, Holandshamn and Skrova (requested stops only) (4,5 hrs). [138880] |

[138890] |Tårnvik-Nordfold, www.ovds.no [138910] |By coastal steamer: [138920] |

[138930] |Bergen - Bodø - Svolvær - Kirkenes: Omit calls at Svolvær. [138940] |

[138950] |By bus/ferry [138960] |

[138970] |Bodø - Svolvær: Bus: Fauske - Melbu and ferry: Melbu - Fiskebøl and bus: Fiskebøl - Svolvær (10 hrs). [138980] |

[138990] |Bodø - Svolvær: Bus: Bodø - Skutvik and ferry: Skutvik - Svolvær. [139010] |

[139020] |By ferry: [139030] |

[139040] |Bodø-Værøy-Moskenes [139050] |

[139060] |Festvåg-Misten [139070] |

[139080] |Skutvik-Svolvær [139090] |

[139110] |

[139120] |Bus services along the entire route. [139130] |www.lofoten-info.no/Norsk/journey.htm - telephone numbers of all relevant transport companies. [139140] |

[139150] |Cycles on public transport: [139160] |

[139170] |Call NSB's customer telephone +47 815 00 888 for information about taking your bike by rail. [139180] |On domestic flights, bikes travel as luggage, except on smaller aircraft. [139190] |Clarify this when you book your ticket. [139210] |As a rule bikes can be taken on to most boats and ferries. [139220] |

[139230] |CYCLE RENTAL [139240] |

[139250] |Lofoten Sykkelutleie, Svolvær og Moskenes post@lofoten-aktiv.no, www.lofoten-aktiv.no ;;;Rute.asp?ID=6&KID=68&lang=ENG [139260] |The Numedal Cycle route [139270] |Transport and Cycle rental [139280] |

[139290] |TRANSPORT [139310] |By rail: [139320] |

[139330] |Oslo - Geilo - Bergen (Bergensbanen) [139340] |

[139350] |Oslo - Kongsberg - Stavanger (Sørlandsbanen) [139360] |

[139370] |Oslo - Larvik - Skien (Vestfoldbanen): [139380] |

[139390] |Timetable/info. [139410] |

[139420] |By bus: [139430] |

[139440] |Geilo - Kongsberg - Larvik (both directions) several times daily. [139450] |Change busses at Kongsberg. [139460] |Nettbuss T: +47 32 77 12 20 [139470] |

[139480] |Oslo - Kongsberg:: every hour, all day in both directions. [139490] |TIMEkspressen, T: +47 35 02 60 00, www.timekspressen.no [139510] |By air: [139520] |

[139530] |Geilo Lufthavn Dagali, T: +47 32 09 51 00 [139540] |

[139550] |Sandefjord Lufthavn Torp,, T: +47 33 42 70 00 [139560] |

[139570] |: [139580] |

[139590] |Cycle transport: [139610] |On the Bergensbanen some trains have a special carriage for cycles so you can travel on the same train as your bike. [139620] |On most local lines you can take your cycle onto the train with you. [139630] |Call NSB`s customer telephone +47 815 00 888 for more information. [139640] |On domestic flights cycles can travel as luggage, except on smaller aircraft. [139650] |Clarify this when you book your flight. [139660] |Some busses on the Geilo - Kongsberg-Larvik route do have cycle-racks. [139670] |Call the bus company +47 32771220 in advance to make sure. [139680] |As a rule bikes can be taken on most boats and ferries. [139690] |

[139710] |

[139720] |Vestfold Cykelutleie offers one-way cycle rental in towns and lager communities along the Numendal Cycle route. [139730] |This means that you can rent a cycle at one outlet and return it at another. [139740] |For further information about rentals and prices: www.sykkeltur.com or contact Vestfold Cykelutleie, T: +47 32 73 15 61 or T: +47 92 22 94 46. ;;;Rute.asp?ID=7&KID=74&lang=ENG [139750] |The Hallingdalen Route [139760] |Transport and Cycle rental [139770] |

[139780] |TRANSPORT [139790] |

[139810] |

[139820] |Oslo - Nesbyen - Gol - Ål - Geilo - Bergen [139830] |Special cycle train daily from 27.06.01 - 16.09.01. Departure from Oslo 0631 am with arrival Gol 0947 am and Geilo 1031 am Departure from Bergen 1458 pm with arrival Geilo 1813 pm and Gol 1857 pm For further information: www.nsb.no/persont/rutetider/rutetider.html and www.nsb.no/EN [139840] |

[139850] |By express bus: [139860] |

[139870] |Oslo - Noresund - Nesbyen - Gol - Hemsedal - Lærdal - Sogndal - Førde: NORWAYexpress bus, (Route 170/1671) T: +47 815 44 444, www.nor-way.no [139880] |

[139890] |Cycle transport: [139910] |Your bike can travel with you on special cycle trains and on the express train Oslo-Bergen-Oslo. [139920] |Make your cycle reservation when you book your own ticket. [139930] |Price per bicycle NOK 90. [139940] |Taking your bike on busses can be difficult, call the bus company first. [139950] |

[139960] |: [139970] |

[139980] |CYCLE RENTAL [139990] |

[140010] |

[140020] |3550 Gol, T: +47 32076840, mobile 901 00 287, slettem@online.no. [140030] |Offer one-way rentals, this means that you rent your bike at one outlet and return it at another ;;;Rute.asp?ID=8&KID=79&lang=ENG [140040] |The Discovery Trail - Bjorli-Dombås-Grimsdalen [140050] |Transport and Cycle rental [140060] |

[140070] |TRANSPORT [140080] |

[140090] |By rail: [140110] |Åndalsnes - Bjorli (Raumabanen): [140120] |

[140130] |Oslo - Dombås - Trondheim (Dovrebanen): [140140] |

[140150] |For timetable and route info. [140160] |NSB`s customer telephon: T: +47 815 00 888, www.nsb.no [140170] |

[140180] |By express bus: [140190] |

[140210] |

[140220] |Trondheim - Dombås - Oslo: [140230] |For timetable and route info.: NORWAY Bussekspress, T: +47 815 44 444, www.nor-way.no [140240] |Lesja Bilruter - the bus service for this stretch. [140250] |

[140260] |Cycle transport: [140270] |

[140280] |You can take your bike with you on most local lines, call NSB's customer telephone 47 + 815 00 888 for further information. [140290] |Taking your bike on the express busses can be a problem, call the bus company for further information. [140310] |

[140320] |CYCLE RENTAL [140330] |

[140340] |Bjorli Turistkontor, 2669 Bjorli, T: +47 61 24 56 45, www.bjorli.no [140350] |

[140360] |Dombås Turistkontor, 2660 Dombås, T. +47 61 24 14 44, www.dovrenett.no [140370] |

[140380] |Cycles can be rented at one tourist office and returned at another. ;;;Rute.asp?ID=9&KID=84&lang=ENG [140390] |Along the Sognefjord [140410] |

[140420] |TRANSPORT [140430] |

[140440] |By air: [140450] |

[140460] |Sogndal Airport, Widerøes Airlines, Tel: +47 51 65 76 90, flights daily to/from Oslo and Bergen. [140470] |

[140480] |By ferry: [140490] |

[140510] |

[140520] |By express boat: [140530] |

[140540] |Bergen - Sogndal, daily all year (4 hours) [140550] |

[140560] |Flåm - Kaupanger/Lærdal [140570] |

[140580] |For timetable of Local boats Sogn og Fjordane, Tel: +47 55 90 70 70, www.fylkesbaatane.no [140590] |

[140610] |

[140620] |Oslo/Bergen - Myrdal - Flåm, NSB`s customer telephone +47 815 00 888, www.flaamsbana.no, www.nsb.no. [140630] |

[140640] |By express bus: [140650] |

[140660] |Oslo/Bergen/Lillehammer - Lærdal, daily all year [140670] |

[140680] |Norway Bussekspress Tel: +47 815 44 444, ruteinformasjon@nor-way.no, www.nor-way.no [140690] |

[140710] |

[140720] |Lærdal - Kaupanger: www.fylkesbaatane.no [140730] |

[140740] |Solvorn - Urnes: tourist@luster.kommune.no [140750] |

[140760] |Cycle transport: [140770] |

[140780] |On most local lines you can take your cycle onto the train with you. [140790] |Call NSB`s customer telephone +47 815 00 888 for more information. [140810] |Clarify this when you book your flight. [140820] |Getting your cycle on a bus is often difficult. [140830] |Call the bus company in advance to make sure. [140840] |As a rule bikes can be taken on to most boats and ferries. [140850] |

[140860] |CYCLE RENTAL [140870] |

[140880] |Borgund hyttesenter og camping, 6888 Steinklepp, Tel:/Fax: +47 57 66 81 71. [140890] |

[140910] |

[140920] |Lærdal ferie og fritidspark, 6887 Lærdal, Tel: +47 57 66 66 95, Fax: +47 57 66 87 81. [140930] |

[140940] |Turistinformasjon Lærdal, Tel: +47 57 66 65 09, Fax: +47 57 66 64 22. [140950] |

[140960] |Turistinformasjon Sogndal, 6852 Sogndal, Tel: + 47 57 67 30 83, Fax: + 47 57 67 28 06. [140970] |

[140980] |Skjolden Hotell, Skjolden, Tel: + 47 57 68 66 06, tourist@luster.kommune.no ;;;sykkelruter.asp?lang=ENG [140990] |Sign-posted cycle-routes [141010] |They are charted on special cyclist maps that you can buy on these pages or at tourist offices or bookstores along the route. [141020] |These pages can help you find a route suitable for you! [141030] |The North Sea Cycle Route, Rogaland [141040] |The Telemark canal [141050] |Rallarvegen - The Old Navvy Road [141060] |The Coastal Route [141070] |The Lofoten Islands/The Vestfjord route, Bodø-Kjerringøy-Steigen-Hamarøy-Lofoten-Værøy [141080] |The Numedal Cycle route [141090] |The Hallingdalen Route [141110] |Along the Sognefjord [141120] |Røros [141130] |Vesterålen [141140] |Island hopping in Møre & Romsdal, Molde-Ona-Bud-Atlanterhavsveien [141150] |Voss-Bergen [141160] |Kristiansand - Hovden - Haukeli [141170] |Sunnhordland [141180] |Helgeland ;;;syklist_velkommen.asp?lang=ENG [141190] |Cyclist Welcome! [141210] |The concept was developed and put into practice by The Institution for Cycle Tourism in 1999. [141220] |This means that chosen hotels, motels, guest houses, campsites and youth hostels make special arrangements to suit the needs of the cycling tourist. [141230] |CW-establishments are situated along a signposted cycle route and/or have signposted cycle routes for day trips in the immediate vicinity. [141240] |More and more Norwegians cycle, and the total number of suitably prepared routes for cycling holidays in Norway are increasing. [141250] |The interest in cycle tourism in Europe is growing rapidly. [141260] |By cycle tourism we mean the use of bicycles for holidays and leisure and including commercial facilities such as refreshments, cycle hire, accommodation, signposts, maps/route descriptions etc. [141270] |Cycle tourism, as opposed to cycle trips, include at least one night's accommodation. [141280] |The aim of the concept is: [141290] |The cycle tourist [141310] |The accommodation establishment [141320] |Easily be able to make arrangements for cycle tourists [141330] |Shall be promoted as cycle friendly [141340] |Have more and more satisfied cycle tourists as guests [141350] |The contents of the concept are: [141360] |Specification demands [141370] |Promotional activities [141380] |Entering into an agreement and following up/checking [141390] |Registration form for cyclists [141410] |The Telemark canal [141420] |Rallarvegen [141430] |The Coastal Route [141440] |Lofoten [141450] |The Numedal Cycle route [141460] |The Hallingdalen Route [141470] |The Discovery Trail [141480] |Along the Sognefjord [141490] |The region of Røros [141510] |Island hopping in Møre & Romsdal [141520] |Voss - Bergen [141530] |Setesdalen [141540] |Sunnhordland [141550] |Helgeland ;;;tips.asp?lang=ENG [141560] |Tips [141570] |Here are some useful tips and advice for planning and enjoying your cycling holiday. [141580] |Best foot forward! [141590] |For beginners [141610] |Bike-storage at Gardermoen Airport [141620] |Outdoor recreation act [141630] |Bicycles and public transportation [141640] |Luggage transport [141650] |Useful tips: [141660] |Show clearly to other road users what you are going to do, and remember to always alert walkers and let them know you are coming by using your bell or your voice, it's important to give them a warning. [141670] |If you prefer to travel by your self and not order before arriving, it's probably best to not cycle during high-season (July Than it's much easier to get accommodation! [141680] |It's highly recommended to wear a helmet. [141690] |And make sure being seen by wearing reflective objects! [141710] |And always bring a banana or some other high-energy food! [141720] |For beginner-cyclist a gel-seat to put outside your regular seat can be a really good investment! [141730] |You can get them in most sports-stores! [141740] |Padded gloves can also make a big difference in comfort. [141750] |Other than this not much special-equippment is needed, a few thin layers of clothing are recommended, than it's easier to regulate! [141760] |Remember also that the weather can change, be prepared for this and always bring something waterproof on your cycle trip. [141770] |Always bring tools and a pump in case something needs to be fixed along the way! ;;;tips_view.asp?lngID=17&lang=ENG [141780] |Bicycles and public transportation [141790] |For information about bringing bicycles on public transportation in Norway, visit these sites! [141810] |

[141820] |Buss: http://www.nbe.no/nbeweb/show.do?page=185 1120; [141830] |

;;;tips_view.asp?lngID=20&lang=ENG [141840] |Outdoor recreation act [141850] |Public right of access to the outdoors is part of Norway's cultural heritage, placed in the Outdoor recreation act of 1957. [141860] |The Act permits a variety of activities on untilled land as well as impose obligations. [141870] |Here are some of the rules! [141880] |You are allowed to: [141890] |- Walk and hike in summer and ski in winter on land and sail along the coast year round. [141910] |- Pick nuts eaten on the spot. [141920] |- Camp for two days at one place, not closer than 150 m from houses or cabins. [141930] |For longer stay you will need permit from the landowner. [141940] |- Bathe and swim in the sea and in lakes. [141950] |- Ramble on foot or cycle on trails and roads. [141960] |- Children up to age 15 need no licence to fish in fresh water and, with some restrictions, they may fish with tackle in salt water. [141970] |

[141980] |You are NOT allowed to: [141990] |- Litter or discard rubbish outdoors. [142010] |- Cross or stay on tilled land, meadows, garden, house plots or farmyards in summer. [142020] |- Build a fire in wooded areas in summer (15 April - 15 September). [142030] |- Disturb animals or birds, including nests and nestlings. [142040] |- Protected areas and preserves can have restrictions that protect plant and animal life by prohibiting access or picking. ;;;tips_view.asp?lngID=23&lang=ENG [142050] |Bike-storage at Gardermoen Airport [142060] |If you are flying in/out of Norway and need a place to store your bike (for up to 3 months) it can be done at Gardermoen Airport. [142070] |See www.osl.no or call luggage center at +47 64 81 34 77 for more info. ;;;tips_view.asp?lngID=24&lang=ENG [142080] |Bike rental in Molde [142090] |Now you can hire a bike in Molde. [142110] |The price is NOK 100 pr day 25/pr hour. [142120] |Helmet and lock for free. ;;;tips_view.asp?lngID=26&lang=ENG [142130] |For beginners [142140] |Going on your first cycle holiday can be really easy. [142150] |If you choose a package-solution your entire cycling holiday is organised for you, and you will be taken care of in a great way! [142160] |Som tips for you on the way: Helmet and reflectors is elementary! [142170] |Otherwise: Bring something to put on your hands and around your neck, since that is places that easily gets cold. [142180] |A gel-seat to put on your bike is highly recommended for beginners. [142190] |Tools just in case something needs to be fixed along the way can be reassuring, though not bringing is a great way to meet people! [142210] |And remember: less is more, the less you bring, the better it is for you! [142220] |

[142230] |Remember to also bring your camera; you're definitely going to dream your way back, and then the pictures will be a great comfort ... ;;;tips_view.asp?lngID=7&lang=ENG [142240] |Luggage transport [142250] |Since there is a low request from cycle tourists for luggage transport this is something that's normally not offered in Norway. [142260] |Most cyclist prefer to transfer the luggage by their own bike. [142270] |If your not one of them, ask when you order the trip, many places will arrange luggage transport if it's desirable.