Finse
With its title as Norway's most acclaimed cycle route, the Rallarvegen promises both challenge and reward
Rallarvegen the Navvies'Road) is designated as a cultural monument and important part of Norwegian National Heritage.
The road runs parallel with the Bergen railway, which opened in 1909, and passes by NSB-owned buildings, many of them old guard's houses. There are now listed buildings and all carry plaques showing the year in which they were built. Early in the season there is still a fair amount of snow on the ground, so during this period we advise you to take the cycle on the train from Finse to Hallingskeid.
If you want to rent a bike, read more here
Rallarvegen Haugastøl - Flåm
The Storurdi guard's house offers refreshments and simple accommodation. At 1222 metres above sea level, Finse is Norway's highest railway station. Located in Finse are the Norwegian Mountain Touring Association (DNT) Finsehytta, Finse 1222 (hotel) and the Rallar (Navvies') Museum. Further west, the road is somewhat rutted. The Rallar Museum uses the Fagernut guard's house (20 km west of Finse) as a refreshment shop (no accommodation).
Hallingskeid Station at 1110 m.a.s.l. is located 21 km from Finse and 15 km from the Myrdal road crossing. There is a DNT-self-service lodge at Hallingskeid. From here, the road gradually descends through fantastic West Norwegian countryside with many waterfalls. Be careful at Klevagjeldet- the track follow a narrow mountains ledge with nothing to stop you plunging down into the river below!
Meals & accommodation: Vatnahalsen Hotell (812m.a.s.l.) 2 km from Myrdal station. Cafe Rallaren at Myrdal station.
The final 20 km goes through Flåmsdalen, a valley famous for its beauty and Norhtern Europe's most exciting railway journey. The line falls 865 m over the course of the valley. The upper section has 21 sharp curves, and at this part it is wise to get off your cycle and walk!
At Flåm there is a wide choose of accommodation ranging from hotel, B & B, pension, hostel, cabins and camping.
Read more about Flåm Fjord Village here
Distances and Stages:
Stage 1: Haugastøl -Finse= 26km
Stage 2: Finse - Vatnahalsen =36km
Stage 3: Vatnahalsen -Flåm = 17km
Transportation and Travel options:
Train: Book your train ticket at vy.no
Take the Bergensbanen to Haugastøl station from Bergen or Oslo. If you bring your own bike remember to reserve a space for your bike.
When you arrive Flåm you can take the Flåm Railway to Myrdal and further on to Oslo or Bergen. Norled Expressboat has daily departures from Flåm to Bergen during summer season. Book your ticket here
Source: Visit Sognefjord AS