Take your family, group of friends or colleagues from work to experience the navvies' road Rallarvegen. One of the most scenic cycle rides from Norway's roof right down to the sea - this is quite an experience!
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About the Rallarvegen road
As the name suggests the Rallarvegen dates from the time gangs of navvies used it as a road during the construction of the Bergen railway. Today, it is best known as a cycle route of rare beauty offering countless natural experiences.
Rallarvegen begins in Haugastøl and climbs steadily up to Finse, a distance of 27 km. Along the way you cycle through several areas with private cottages and we request that you show consideration. We also wish to draw your attention to the fact that you could meet the occasional car, particularly on the stretch between Haugastøl-Storurdivatnet. Further up on Finse at 1222 metres above sea level, it is time to visit the navvy museum Rallarmuseet. Here you can discover how navvies lived and which tools and aids they had for the construction of the Bergen railway. Why not stay overnight in Finse so that you are properly rested for the next day's stretch. If you have plenty of extra time then Finse has a lot to offer: Hardangerjøkulen, glacier walking, galleries and untamed countryside.
The next compulsory stop is the signalman's cottage Fagernut Vokterbolig. The house, which dates from 1904, is the highest of this type in the country at 1,310 metres above sea level. Here you will find a café and an exhibition about life as a signalman high in the mountains. The distance from Finse to Fagernut is 10 km.
After that you head down. The stretch between Fagernut and Hallingskeid is often the part with the roughest road conditions after winter's snow has thawed. At Grjotrust, you cross the old railway and the signalman's house, the largest home on the mountain.
Hallingskeid is your next stop with possible accommodation etc. The distance between Fagernut and Hallingskeid is 11 km.
The journey from Hallingskeid to Vatnhalsen can be described as the most spectacular and impressive with its sharp downward slope and thundering waterfalls. The Klevagjelet gorge and Kleven Bridge are unforgettable. We recommend that you walk beside the bike as you descend the gorge.
Both Vatnahalsen and Myrdal have options for overnight accommodation. The distance between Hallingskeid and Vatnahalsen is 15 km. From here you have two alternatives. One option is to cycle down the 21 twists and turns from Vatnahalsen through the beautiful Flåm valley to Flåm. Along this route, you will have the steepest railway line in northern Europe on your right. You will find all the facilities you need in Flåm and we can definitely recommend staying here.
The other option is to take the train from Myrdal through the Raundal tunnel to Upsete and then to continue by cycle to Voss. You will meet cars on the stretch between Mjølfjell and Voss.
Distance between Vatnahalsen and Flåm 17 km.
Distance between Vatnahalsen and Myrdal station 2 km.
Distance between Upsete and Voss 36 km.
Follow the country code
Nature and countryside in the mountains are fragile and we ask you to take care. Take your litter with you and use the WC facilities at the refreshment and accommodation sites. Remember other visitors will follow you.
Wear the correct clothing
Remember that you are travelling high in the mountains, where weather conditions can change in a second. The right clothing is vital. In the early part of the season you could be cycling through snowdrifts, so watertight footwear is essential.
Have a good trip!
For booking and itineraries, please contact Fjord Tours Customer support: +47 815 68 222
