Plan your Cycling Holiday in Norway
Routes, maps, local knowledge, transport advice, gravel and bikepacking — everything an independent cyclist needs, in one place.
Bergen – Trondheim
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995km -
5/10 difficulty
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6-15 days
995km 
5/10 difficulty 
6-15 days The route info, maps and practical advice are unbeatable — best trip of my life.
National Gravel Route 1: Sentralruta
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730km
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8/10 difficulty
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7-14 days
I could never have planned a trip like this without Cycle Norway.
Seven Wonders of Fjord Norway
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442km
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7/10 difficulty
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4-8 days
This route is simply magnificent in every way – wow factor for 450km
Find the route that fits your trip
National Gravel Route 6: Klassikerne
Linking Mjølkevegen and Rallarvegen into one continuous crossing of the country. From high plateaus and summer farms to the Hardangervidda. For many riders, this is the route that defines gravel cycling in Norway.
- 516km
- 65% unpaved
- 4-9 days
- 7/10 difficulty
Norway’s Premier 500km Gravel Route
Lofoten, Andøya, & Senja
Cycle through Lofoten’s world of archipelagos with tropical-looking water, white sandy beaches, and jagged mountains carved to perfection by the last ice age.
- 646km
- 0% unpaved
- 4-10 days
- 4/10 difficulty
The Arctic Jewel awaits
Norwegian Scenic Route: Trollstigen – Geiranger
The legendary mountain road where trolls carved the curves, fjords sparkle below, and every bend tells a story older than time.
- 116km
- 0% unpaved
- 1-3 days
- 9/10 difficulty
Norway’s most famous road
Rallarvegen
A Journey over Northern Europe’s Highest Mountain Plateau – Glaciers Await!
- 79km
- 85% unpaved
- 1-2 days
- 6/10 difficulty
Historic Mountain Gravel Road
Mjølkevegen
Hundreds of kilometers of hard-packed gravel roads stretch across high mountain plains, offering stunning 360-degree views.
- 225km
- 80% unpaved
- 2-5 days
- 7/10 difficulty
Milk, Cows, & Epic Gravel
Tour De Dovre
Three National Parks come together to provide a one-of-a-kind gravel cycling experience in Norway.
- 128km
- 75% unpaved
- 1-3 days
- 5/10 difficulty
Muskox & Alpine Pastures
National Gravel Routes 4 & 8 Connector
Connect National Gravel Routes 4 and 8 with this stunning remote section and transform two epic gravel routes into one unforgettable adventure.
- 125km
- 80% unpaved
- 1-2 days
- 7/10 difficulty
The graval connector
National Gravel Route 8: Østlandsviddene
A wild and demanding loop for serious bikepackers seeking deep immersion in Norway’s least visited interior.
- 638km
- 76% unpaved
- 4-10 days
- 7/10 difficulty
Should be a world-famous gravel route
National Gravel Route 7: Jotunheimen
Grab the opportunity to circle Jotunheimen National Park — the Land of the Giants — and experience Norway’s most dramatic mountain landscape by bike.
- 342km
- 55% unpaved
- 2-6 days
- 8.5/10 difficulty
Land of the Giants meets Gravel
National Gravel Route 6: Klassikerne
Linking Mjølkevegen and Rallarvegen into one continuous crossing of the country. From high plateaus and summer farms to the Hardangervidda. For many riders, this is the route that defines gravel cycling in Norway.
- 516km
- 65% unpaved
- 4-9 days
- 7/10 difficulty
Norway’s Premier 500km Gravel Route
National Gravel Route 5: Fønhusruta
One of Norway’s great long-distance gravel routes on roads and terrain unknown to many.
- 474km
- 80% unpaved
- 3-8 days
- 8/10 difficulty
From the capital to the mountains on gravel
National Gravel Route 4: Innlandsruta
Ride along the Swedish border for hundreds of kilometres on unknown gravel roads.
- 499km
- 72% unpaved
- 3-7 days
- 6/10 difficulty
The ride that makes Sweden jealous
Lofoten, Andøya, & Senja
Cycle through Lofoten’s world of archipelagos with tropical-looking water, white sandy beaches, and jagged mountains carved to perfection by the last ice age.
- 646km
- 0% unpaved
- 4-10 days
- 4/10 difficulty
The Arctic Jewel awaits
Oslo Fjord Loop
Norway’s ninth-longest fjord holds more surprises than you might expect — rich Viking heritage, relaxed fjordside villages, and some of the finest medieval fortresses in Northern Europe.
- 391km
- 5% unpaved
- 2-5 days
- 5/10 difficulty
Cycle into the Viking past
The Pilgrim Route
This is less a bike route and more a journey into the past as you follow in the footsteps of Norway’s great Viking King Olaf II. The route takes you up the historic valley of Gudbrandsdalsleden and ends at the 1000-year-old Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim
- 798km
- <10% unpaved
- 5-13 days
- 5.5/10 difficulty
Follow the Viking King
Telemark Canal Route
Telemark is a unique area of Norway and a hidden gem on the cycling radar. Bring a tent and explore the wonders of this vast forest and mountainous terrain. It’s the Norway you didn’t know existed.
- 379.5km
- 20% unpaved
- 2-6 days
- 6/10 difficulty
Norway’s Hidden Gem
Bodø – Lofoten – Tromsø
Cycle through Lofoten’s world of archipelagos with tropical-looking water, white sandy beaches, and jagged mountains carved to perfection by the last ice age.
- 643 km
- 0% unpaved
- 4-10 days
- 4/10 difficulty
The Arctic Jewel awaits
Trondheim – Bodø
The journey to the Arctic awaits on one of Norway’s most popular long-distance routes. Beauty is around every corner.
- 817km
- 0% unpaved
- 5-14 days
- 3/10 difficulty
The Classic Coastal Route
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Common questions from cyclists
Get quick answers to the questions we hear most often from cyclists planning a trip to Norway.
The easiest solution is to leave your bike box at the hotel where you stay on arrival and departure. Most larger hotels can store it for you. Explore our Bike Box page for other storage solutions and tips.
For road touring and smooth hard-packed gravel, 35 mm tyres are ideal. The Schwalbe Marathon is a reliable choice for long-distance touring.
For bikepacking and rougher gravel routes, choose 40–50 mm tyres for better comfort and grip. Popular options include the Schwalbe G-One Bite, Panaracer GravelKing, and Pirelli Cinturato Gravel.
- 35 mm – Road touring and smooth gravel.
- 40–45 mm – Mixed road and gravel bikepacking.
- 45–50 mm – Remote gravel routes and rougher terrain.
The best time to cycle in Norway is from May to September. June and July offer the longest days, while July and August are usually the warmest. May and September are quieter, but high mountain roads and remote gravel routes usually don’t open until June and some places in July. Read more about each month here.
Every major town has a sports shop that sells bikes, and spare bike boxes are often available. Some shops may charge, while others are happy to reserve one for you, but availability is never guaranteed. We recommend allowing a few days to source a box, pack your bike, and transport it to the airport. Full information can be found in our Bike Box Guide.
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Lofoten, Andøya & Senja
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I'm Matthew. I've spent 10+ years riding and researching Norway's roads, gravel routes and remote regions so you don't have to learn the hard way.
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