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Most gravel routes follow old postal roads, farm tracks, or forest paths. This one doesn’t. The High Voltage route takes a different approach, climbing into the high mountains along rugged service roads built not for people, but for power.
Over three demanding days and 250 km, the route winds across plateaus, skirts hydropower stations, and traverses remote terrain shaped by Norway’s energy legacy. It’s a ride that pushes your legs and rewards your effort with silence, scale, and solitude.
These roads were carved for maintenance crews, not tourists, making them a hidden gem for those craving real backcountry riding. And if you’re looking to link Rallarvegen and Mjølkevegen with something bold and off-grid, this is your line through.
It’s not about comfort. It’s about connection, to landscape, history, and the limits of your own endurance.
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This is a mainly gravel route with altitudes reaching above 1200m. A completely snow-free route will not occur until mid to late June.
You can start and end this loop in Nesbyen, Gol, or Ål, all have a train station that the Oslo-Bergen train stops at. Book using the Entur app.
– There is a 3.5km Hike-A-Bike section at 1200m and requires carrying or pushing your bike most of the way. It can be wet and boggy in places and is not recommended in bad weather.
A full breakdown of all hazards can be found on our full story page, along with other route options and Map POI’s.
A good overview of all options available in the surrounding Hallingdal area.
Knut Myking, Local Hallingdal Expert
For the bikepacker passing through, Hemsedal is more than just a dot on the map; it’s a welcome pause in the high mountains. This alpine village offers everything a weary cyclist might need: a well-stocked grocery store, good coffee, and a chance to rest the legs without losing the sense of adventure. If you're staying the night, take the ski lift and ride one of the purpose-built mountain bike trails or spin out your legs along quiet gravel roads leading into side valleys.
For the bikepacker passing through, Hemsedal is more than just a dot on the map; it’s a welcome pause in the high mountains. This alpine village offers everything a weary cyclist might need: a well-stocked grocery store, good coffee, and a chance to rest the legs without losing the sense of adventure. If you're staying the night, take the ski lift and ride one of the purpose-built mountain bike trails or spin out your legs along quiet gravel roads leading into side valleys.
It's a challenging climb up onto the plateau, and by the time you reach the top and cycle the gravel roads along large hydro lakes, you might feel you want to make the most of this experience. There are private cabins in the area, so ensure you are at least 150m away and pitch your tent in a wild and remote environment. Isn't this what bikepacking is all about?
It's a challenging climb up onto the plateau, and by the time you reach the top and cycle the gravel roads along large hydro lakes, you might feel you want to make the most of this experience. There are private cabins in the area, so ensure you are at least 150m away and pitch your tent in a wild and remote environment. Isn't this what bikepacking is all about?
Cycling Norway’s Panorama Road is a dream ride for bikepackers, starting on smooth asphalt, then escaping the buzz of cars for a breath of fresh solitude on a hidden single‑track section. That narrow trail winds through alpine pastures and birch woods, giving you quiet time and scenic reward. It’s that blend of polished route and secret off‑road detour that makes this stretch unforgettable.
Cycling Norway’s Panorama Road is a dream ride for bikepackers, starting on smooth asphalt, then escaping the buzz of cars for a breath of fresh solitude on a hidden single‑track section. That narrow trail winds through alpine pastures and birch woods, giving you quiet time and scenic reward. It’s that blend of polished route and secret off‑road detour that makes this stretch unforgettable.
All cycling routes published on CYCLENORWAY.com are simply a planning resource to be used as a point of inspiration in conjunction with your own due-diligence. All route guidelines were prepared under diligent research. However, we can never for certain insure the complete accuracy of the routes. Cycling in Norway is in general very safe. Nevertheless, should you choose to cycle this route you do so at your own risk.
All cycling routes published on CYCLENORWAY.com are simply a planning resource to be used as a point of inspiration in conjunction with your own due-diligence. All route guidelines were prepared under diligent research. However, we can never for certain insure the complete accuracy of the routes. Cycling in Norway is in general very safe. Nevertheless, should you choose to cycle this route you do so at your own risk.
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