470km
Distance
3610
Elev. Gain
2-6
Days
15%
Unpaved
7/10
Difficulty
Røros – Ålesund
Røros – Ålesund: Dubbed the Goldilocks route, this journey offers just the right balance of distance and elevation for a single day if you’re into Audax cycling. For most cyclists, it’s an enjoyable 3-4 day ride, filled with endless breathtaking views. Highlights include the towering 1,000-meter Trollveggen rock wall, the wide-open gravel roads of Grimsdalen Valley, and the authentic charm of the historic mining town of Røros. Ending at Ålesund’s lookout point, with its restaurant and iconic rooftop city view, is a fitting finale to this epic cross-Norway adventure.
Note: After Åndalsnes, heading west, there’s a 6.4 km tunnel. We recommend taking a taxi or one of the four daily buses through it.
Route map
Useful links
Booking.com – for accommodation options across Norway
Entur app – for planning public transport trips around Norway
Ferries – routes, timetables and information by Statens Vegvesen
Wild camping etiquette – important to know
Keep in mind
All cycling routes published on CYCLENORWAY.com are intended as planning resources and sources of inspiration to be used alongside your own research and judgement. Routes are created using careful research, but every cyclist has different abilities, expectations, and risk tolerance. Some routes may include hike-a-bike sections, muddy or wet hiking paths, technical terrain, steep climbs, descents, or remote areas that may not be suitable for everyone. Route data, mapping software, and conditions can also change or contain inaccuracies. Cycling in Norway is generally very safe. Nevertheless, if you choose to ride these routes, you do so at your own risk.
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