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Describing this as the world’s greatest day ride might seem like a bold claim, but on a splendid day, few places globally can match the magnificence of this 150km route. What more could one ask for in a perfect day ride? Epic mountain roads, crystalline rivers, glacier-fed lakes, valleys steeped in mystique, a thrilling hike-and-bike segment, a leisurely fjord cruise along the most renowned fjord on the planet, and culminating with Norway’s premier 1500m ascent. The world’s highest fjord road offers unparalleled views of the region and inland sea below. Undoubtedly, this was one of the most extraordinary days of cycling I’ve ever experienced.
The ‘full story’ members page will break this route up, going through every part with POIs on the route map, detours, extensions, and all the must-know information from the hike-a-bike section, tunnels, and ensuring you catch the ferry on time. Join our membership
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Gamle Stynefjellsvegen opens on 15th June each year, and the route is good to cycle until late September when the road closes.
From Oslo, take the train to Otta, then a local Innlandstrafikk bus toward Stryn. Get off at Grotli. Bikes aren’t allowed on the main long-distance Vy146 bus, so check the alternative local bus options. Sometimes the bus won’t go all the way to Grotli, and you may have to cycle the last 20-30km.
This route isn’t easy. Expect a tough hike-a-bike section, old tunnels to navigate, and stretches of road with tourist traffic. The full story breaks down each part so you know what to prepare for. A fully loaded touring bike is not recommended on the hike-a-bike section. The route map states 4363m of climbing – this is false, it’s around 2600m of elevation gain.
Geiranger rents e-bikes, but these are not suitable for the Flofjellet mountain pass trail. Hellesylt has two companies: Fjord Guiding (E-bike & regular) & Opplevhellesylt (E-bikes). If you’re looking for a good road/gravel bike, renting in Ålesund and taking the express ferry to Geiranger, where you can start the route, is probably your best option.
Eirik Kvisli - Norwegian Bikepacker
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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