{"id":37906,"date":"2026-04-13T16:45:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:45:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/?page_id=37906"},"modified":"2026-06-06T12:32:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T12:32:40","slug":"national-gravel-routes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/en\/national-gravel-routes\/","title":{"rendered":"National Gravel Routes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section  class=\"profidev-text-image wp-elements-bd783bb1e57880ecd60cc35d77d047ae\">\n\t<div class=\"theme-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content wp-elements-bd783bb1e57880ecd60cc35d77d047ae has-white-background-color has-color-1-color template-1 reverse-blocks reverse-mobile no-margin-top\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wrapper\" style=\"--content-width: 45%; --images-width: 50.7%\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><div class=\"theme-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"141\" height=\"141\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/compass.svg\" alt=\"compass\" class=\"wp-image-37909\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-font-family has-h-4-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.2em\">NORWAY&#8217;S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e5dff46ebd310ff964a0b7dccbe2becc\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">National Gravel Routes<\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"media youtube is-height-auto contain\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H8tNHOVl_fE?si=I8Oim2y-Jtvfd_37\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tframeborder=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tallow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\treferrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tallowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section  class=\"profidev-text-image wp-elements-a5b5997d74761d0b1921fd50a12d4a13\">\n\t<div class=\"theme-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content wp-elements-a5b5997d74761d0b1921fd50a12d4a13 has-color-1-color template-1 reverse-blocks disable-aspect-ratio-mobile rounded-block\" style=\"background-color: #e1d7a2;\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wrapper\" style=\"--content-width: 50%; --images-width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\">World&#8217;s First National Gravel Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>National Gravel Routes is a hand-picked, field-tested network of Norway\u2019s best long-distance gravel routes, developed by Cycle Norway to keep riders deep in landscapes few ever see. Linking quiet gravel roads, remote valleys, forests, and high mountain terrain, the routes form the&nbsp;<strong>world\u2019s first national gravel route network<\/strong>, showcasing Norway as one of the strongest gravel riding environments on the planet.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"media images is-height-auto contain\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialAllRoutes-copy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialAllRoutes-copy.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialAllRoutes-copy-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialAllRoutes-copy-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialAllRoutes-copy-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section  class=\"profidev-text-image wp-elements-c2f6491375ccea2acb9ed7af09d15761\">\n\t<div class=\"theme-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content wp-elements-c2f6491375ccea2acb9ed7af09d15761 has-white-background-color has-color-1-color template-1 disable-aspect-ratio-mobile rounded-image\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wrapper\" style=\"--content-width: 50%; --images-width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\">National Gravel Routes 1: Sentralruta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-font-family has-h-5-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">The Central Route (Oslo\u2013Trondheim)\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ec6f644b3820c321b3d3be922cbc9f79\">The backbone of the network, linking Oslo and Trondheim through Norway\u2019s inland landscapes. A long inland traverse across forests, valleys, and mountain regions, following historic travel corridors between south and north.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-color-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/en\/routes\/national-gravel-route-1-sentralruta-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overview<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-color-2-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/en\/full-story\/national-gravel-route-1-sentralruta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Full Story<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-color-4-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/National_Gravel_Route_1__Sentralruta_Full-2.gpx\">GPX File<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"media images is-height-auto contain\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"944\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute1.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute1.webp 756w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute1-240x300.webp 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section  class=\"profidev-text-image wp-elements-8338529703369aeace495337a8948ee9\">\n\t<div class=\"theme-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content wp-elements-8338529703369aeace495337a8948ee9 has-white-background-color has-color-1-color template-1 reverse-blocks disable-aspect-ratio-mobile rounded-image\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wrapper\" style=\"--content-width: 50%; --images-width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\">National Gravel Routes 2: Telemark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-font-family has-h-5-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Telemark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7bbee553ee1059cf69c80249f1cb01cf\">A historic inland route through Telemark\u2019s forested hills, lakes, and valleys. The route follows sections of the Telemark Canal and some of Norway\u2019s best-preserved gravel and historic roads, reflecting a strong cultural identity shaped by traditional inland travel and outdoor life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d445cf74 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-color-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/en\/routes\/national-gravel-route-2-telemark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overview<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-color-4-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/National_Gravel_Route_2__Telemark_Basic.gpx\">GPX File<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"media images is-height-auto contain\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"944\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute2.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute2.webp 756w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute2-240x300.webp 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section  class=\"profidev-text-image wp-elements-68fe7e320b992e1a8b04d183eda6f478\">\n\t<div class=\"theme-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content wp-elements-68fe7e320b992e1a8b04d183eda6f478 has-white-background-color has-color-1-color template-1 disable-aspect-ratio-mobile rounded-image\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wrapper\" style=\"--content-width: 50%; --images-width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\">National Gravel Routes 3: S\u00f8rlandsruta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-font-family has-h-5-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">The Southern Divide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d7ab886282fb3cca5743f41bbee5ded2\">A long inland crossing of southern Norway, running from Oslo towards the Stavanger region in the south-west. The route follows watershed divides, remote valleys, and lesser-known backroads, linking multiple landscapes and several counties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-color-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/en\/routes\/national-gravel-route-3-sorlandsruta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overview<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-color-4-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/National_Gravel_Route_3__Sorlandsruta_Basic.gpx\">GPX File<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"media images is-height-auto contain\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute3-copy.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute3-copy.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute3-copy-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute3-copy-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute3-copy-768x960.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section  class=\"profidev-text-image wp-elements-a57dfd01e6b37cb63e74565672de0f15\">\n\t<div class=\"theme-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content wp-elements-a57dfd01e6b37cb63e74565672de0f15 has-white-background-color has-color-1-color template-1 reverse-blocks disable-aspect-ratio-mobile rounded-image\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wrapper\" style=\"--content-width: 50%; --images-width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\">National Gravel Routes 4: Innlandsruta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-font-family has-h-5-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">The Inland Trail<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bdfcd8ef0eb7a171fb1731118974fcec\">A remote route through Norway\u2019s interior backcountry, following gravel roads and tracks across forests, uplands, and sparsely populated areas. Emphasises remoteness, self-reliance, and access to landscapes beyond the main tourist corridors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d445cf74 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-color-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/en\/routes\/national-gravel-route-4-innlandsruta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overview<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-color-4-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/National_Gravel_Route_4__Innlandsruta_Basic.gpx\">GPX File<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"media images is-height-auto contain\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute4-copy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute4-copy.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute4-copy-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute4-copy-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute4-copy-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section  class=\"profidev-text-image wp-elements-6213728447014bce62c30a7467090dda\">\n\t<div class=\"theme-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content wp-elements-6213728447014bce62c30a7467090dda has-white-background-color has-color-1-color template-1 disable-aspect-ratio-mobile rounded-image\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wrapper\" style=\"--content-width: 50%; --images-width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\">National Gravel Routes 5: F\u00f8nhusruta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-font-family has-h-5-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">F\u00f8nhus Route<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3e658387a2f942c2d5ebf0e471c394cc\">Tracing the transition from preserved backcountry landscapes to Norway\u2019s hydropower heartland, this route runs from the capital region into the Hallingdal mountains. It passes DNT cabins, conservation areas, and power infrastructure, telling the story of nature, people, and energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-color-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/en\/routes\/national-gravel-route-5-fonhusruta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overview<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-color-4-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/National_Gravel_Route_5__Fonhus_Basic_1.2-2.gpx\">GPX File<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"media images is-height-auto contain\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute5-copy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute5-copy.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute5-copy-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute5-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute5-copy-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section  class=\"profidev-text-image wp-elements-2b7096e7c2b0c2566cf447c3985c8489\">\n\t<div class=\"theme-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content wp-elements-2b7096e7c2b0c2566cf447c3985c8489 has-white-background-color has-color-1-color template-1 reverse-blocks disable-aspect-ratio-mobile rounded-image\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wrapper\" style=\"--content-width: 50%; --images-width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\">National Gravel Routes 6: Klassikerne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-font-family has-h-5-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">The Norwegian Classics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-06aa54f0940a96e358c3c8e2766cafb0\">A collection of Norway\u2019s most iconic historic gravel roads, including Rallarvegen and Mj\u00f8lkevegen. These routes follow traditional travel corridors shaped by trade, industry, and early infrastructure, and remain cornerstones of Norwegian cycling culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d445cf74 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-color-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/en\/routes\/national-gravel-route-6-klassikerne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overview<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-color-4-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/National_Gravel_Route_6___Klassikerne_Basic.gpx\">GPX File<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"media images is-height-auto contain\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute6-copy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute6-copy.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute6-copy-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute6-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute6-copy-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section  class=\"profidev-text-image wp-elements-7a5051a59694b58c8d10f3ca92bf3dc8\">\n\t<div class=\"theme-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content wp-elements-7a5051a59694b58c8d10f3ca92bf3dc8 has-white-background-color has-color-1-color template-1 disable-aspect-ratio-mobile rounded-image\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wrapper\" style=\"--content-width: 50%; --images-width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\">National Gravel Routes 7: Jotunheimen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-font-family has-h-5-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Jotunheimen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eede23d25062ceac9bff183a0f2cf7ab\">The land of the giants is your destination. A high-mountain route through the spectacular Jotunheimen region, including roads such as the world-famous Tusenmeteren and crossing some of Norway\u2019s most dramatic alpine terrain. High passes, open plateaus, and rugged landscapes define this demanding yet rewarding journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-color-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/en\/routes\/national-gravel-route-7-jotunheimen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overview<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-color-4-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/National_Gravel_Route_7__Jotunheimen_Basic_.gpx\">GPX File<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"media images is-height-auto contain\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute7-copy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute7-copy.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute7-copy-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute7-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute7-copy-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section  class=\"profidev-text-image wp-elements-7626d513d005561e3a2504ec67dbfc14\">\n\t<div class=\"theme-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content wp-elements-7626d513d005561e3a2504ec67dbfc14 has-white-background-color has-color-1-color template-1 reverse-blocks disable-aspect-ratio-mobile rounded-image\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wrapper\" style=\"--content-width: 50%; --images-width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\">National Gravel Routes 8: \u00d8stlandsviddene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-font-family has-h-5-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">The Eastern Highlands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aac4834133c5122bae40860bc3ba41bf\">A high inland route across eastern Norway, linking areas such as R\u00f8ros, Femund, Rondane, and Dovre. Wide plateaus, open landscapes, and a strong sense of scale define this remote and elevated journey across a forgotten part of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d445cf74 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-color-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/en\/routes\/national-gravel-route-8-ostlandsviddene\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overview<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-color-4-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/National_Gravel_Route_8__Ostlandsviddene_Basic.gpx\">GPX File<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"media images is-height-auto contain\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute8-copy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute8-copy.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute8-copy-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute8-copy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NtlGravelRoutesNorway_SocialRoute8-copy-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"profidev-text  wp-block-profidev-text\" id=\"block-69ddf8f3389f0\">\n\t<div class=\"theme-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element\">\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/embeds?type=region&#038;id=3853181\" style=\"width: 1px; min-width: 100%; height: 700px; border: none;\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color has-h-1-font-size wp-elements-d5d66a6b1dce93c3b5e54b0551656b17\"><strong><strong>Route Criteria<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-h-4-font-size\">National Gravel Routes must meet the following criteria:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2230e0007e3af985b1c4e2b1a3f60378\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><strong>A minimum of 50%<\/strong>&nbsp;gravel or unpaved surface, on roads and tracks with full public access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5995fa2bb7210ad674bb90bc9eb74088\"><strong>Minimum total length of 350 km<\/strong>, ensuring multi-day, long-distance relevance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b57711d54618d71f7ebf66e41f59d1d6\"><strong>Interconnected routes<\/strong>, allowing riders to combine, shorten, or extend journeys as needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1cf770bc33a55a17f757270c094bffec\"><strong>Alignment chosen to avoid busy roads<\/strong>, prioritising quiet gravel, forestry roads, and low-traffic connections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-836c1be7c156b2c387fb380f19f5649a\"><strong>Varied landscapes and terrain,<\/strong>&nbsp;such as forests, valleys, uplands, plateaus, and mountain regions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-67bcad8a77069109897b8c124555fdaa\"><strong>Rideable by recreational cyclists<\/strong>, with difficulty varying by terrain rather than technical extremes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6b34b25e7bca685edad0871b8517ebf9\"><strong>Reliable public transport access<\/strong>&nbsp;at both start and end points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-57c6cbb41d48dbc7a33d34ccba4c9c4b\"><strong>Regular access to food and accommodation<\/strong>, enabling flexible stage planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f3d30d20223548b14e0608da977b4584\"><strong>Grounded in landscape, history, and culture<\/strong>, following established travel corridors rather than arbitrary lines on a map<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c4b66066ed2c4abe5356c76270d3d905\"><strong>Field-tested<\/strong>&nbsp;and periodically reviewed by Cycle Norway, with updates reflecting real-world riding conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><div class=\"theme-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Code-of-code-2026-683x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Code-of-code-2026-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Code-of-code-2026-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Code-of-code-2026-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Code-of-code-2026.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<section class=\"profidev-faq  wp-block-profidev-faq\" id=\"block-69ddf8f338a3d\">\n\t<div class=\"theme-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element heading\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<p>For detailed information, please refer to each individual page. Here\u2019s a quick overview of the most frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<profidev-accordions data-only-one class=\"theme-accordions\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordions\">\n<div class=\"accordions-wrapper  wp-block-profidev-accordion-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"accordion  wp-block-profidev-accordion\" id=\"block-69ddf8f338a78\">\n\t<button class=\"no-btn accordion-head\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAre the routes signposted?\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<i class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element\">\n\n<p>In general<strong>, no.<\/strong>&nbsp;The routes are created by Cycle Norway, which is an independent private company. They are not part of any official, state-run system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some sections do follow parts of Norway\u2019s national cycle route network, and in places you may encounter official cycling signage. Routes such as&nbsp;<strong>Mj\u00f8lkevegen<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Rallarvegen<\/strong>, which form part of&nbsp;<strong>National Gravel Routes 6<\/strong>, also have their own local signage in certain areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, you should rely on a cycling computer or a fully charged phone with the GPX file downloaded. On several sections, it is easy to lose your way without proper navigation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion  wp-block-profidev-accordion\" id=\"block-69ddf8f338aa4\">\n\t<button class=\"no-btn accordion-head\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow convenient is public transport to and from the routes?\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<i class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element\">\n\n<p>Start and end points are connected to Norway\u2019s main rail lines, including Oslo\u2013Trondheim, Bergen\u2013Oslo, Stavanger\u2013Oslo, and R\u00f8ros\u2013Oslo. Towns along the routes are served by regional bus networks, with bicycle carriage typically permitted subject to space. All public transport planning and booking is handled through&nbsp;<strong>entur.no<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion  wp-block-profidev-accordion\" id=\"block-69ddf8f338ab5\">\n\t<button class=\"no-btn accordion-head\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat are the accommodation and food options like?\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<i class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element\">\n\n<p>These routes pass through historic and well-known regions of Norway, but services can be limited in places. Accommodation varies by section and may include campsites, mountain cabins, or hotels where available; in some remote areas, wild camping may be the most practical option. Villages and towns along the routes provide opportunities to resupply, though food gaps of up to 75 km can occur. Fresh water is available in many areas from mountain and forest streams.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion  wp-block-profidev-accordion\" id=\"block-69ddf8f338ac9\">\n\t<button class=\"no-btn accordion-head\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen is the best time to ride these Routes?\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<i class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element\">\n\n<p>Lowland forest routes are best ridden in&nbsp;<strong>May and June<\/strong>, when winter snow has cleared and mosquito levels are typically low.&nbsp;<strong>September<\/strong>&nbsp;also offers good conditions, with cooler temperatures &amp; minimal insects. In some areas,&nbsp;<strong>April<\/strong>&nbsp;can provide early-season riding where snow is not an issue, though this varies by region and year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High mountain routes are more dependent on winter snowfall and spring temperatures. Snow may persist until&nbsp;<strong>mid-June<\/strong>, and in some years into&nbsp;<strong>early or mid-July<\/strong>. Conditions vary significantly from year to year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Forest routes can often be ridden into&nbsp;<strong>October<\/strong>, while high mountain roads usually close during October as winter conditions return. Each route overview page provides more precise, route-specific information.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion  wp-block-profidev-accordion\" id=\"block-69ddf8f338ad9\">\n\t<button class=\"no-btn accordion-head\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAre the routes suitable for kids?\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<i class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element\">\n\n<p><strong>In general, these routes are not suitable for children.<\/strong>&nbsp;They require a degree of cycling experience and involve significantly more elevation gain than paved roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, some individual sections, such as&nbsp;<strong>Rallarvegen<\/strong>, which is widely regarded as child-friendly, may be appropriate depending on the child, conditions, and expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Careful planning and a realistic understanding of terrain, weather, and available resources are essential before attempting any part of the National Gravel Routes with children. Book a consultation call if you require further help planning a child-friendly route.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordions-wrapper  wp-block-profidev-accordion-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"accordion  wp-block-profidev-accordion\" id=\"block-69ddf8f338af5\">\n\t<button class=\"no-btn accordion-head\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat sort of bike should I use?\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<i class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element\">\n\n<p>These routes were designed primarily for&nbsp;<strong>bikepacking<\/strong>, with a light setup and bikes capable of handling a wide range of terrain. A&nbsp;<strong>gravel bike or mountain bike<\/strong>&nbsp;is best suited, with&nbsp;<strong>a minimum tyre width of 40 mm<\/strong>&nbsp;recommended for comfort, traction, and control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gearing recommendations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minimum:<\/strong>&nbsp;36T rear \u2014 suitable for experienced riders on a light setup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recommended:<\/strong>&nbsp;42\u201346T rear for improved comfort and control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ideal for loaded bikes:<\/strong>&nbsp;46T+ rear or a true sub-compact 2\u00d7 drivetrain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion  wp-block-profidev-accordion\" id=\"block-69ddf8f338b05\">\n\t<button class=\"no-btn accordion-head\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAre the routes suitable for bike touring and e-bikes?\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<i class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element\">\n\n<p>Many sections follow well-established, well-maintained hard-packed gravel roads, which touring bikes and heavier pannier setups can manage. Routes that are well maintained and supported by accommodation with charging facilities, such as&nbsp;<strong>Mj\u00f8lkevegen<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Rallarvegen,<\/strong>&nbsp;will be suitable for E-bikes. However, other sections include&nbsp;<strong>long, remote stretches<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>more demanding terrain<\/strong>, with&nbsp;<strong>short hike-a-bike segments,&nbsp;<\/strong>typically ranging from&nbsp;<strong>500 m to 3 km<\/strong>, where pushing or carrying the bike is required. Riders should also expect&nbsp;<strong>low stream crossings<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>narrow singletrack through overgrown forest<\/strong>&nbsp;(sometimes wet and muddy), and&nbsp;<strong>very rough, uneven roads<\/strong>&nbsp;that are unmaintained and affected by weather and flooding. For these sections, a gravel or MTB is strongly recommended. Each route overview provides detailed information on what to expect. Riders should use this to make their own judgement about whether the route is suitable for their fitness level and bike setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"theme-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250710_150636-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32530\" title=\"20250710_150636 - Cycle Norway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250710_150636-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250710_150636-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250710_150636-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250710_150636.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion  wp-block-profidev-accordion\" id=\"block-69ddf8f338b1a\">\n\t<button class=\"no-btn accordion-head\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIs there mobile reception in the mountains?\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<i class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element\">\n\n<p>Mobile phone reception can be nonexistent in many sections of these routes. Routes should be downloaded for offline use before setting out.&nbsp;<strong>Ride with GPS<\/strong>&nbsp;offers offline navigation as part of its subscription service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, a satellite emergency device is not required and something most Norwegians would not carry. However, for those travelling alone who are uncomfortable in remote areas, carrying one may provide added peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion  wp-block-profidev-accordion\" id=\"block-69ddf8f338b29\">\n\t<button class=\"no-btn accordion-head\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCan we rent bikes at the start locations?\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<i class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element\">\n\n<p>The National Gravel Routes are a relatively new concept and are not affiliated with any bike rental companies or local tourism organisations. Bike rental options in Norway are limited, and providers change frequently, making it difficult to keep an up-to-date recommendation list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most riders start their trip in&nbsp;<strong>Oslo<\/strong>, where a small number of rental providers may be able to accommodate gravel or touring setups. For current options, see our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/bike-rental-repairs\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"37561\"><strong>Bike Rental<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a>page for an overview of known providers and practical considerations.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion  wp-block-profidev-accordion\" id=\"block-69ddf8f338b38\">\n\t<button class=\"no-btn accordion-head\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is the weather like in these regions?\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<i class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element\">\n\n<p>Lowland areas through forest and open farmland generally experience comfortable temperatures during the summer months. In spring and autumn, gloves and a solid layering system may be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In high mountain regions above 1,000 metres, average temperatures are often in single digits, even in summer. On unsettled days, rain and strong winds should be expected in exposed areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check our gear list for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/clothing-list\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"37589\">clothing<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/gear-list\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"37501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">camping<\/a>&nbsp;recommendations.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/profidev-accordions>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"profidev-route-regions  wp-block-profidev-route-regions\" id=\"block-69cd27c44c162\">\n\t<div class=\"theme-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"theme-title\">Discover More Routes<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-grid regions-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/en\/location\/north-norway\/\" class=\"no-underline region-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"229\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/North.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"North\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"no-margin\">North<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"no-margin\">Venture into the land of the midnight sun<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/en\/location\/soutn-norway\/\" class=\"no-underline region-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"229\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/South.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"South\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"no-margin\">South<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"no-margin\">Coastal tales and diverse trails<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/en\/location\/west-norway\/\" class=\"no-underline region-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"229\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/West.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"West\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"no-margin\">West<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"no-margin\">Featuring famous fjords and vast views\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/en\/location\/east-norway\/\" class=\"no-underline region-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"229\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/East.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"East\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"no-margin\">East<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"no-margin\">Oslo woods and majestic mountains<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/en\/location\/across-norway\/\" class=\"no-underline region-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"229\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Accross.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Across Norway\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"no-margin\">Across Norway<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"no-margin\">See all of what Norway has to offer<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"profidev-logos no-margin-bottom wp-block-profidev-logos\" id=\"block-69ae631ebbdf8\">\n\t<profidev-logos-slider>\n\t\t<div class=\"theme-container logos-grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-text-element\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"theme-title\">The awesome companies behind us<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"theme-grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide item\" style=\"--logo-width: 100%;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"logo\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/dc\/cyclenorway2025\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Ridewithgps - 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