{"id":31098,"date":"2025-05-11T23:26:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T22:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/?p=31098"},"modified":"2025-05-11T23:26:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T22:26:47","slug":"stavangers-new-cycling-tunnel-opens-the-way-for-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclenorway.com\/en\/stavangers-new-cycling-tunnel-opens-the-way-for-adventure\/","title":{"rendered":"Stavanger\u2019s New Cycling Tunnel Opens!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Beneath Norway\u2019s rugged surface, something remarkable is taking shape\u2014not in the form of oil or minerals, but through tunnels built for bicycles. Stavanger and Bergen, two of Norway\u2019s most vibrant coastal cities, are leading the way in cycling innovation by building world-class infrastructure that puts cyclists front and center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Stavanger\u2019s brand-new 380-meter cycling tunnel now open and Bergen\u2019s record-breaking 3-kilometer Fyllingsdalstunnelen<\/em> already in use, Norway is not just catching up with the cycling capitals of Europe\u2014it\u2019s forging its own path underground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stavanger\u2019s Sykkelstamvegen: Small Tunnel, Big Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Opened on April 30, 2025, Stavanger\u2019s cycling tunnel may be modest in length, but it\u2019s a key piece of a much larger project: the Sykkelstamvegen<\/em>, a high-speed, 13-kilometre cycling route connecting Stavanger to Sandnes. Designed for daily commuters and long-distance cycle tourists alike, the tunnel slips beneath Auglendsh\u00f8yden and runs parallel to the car-heavy E39, giving cyclists a direct, traffic-free route where none existed before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Though just 380 metres, the tunnel was built to serve multiple functions. During repairs on the adjacent Auglend road tunnel, it briefly carried motor traffic\u2014highlighting how flexible, forward-thinking design can benefit all road users. Once the full Sykkelstamvegen<\/em> opens in 2026, cyclists will be able to travel between the two cities faster and more smoothly than by car during rush hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bergen\u2019s Fyllingsdalstunnelen: A Global First<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While Stavanger\u2019s tunnel is a stepping stone, Bergen has already made global headlines with the Fyllingsdalstunnelen<\/em>, the longest purpose-built cycling and pedestrian tunnel in the world<\/strong>. Officially opened in 2023, it stretches a full 2.9 kilometres beneath L\u00f8vstakken mountain, linking the Fyllingsdalen district with the city center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But this isn\u2019t just a tunnel\u2014it\u2019s an experience. Inside, the tunnel features coloured lighting, distance markers, and even artwork to keep cyclists and walkers engaged over the long stretch. A full ride through takes about 10 minutes by bike, or around 40 minutes on foot. It\u2019s built for safety, comfort, and year-round use\u2014protected from Bergen\u2019s famously wet weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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