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Bergen – Trondheim

The Atlantic Coast (Eurovelo 1)

When:
Late April - September

Bergen – Trondheim

When:
Late April - September
Bergen city in Norway
993km
Distance
6-15
Days
486m
High Point
5/10
Difficulty
<5%
Unpaved
15,845m
Total elevation
11
Ferries
20+
Tunnels

The Quieter Side of Fjord Norway

The coastline of Fjord Norway is something special with deep fjords to cross and remote islands to hop over. It’s a world away from mainland Europe giving you a feeling of space, freedom, and adventure. The route is signposted from Bergen to Sognefjorden and Ålesund to Kristiansund and it’s easy to navigate. The roads are almost all paved and the terrain varies between nice flat sections and some hilly areas but nothing too difficult.

There is one 500m climb that is required to bypass a long tunnel. Road 5 after Førde is perhaps the most uncomfortable part with several tunnels on a main road. However, overall the roads are quiet and the views are superb as you cycle along a coast where few tourists venture. Furthermore, there is plenty of time to rest and refuel on the numerous ferry crossings. If the weather turns bad or your legs need a rest you can also shorten the journey by taking local boats or the Hurtigruten coastal service.

Difficulty of route

We have given this a rating of 5/10. It’s certainly not the most difficult of routes and there are plenty of flat sections. The 500m climb bypassing a tunnel near Førde and the 400m climb about 70km from Trondheim are the toughest parts. There are also small hilly parts which will be tiring on long days. The wind from the coast could turn out to be the hardest part and thus you should reduce your kilometers on any tough headwind days.

More about the Route

The route includes four major population areas, Bergen, Ålesund, Kristiansund, and Trondheim. All these cities are worth spending time at and soaking up life on the west coast of Norway. Between the towns, you cycle on peaceful country roads where you hardly meet anyone. There will be more sheep and cows than people in some places. With that said, there are plenty of shops, villages, and campsites to make the journey comfortable from a logistical point of view.

At just under 1000km this is a long journey. Although reasonably flat there may be long days on the bike as you ferry over islands and perhaps fight the elements coming from the North Atlantic. Unfortunately, this is one of the wettest areas of Europe so you should expect some rain. I got lucky and only had one wet day but it’s possible to experience more!

The Atlantic Ocean road is one of the highlights for many cyclists. “The Road across the Sea” is an iconic experience with bridges that arch between the islets and reefs along the rough Hustadvika Bay. But to be honest, there are countless other highlights that might stand out even more.

We would advise some small detours to the beaches and cliff that hug this coastline. The famous surf camp at Hoddevik and the spectacular Vestkapp rising 496m above the sea are two special places to visit.

Before Kristiansund is an impassable sea tunnel for cyclists. You will need to take a local bus through. There is one every hour or less. The stretch from Kristiansund to Trondheim is a hidden gem that passes some of the least traveled areas of Norway. Empty roads and beautiful lush countryside follow you to Trondheim.


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