93km
Distance
1243km
Elev. Gain
1-2
Days
51%
Unpaved
6/10
Difficulty
35-45km
Ideal Types
Hardangervidda Loop
Photos above provided by: VisitNorway
Cycling in Hardangervidda is a surreal experience on a barren and wild plateau, which is a world away from the lush green valley below. To reach the plateau, you can either walk your bike up a crazy steep path made famous as the escape route for the saboteurs in World War 2. Option two is much nicer, taking Norway’s oldest cable car (Krossobanen) to the top with your bike. This old cable car offers panoramic views of Rjukan, Gaustatoppen, and Vemork from its upper station at Gvepseborg. After a brief uphill climb, the 30 km journey to Kalhovd Tourist Lodge unfolds, marked by gently rolling terrain, scenic picnic spots, and fishing lakes.
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