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Flying in to Bergen from Shetland I was originally going to follow the North Sea Cycle Route to the south but once I’d watched your videos I realised that this would be missing an opportunity. I have decided to ride EV1 to Alesund then head inland to follow the Mjolkevegen and numedalroute to Larvik before heading into Sweden. I need advice on the best route to follow between Alesund and Vinstra(start of Mjolkevegen) preferably involving quiet roads or gravel. Can anyone help please. Thanks Christine
Hi Christine
I have just been on a ride from Trondheim to Stavanger. (part of the coast trail)
From Atlantic Ocean road I took head inland. Maybe you find some in that route. no traffic on this route (in june)
Passed Atlantic Ocean road – went to Molde – Åndernes – Stavbergsætreen – Climbing Trollstigen 800 meter in 200 meter a bit hard in 28 Celsius– Valldal – Went up to Ålesund, boat to – Utne – Norangsddalen – Stryn – Loenvantnet viewing the Icebreeen – Oldenvantnet lovely valley– Sandnes – Naustdal – Førde – Climbing up to Gaularfjellet 1100 meter slowly rise ….Climbing Vikafjellet really hard in beginning an in the end 11% – Voss – Rallervegen (You have to take that trail from Myrdal to Haugastøl–
Point of very spectacular view on the route.
I had really a magnificent tour, four statements or highlights about the trip.
2. FV 655 road “Stavbergsætre” a green “Lords Rings univers”
3. Gaularfjellet FV 613 road specifically if you coming from, Førde magnificent. You have a passage in the fellside just before the drive down, That opens up for a big-time view over the valley.
4. Vikafjellet just af Vikyøa Road 13 you have a Climbing the Vikafjellet, a bit hard rise, but you end up in a tunnel and come out to a fellside area. lovely
Cheers Benny
Hi Christine,
Ålesund to Vinstra means crossing over the mountains. There are limited gravel roads on the west coast of Norway. You will also be required to cycle one or two roads that may have a bit of traffic (mostly tourist traffic). The link below is a route I would recommend and allows you to experience many of the best roads in Norway. However, Dalsnibba from Geiranger is a long and challenging climb. In addition, there are only two ferries a day crossing the northern part of Hjørundfjorden so you will need to time them right.
If you want to add more gravel to the route, at Vågåmo you could go more direct south following the Great Norwegian Divide route, which joins on to Mjølkevegen and bypass Vinstra.
http://www.ridewithgps.com/routes/42481662?privacy_code=MYoBekbvEAPSt4QK
Lastly, if you want flatter terrain, continue following the eurovelo 1 to Trondheim and take a train to Vintra from there.
Thank you for the replies. Benny – It sounds like you’ve had an amazing tour,I had wondered about linking in with the Trollstigen but having seen the route that Matthew has posted which incorporates Hjorundfjorden and Geiranger I think it’s won my heart. Matthew- Your advice coupled with your latest video re: Hjorundfjorden has given me my solution. I do have concerns about Geiranger to Dalsnibba but will take it very slowly and hopefully enjoy the view. I will probably take up your other suggestion from Vagamo too. 🙂
Hi
I am now just a day or so from starting this route having cycled EV1 from Bergen north however in the aftermath of this extreme weather I am wondering what is best particularly safety wise as I travel alone and would value some experienced advice. My original plan after Mjolkevegan and Numedal route was to rejoin EV1 into Sweden/ Denmark etc. Weather and climbing permitting I am covering up to 100km/day and ideally would like to be entering Sweden by last week of August.
Hi Christine,
This, unfortunately, has been an unprecedented event that I have never witnessed before to this level. I have stated on the home page advice that you should follow.
1) Try to speak with locals if unsure about the condition of your route.
2) Check the Traffic and road map for information about possible disruptions or hazards. https://www.vegvesen.no/trafikk/kart#/?lat=65&lng=15&zoom=3&layer=fer,tra,ctv,tfl
3) Avoid mountain passes and low-quality gravel roads.
4) Rivers could flood very quickly without warning.
5) We recommend not wild camping for your own safety.
6) Many roads are currently closed (as of 9.8). See here for updates. https://www.vegvesen.no/trafikkinformasjon/reiseinformasjon/fjelloverganger/?lang=nb
7) Rallarvegen is not advised over the next few days as parts of the road may have been badly damaged.
8) Use public transport where possible to skip any dangerous areas.
9) Many trains are currently not in service due to flooding.
The route from Ålesund to Vinstra goes over mountain passes. The weather site here https://www.yr.no/en shows you warnings. Currently, there are warnings of landslides until Saturday on your route.
You should consider waiting a few days for the worst weather to pass or use public transport to reach other routes less impacted (south coast, etc).
Safe journey.
Thank you. The mountains and the gravel will have to wait. Taking into consideration the conditions and the weight of advice I am now going to reroute to Trondheim from where I hope to find public transport to take me south and intercept a cycle route that will take me further south so I can join the North Sea cycle route into Sweden. I will have about another week available after Trondheim to cycle in Norway( weather permitting). At the risk of exceeding my quota of advice on this forum could I seek help with the new plan please.
The coastal route to Trondheim is stated on the website: http://www.cyclenorway.com/routes/atlantic-coast-route/overview/bergen-trondheim/bergen-trondheim/
Once I was able to get good internet I have found the CycleNorway website invaluable. It’s been a great help. Unfortunately I have not been able to get on a train as suggested because there is no train between Trondheim and Lillehamer only replacement buses because a bridge has apparently been washed away. The online booking does not allow me to book my bike so I have started cycling the Pilgrim route south but am now faced with the dreaded E6 at Opdal and see no alternative apart from just trying my luck and asking a bus to take me tomorrow….
How did it go at Oppdal? Did you manage to get a bus?
Yes I did?. The first VY driver was overly rude and it was a definite no but then along came a ‘bus for train’ with a Dawn French look alike driver who not only stowed the bike safely, didn’t charge me and gave me free water.
Great to hear!
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