Hi Ronny,

1) no (15 mins is enough), there is no queuing system at the platform; when the train arrives, you have to fight to get your bike on first if it’s busy. There is never any guarantee for a bike. But I’ve never had a problem, don’t be polite, be dominant and show people this bike is getting on the train whether they like it or not.

2) you pay with the train conductor onboard when you show them your seat ticket. You pay by card, and the price is based on distance. The max should not be more than 255kr (24 euros)

Hi Sebastian,

You have plenty of options to consider.
If I were you, I would do something like this: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1469243545?ref=&share_token=aDB6IVWC1gnYdFbGpRy3mqWCCfSbaRh52s4n2Yy8ax6n5sMR5y
If the weather is good and the hike clear of snow I’d do Homlungsaetra for sure.

There are some long tunnels heading back to Ålesund if you take the route above or the Norangsdalen Rundt.
Check the tunnel map for more info. I’ve cycled through them all. Never pleasant but safe enough with the right lights and visibility: https://www.cycletourer.co.uk/maps/tunnelmap.shtml

If you don’t fancy cycling back or to Geiranger, then you have the ferry option, but you should cycle up to the viewpoint at Ørnesvingen when in Geiranger.

Norangsdalen and Hjørundfjorden are a must-to experience on a bike.

Geiranger rundt is only available from mid to late June. More info about that route will be available before Summer. I also have video to produce about it.

Hi Annika,

The Wilderness route is exactly as it’s named. It’s a great route to escape the tourists and experience some of the remotest areas of southern Norway. I had a great time cycling this route but you must be prepared to have many kilomenters without supply options. To buy gas on the road, I believe you have two options – Rorøs and Trysil. Both of these towns will sell camping gas in the sports shops. (the screw-on gas you mention). You should only need two gas canisters to cycle the whole route, so I would bring one at the start and maybe purchase one more at either of the towns mentioned.

Yes, there are shops before Rorøs. On the Route map switch to google map option in the drop down menu (top right). Zoom into the route and follow it and you will see small supermarkets at the villages you’ll pass.

I would agree with Matthew, rent a car that can fit your bike inside it – quick, easy and safe. I don’t think a suction cup carrier sounds like a good idea. If it fails it can get quite expensive.
Hygglo.no and Finn.no are websites where you can rent from private parties, but I’m not sure if it’s possible to sign up without a Norwegian phone number.
This one looks like a good option if a station wagon/van is not available to rent: https://www.finn.no/bap/forsale/ad.html?finnkode=338357449