National Gravel Route 3: Sørlandsruta (Basic)

Hike-a-bike section
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You will need to push your bike for 1.6km here
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Hike-a-bike section
caution
You will need to push your bike for 1.6km here. It may be wet and muddy after heavy rain.
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Challenging ⚠️
This section passes through demanding terrain with relentless ups and downs on gravel roads deep within dense forest. It’s physically tiring, and with few views or distractions along the way, the mental challenge can feel just as tough as the riding itself. This is not a relaxed cycling holiday route. It’s for riders who actively seek discomfort, isolation, and a genuine challenge.
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Easier Terrain 🌲
From here, the journey towards Porsgrunn gradually becomes easier, with fewer steep climbs and a more forgiving rolling landscape. After many demanding forest sections, the paved roads approaching the town feel like a welcome relief, smooth, relaxed, and easy to settle into.
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