Mjøsa, Norway’s largest lake, offers a scenic cycling route known as Mjøstråkk. The complete route spans 240 km, but you can easily choose to cycle only portions of the route. Excellent train connections allow you to customize your starting and ending points, making the tour flexible and accessible.
Cycling around Mjøsa provides a unique sense of tranquility. This inland area is full of farms and rolling fields. All kinds of fruits, berries, and vegetables are grown here. At local farms, you can taste sweet strawberries and fresh apple juice. Cows and sheep graze along the roads – and sometimes on the road!
The towns are quite close, and each has its own charm. Be sure to visit Domkirkeodden and the beach promenade in Hamar, the open-air museum Maihaugen in Lillehammer, and feel the small-town charm of Gjøvik, the home port of Skibladner.
The bike route is marked with Mjøstråkk signs. Most of the cycling is on asphalt, but about 20% is on gravel or dirt roads. Several stretches go up into the hills to avoid busy roads, so it is not a flat and easy route – particularly on the western part. However, the views are well worth it. An e-bike would be perfect. We have divided the route into fairly short segments to make it easy to adjust whether you are a new cyclist or using an e-bike which need to be charged. Our digital map has a few deviations from the official route to include some hidden gems.
In the middle of Lake Mjøsa are Nes and Helgøya, which are also worth a detour.
Jessnesstranda and Fiskerhytta – a lovely rest area with a café open in the summer.
A cool beach area in Hamar with beach bar, sunchairs and activities.
Mjøsparken in Brumunddal: Port of Skibladner and beautiful recreational areas.
One of the highlights is Domkirkeodden with its church ruins and open-air museum featuring old buildings.
Charming café open on selected days during the summer.
Ringsaker Church, is a stone church that dates back to the Middle Ages around the 1100s and is a popular pilgrimage church, especially known for its beautiful altarpiece.
Norway’s ‘Stonehenge’ – The Twelve Stone Ring. A burial ground and cult site from the Iron Age.
Norway’s largest open-air museum with several hundred historical buildings situated on a beautiful hill overlooking the town.
Enjoy beachlife at the Lillehammer Activity Park.
A popular recreational area for Lillehammer residents. This is also Skibladner´s northernmost dock.
A trail with benches and swimming spots around the Biri Racetrack – a little hidden gem.
Biri Inn by the main road E6 offers food and accomodations.
At Kremmerodden, there´s a rest area with swimming opportunities.
Mjøsa’s own museum, idyllically situated with benches and a Skibladner dock outside.
An art center, café, and farm shop in very picturesque surroundings.
In the summer, there is a café and strawberry picking at Homla´s Hage.
On hot days, a soft ice at Mix Bilittkiosken tastes great. It is very popular with the locals who travel far for this soft ice cream!
Here in the middle of the forest, you’ll find Grøna – a well-maintained old farm with a lot of history.
Up the mountain, you´ll pass Torsetra, where there is occasionally a café.
Mjøsa’s maritime museum. The Skibladner, the world’s oldest paddle steamer still in operation, docks here for maintenance. Discover the lake’s rich history as a vital transportation route, explore 200-year-old boathouses, and admire vintage...
At Morskogen, the Norwegian Trekking Association’s cozy cabin provides a perfect spot for a restful break.
Stop by Fredheim for ice cream and coffee while enjoying the wonderful view of Lake Mjøsa.
Visit Søndre Elton Farm when the strawberries are ripe – it doesn’t get more local than this!
Atlungstad Distillery, with a history dating back to 1855, still produces aquavit from potatoes. They also have a nice restaurant.
The Mjøspromenaden winds along the shore of Mjøsa in Gjøvik, offering great swimming opportunities.