From the very beginning, this stage along the Rallarvegen is a nature experience of the very best. Here you cycle in a fantastic high mountain landscape. Nature is completely raw. There are dirt roads all the way and in some places a bit rocky. Also be prepared that there may be some snow up here and it may be necessary to wheel the bike for shorter periods.
The weather can change quickly and mobile coverage is poor. The actual cycling today is not very demanding, but there are parts where it goes down quite steeply with some loose gravel and poor protection, so take it easy here. This is some of the most beautiful Norwegian nature has to offer, so remember to enjoy the day and all the impressions. At regular intervals, you also see the train passing by and the superstructures that are supposed to protect the train from the snow in winter.
Feel free to stop by the Fagernut cafe for a small snack and history of the route. A little over halfway on today’s stage, you reach Hallingskeid, where there is a train station and the Norwegian Tourist Association has its overnight cabin. The many rivers, waterfalls and lakes create a wonderful variety. It gradually rolls down before the last bend goes up to Vatnahalsen. Here is today’s goal, the Vatnahalsen høyfjellhotell, surrounded by mountains and on the edge of Flåmsdalen. You have the option to add an extra trip from Vatnahalsen down to Flåm and take the train Flåmsbana back up before continuing towards Bergen. This route is spectacular, featuring steep and winding roads. You can read more about this trip here
Bicycle trailers are not recommended on today’s stage! Check status of the route here: Rallarvegen Report
Acting as a crucial junction on the Rallarvegen route, Finse Station is a beacon for cyclists, especially those keen on avoiding the ascent from Haugastøl.
Step into history at the Rallarmuseet Finse, where vivid exhibitions narrate the tales of the railway's creation between 1894-1909.
This café is not just a place to rest but a portal into the bygone era, showcasing the intriguing lives of the navvies who toiled on the railways.
A pivotal crossroads on the Norwegian railway system, Myrdal Station bridges the picturesque Flåm valley with the bustling cities of Bergen and Oslo. Check out the local pastry "svele".