Veggli – Lampeland

The route ahead is easy to bike along low-traffic backroads winding down the valley. En route to Rollag, you’ll pass the Rollag Stave Church and the Open Air Museum, both worth a visit. The museum offers a fine collection of old, historic farm buildings. It’s a nice spot for a break, and in the summer, there’s a café on site.

The Medieval Festival in Numedal is usually held at the end of July, bringing a host of activities to the Medieval Center. Located in the Medieval Forest across the river, about 1 km from the main road, it’s accessible via a small suspension bridge near the museum. Follow the trail south along the river. Return the same way to get back on track. Check here for information about the center.

When you arrive Rollag, you may visit the local grocery store. This is the only place to get food today, other than Veggli. Leaving Rollag, you’ll initially enjoy idyllic gravel cycling between farms, but you’ll soon rejoin the county road for a brief stretch. Continue on the busy Numedalsvegen for about 2 km, cross the bridge to Vestside, and enjoy the more quiet roads again, bordered by pine trees.

The ride proceeds southward – follow the sign towards Lampeland. This route, although a deviation from the signed, national route 5, is recommended, especially because of the bike path laid out between Lampeland and Svene, ensuring 5 km of safe cycling for the next day. In the small town of Lampeland, there’s a cozy hotel with dining, shops, and a well-stocked sports store. Lampeland also offers various hiking opportunities.