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Rallarvegen: Bike ride from Finse to Flåm
Historic Hotels and Restaurants
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Historical highlights on the wayPhoto: Historic Hotels and Restuarants, Historic Hotels and Restaurants
The route from Finse to Flåm takes you through the mountains of western Norway, following historic route of Rallarvegen. There are no roads to Finse so you need to travel there by train.
Welcome to Rallarvegen, also known as the Navvies' Road, one of Norway's most famous bike rides. The word "rallar" refers to the workers who built the road in the early 20th century. The road was built as a route for transporting materials and workers during the construction of the Bergen Line, a railway line that runs through the mountains of western Norway. Now it is one of Norway's most popular bike rides. There are many cultural experiences along this bike ride, including the Rallar Museum and the Flåm Folk Museum. The nature along the road is magnificent.
The route starts from Hotel Finse 1222, a historical hotel located in the small mountain village of Finse. The ride is fairly long, but has a lot of downhill. It's only recommended for fairly experienced cyclists or hikers. For the full package, including overnight stays and equipment needed for this bike ride, see this offer of only 599 euro where you can stay at the famous Historic Hotels.
Author’s recommendation
Combine the route with visiting the famous Historic Hotels along the way. There you will find rest and excellent cuisine.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Rest stops
Historic Hotel: Hotel Finse 1222Historic Hotel: Hotel Fretheim
Safety information
Make sure you check the weather as the weather in Norwegian mountains is unpredictable. Safest option is to book a guide.
There are three points along the route which can be considered dangerous:
- Crossing railway track at Grjotrust.
- Klevagjelet ravine with its unprotected roadside and precipitous drop into the turbulent river below.
- 21 steep turns in the upper part of the long downhill to Flåm. Your brakes can potentially overheat on the way down. Dismount to stay safe.
Tips and suggestions
Rallarvegen is located in a sensitive mountain environment, and it is important to respect the natural surroundings and follow Leave No Trace principles. This means leaving the route as you found it, disposing of waste properly, and respecting wildlife and other users of the trail.
Historic Hotel: Hotel Fretheim
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
To get here, you need to take the train from Oslo to Finse. The journey takes about 5-6 hours and involves a transfer at Drammen. You can also take the train from Bergen, which takes 4-5 hours. Check the tickets on Vy.no
Directions
You can't drive to Finse as there are no roads, so take the train to stay green!
Parking
Coordinates
Equipment
Make sure to wear a helmet and have good brakes! You can rent all the nescessary equipment at Hotel Finse 1222.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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