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This is one of the most beautiful bicycle routes in Norway, but also very challenging. It includes all the elements that will satisfy even the most experienced cyclists who are looking for a challenge combined with memorable nature and cultural experiences. Along the way you will have some of the best experiences Valdres has to offer.
Difficulty: difficult−expert, not suitable for children
Distance: approx. 90 km + boat trip
Elevation gain: approx. 2030 meters
Season: From End of June to the beginning of September, as long as the season of the boat M/B Bitihorn
Tour description:
The tour leads from Beitostølen over the mountain pass Slettefjellet and continues along Vennisvegen along the northern shore of Lake Vangsmjøse to Øye. From here, follow Kongevegen up to Tyinkrysset. Further, follow road 33 to the southern end of Lake Tyin and turn right towards Eidsbugarden. From Eidsbugarden to Bygdin, you will have to take the historic MB Bitihorn across Lake Bygdin. Make sure you check the schedule beforehand and make reservations (for both you and your bike), since the boat only departs twice a day and there’s limited capacity. From Bygdin Høyfieldshotel, follow road 51 back to Beitostølen.
Tip:
We recommend you to use two days for this tour and stay overnight along the way. This will make the trip more accomplishable for less experienced cyclists and give you time for other experiences en route.
Experiences:
* Sputrefossen waterfall (Slettefjell road)
* The watermills Leinekvernene (along Lake Vangsmjøsa)
* Side trip to Øye Stave Church
* Hike to Horntind from Tyin or Utsikten/Skjenegge from Eidsbugarden or Tyinholmen
PS: If you are cycling this tour with an e-bike, you can charge the battery at the Filefjell Turist Office/Intersport at Tyinkrysset, either inside the store or outside on the wall next to the garbage containers. Also, there are chargers available for Shimano, Bosch og Yamaha.
www.valdres.com/things-to-do/bjodalsrunden-cycling-tour-p611643
Bjødalsrunden is a very beautiful and varied, but demanding cycling tour in Sør-Aurdal. It contains tough climbs and sections of poor road quality, so bringing a mountain bike is a good choice. Also, you should be fit and have some previous cycling experience as this tour is not for everybody! It can be combined with cultural attractions and small hikes.
Difficulty: demanding; not suitable for families; fitness and experience is required
Distance: approx. 36 km Elevatuion gain: approx. 930 m
Directions: From Bagn, drive to Reinli and park your car at Matkroken (grocery store). From there, cycle towards Stavadalen and N.Fjellstølen and later follow the signs towards Ellingsæter. At first there are some kilometers on a sealed road, but after Stavadalen the road turns to firm gravel. After Nordre Fjellstølen and through Bjødalen Valley though, it deteriorates to a rough surface with wet sections, but the charming summer farm area with grazing livestock will probably make this the highlight of the tour. You will need to cross the Bjødalen stream, and unless you are able to cycle across you might get your feet wet! At Ellingsæter, there’s a cafeteria and a convenience store. Keep cycling towards Bagn for some kilometers and then turn left towards Island and back to Reinli.
The tour stretches from approx. 500 m.a.s.l. to 1040 m.a.s.l, which means tough climbs. However, it’s exciting to see how the landscape changes from deep forests to the open mountain country as you are climbing.
Tips for experiences along the route:
* A visit to the lovely Reinli Stave Church
* An easy hike to the potholes at Kvitingen (Jettegryter) from Kavlan
* As this tour circles the mountain plateau Bjødalsfjellet, hiking trails to the summit Bjødalskampen (1159 m.a.s.l.) start at several places along the route, i.e. at N. Fjellstølen, the Bjødalen valley and Ellingsæter.
* A hike to the historic war beacon point of Langeberget from the road between Island and Reinli.
Hi,
EV1 east of the Portuguese border (west of Lepe) devolves into a sandy, muddy mess before disappearing into a thicket of bushes and fallen trees. It appears to have been abandoned for years.
I added a barrier = log tag where the trail finally becomes impassable. Will this be enough to prevent routing? Even though it’s a “Eurovelo” route, nobody should be sent down this path 🫤
Also: I looked at help.openstreetmap.org for appropriate tags for deep sand and it seems there’s no consensus. What do you advise Richard?
Richard, I thought the app had an audible bell or something when I go off the route. I have gone off route several times and only seen the “Ignore / reroute” onscreen prompt — no audible warning. Is my memory faulty?
I am using spoken directions. iPhone app 1.2 on iOS 17.3
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