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Biking the Hardangerfjord

7 Days / 6 locations in Norway

Hardangerfjord route is a small piece of Norway, with spectacular view of the fjords, mountains and glaciers.

From the bike you will have great visual panoramas in slow motion!

Hardanger is well known in Norway for fruits and berries: apples, plums and cherries, and is the largest supplier of fruits in the country. You bike through areas with both small and large fruit farms. In the early summer the wonderful fruit trees are

in blossom, in mid-summer the fruit is ripening and in late summer & early fall the fruit can be bought in ”honesty stalls” near the road, where you can help yourself - take the fruit you want and put the money in a box!

The tour is partially on picturesque roads with little traffic & partially on roads with more traffic, over short hills and along fjords. Ferry crossings offer well deserved breaks where one can enjoy the views from the fjord. The new Hardangerfjord

Bridge is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world with facilities for cyclists - an exciting trip!

In Rosendal you can visit the Barony Rosendal, a castle with a magnificent renaissance rose garden. The tour concludes with a boat trip on the Hardangerfjord-Express back to Bergen, which is an experience in itself.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Voss
Accommodation: Fleischer
Meals: Dinner

Individual arrival Voss (by bike from Rallarvegen, car, train from Bergen or Oslo) . It is worth spending some time on Voss , who is especially known for Extreme Sports Week , but you need not be extreme to spend time in Voss , here it is nice just to relax before starting on your bike ride the next day! Dinner and accomodation Fleischers Hotell.

 
Day 2     Voss - Ulvik
Accommodation: Brakanes Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Cycle Voss - Ulvik - 43 km .

From Voss is the gentle climb up to Skjervet , where you can ride the old road down Skjervet past Skjervefossen waterfall and down to the upper Granvin . From here you cycle the old road up to , and on through the great Espelandsdalen and down to the open and beautiful fruit village of Ulvik.

Ulvik : In Ulvik there are many great bike loops to bicycles. How about visiting a fruit farms along the Fruit & Cider Route? Fruitblooming in May or full of red apples in autumn, the snow-capped peaks reflected in the fjord or the igreen color of the hills and birch forest in early summer is a wonderful sight.

Dinner and accommodation Brakanes Hotel, Ulvik . Facilities include kayak rental, swimming pool and gym.

 
Day 3     Ulvik - Utne
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Cycle Ulvik - Kinsarvik - 30 km + ferry to Utne.

From Ulvik you cycle along Ulvikapollen and Eidforden , which are arms of the Hardanger Fjord to Bruravik. Hardanger Bridge, opened in August 2013, which have facilities for cycling, is an exciting trip across the Hardanger Fjord. From here you cycle on the south side of the fjord to Kinsarvik. It's easy and nice to ride here, but you should expect some traffic on this stretch .

For those who have extra conditioning is nice to take a detour up Husa valley, a magnificent waterfall and great hiking. Ferry from Kinsarvik to Utne.

Dinner and accommodation Utne Hotel, located right by the ferry docks and one of the oldest hotel in continuous operation since its opening in 1722 . It's nice to take a evening bike ride on the west side of Sørfjorden and back .

 
Day 4     Utne - Norheimsund
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Cycle Utne - Herand - Jondal - Norheimsund, optional km. (23 - 49 km )

In Utne it is possible to add a visit to the Hardanger Folk Museum. From Utne to Herand you cycle through fruit farms on picturesque roads with little traffic. In season, the fruit can be bought along the way. On top of the mountain Samlen take a detour of 3km to Hardanger Art Gallery with exhibitions and events. In Herand there is a nice beach for a refreshing dip.

From Herand it is possible to go for a x-ride all the way to Jondal and return.Expressboat from Herand to Norheimsund. Dinner and accomodation Thon Hotel Sandven Hotel, Norheimsund.

 
Day 5     Norheimsund - Rosendal
Accommodation: Rosendal Fjord Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Cycle Norheimsund - Tørvikbygd - Gjermundshavn - 55 km + Ferry to Årsnes ,cycle Rosendal - 9 km.

The day starts to cycle to Tørvikbygd, it's nice to ride along the fjord, to Gjermundshamn . Some minor climbs , but little traffic. Ferry from Gjernmundshamn over to the south side of the fjord and ride on to the small village Rosendal.

Rosendal: The Barony Rosendal , Stone Park with sculptures by Bård Breivik, Kvinnherad church from 1255 and many art galleries.

Dinner and accommodation at Rosendal Turisthotel, located right near the fjord, in the center of Rosendal.

 
Day 6     Rosendal
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast and departure. We recommend to visit the Barony in Rosendal , which is a very special experience . Hardangerfjordexpress back to Bergen.

There are many different options if you want to extend your trip .

 
Day 7     Bergen
Meals: Breakfast

Service ends after breakfast.

 
Price Includes
Bike Rental With Helmet & Bag
Hotel Accommodations
Meals As Mentioned
Luggage Transport, 1 Bag Per Person
Expressboat Rosendal to Bergen
Daily Breakfast at Self Made Lunch Packs
Price Does Not Include
 Local Ferries During the Tour
NOB-1269
1.28.15.WP26