The best cycling routes in Norway

With hundreds of miles of near-empty roads, vast swathes of forest, enormous fjords and a coastline that stops you in your tracks, cycling in Norway makes for an adventure you never want to end. A country of dramatic landscapes stretching from the Arctic north to the southern woods and beaches, you can enjoy a wide variety of two-wheeling expeditions. Fancy bikepacking on wide gravel tracks through grand forests? How about taking on switchback climbs with the best views in the world? Or maybe you’d like flat fjord rides that the children will love too; the cycle routes in Norway have it all.

In the south, explore the Telemark Canal and ride through gorgeous countryside; in the west, pedal on coastal rides and explore islands inhabited by puffins; catch ferries across fjords and ride right off the ramp to discover villages tucked into dramatic hills. 

With long summer days, picturesque settlements on the banks of sparkling lakes, and endless quiet roads, cycling in Norway is a fantastic adventure.