This route has it all, from steep climbs and winding, idyllic roads over Fiskestigen, to longer stretches of good asphalt, and not least fierce descents.
It’s just as suitable for electric bikes as it is for racing bikes, and is equally good for a quick training ride or a leisurely day trip.
Activity information
With Åmot town center as your starting point, follow the pedestrian and cycle path on the left side of the road for about 2 km on RV37 to Hylland.
At the road junction above Hyllandsfossen, turn right in the direction of Øyfjell.
Note!
For the last 500 meters before the junction, cycle on the main road.
There are about 4 km of partly steep uphill before the road flattens out at Mjåvasskaret.
This is a good place to stop for a rest, if you feel like it.
A good piece of advice is to take it easy at the start, the hill is long …
The road then meanders along idyllic small lakes towards Øyfjell.
In Øyfjell, turn left towards Austbø and Rauland.
On this stretch there are also several nice stops, for example on the beach at Lognvikvatn, where you can see grazing llamas.
After about 18 km you are at Austbø.
Turn left onto RV37 and cycle towards Raulandskrossen.
In the middle of Rauland city center, turn left again and cycle about 17 km to Åmot.
The trip can be done both ways.
Tip 1: If you are cycling to train, there are several Strava segments on the route, including up the Fish Ladder from Hylland, and up the last hill towards Austbø.
If you choose to ride the other way, the hill up from Tansosen is a classic test of fitness.
Tip 2: There are several places that are good for eating a packed lunch.
Along Fiskestigen, along Lognvikvatn, and when you get down to Tansosen, where the river from Tansvatn flows into Totak.
