Rallarvegen

Rallarvegen, often referred to as Norway’s most beautiful cycling route, is a historic construction road that follows the Bergen Railway across the mountains between Haugastøl, Finse and Flåm. The road was built in the late 1800s to transport materials and workers – navvies – during the construction of the railway, and was reopened as a cycling route in 1974.

The cycling route is approximately 80 km long and runs from the high mountain terrain of Hardangervidda down to the fjord landscape of Flåmsdalen. Many start at Haugastøl or Finse and finish in Flåm, with dramatic contrasts in nature along the way – from open high mountains to steep valley sides and cultural landscapes.

Rallarvegen offers varied surfaces and challenging sections, with both easy stretches and areas with bumps, rough surfaces and steep bends. Families with children often choose the shorter and easier section between Haugastøl and Finse, while the rest of the route is best suited for cyclists in reasonable physical condition.

The cycling season is limited by snow conditions in the high mountains and normally runs from early July to the end of September. The long distances, exposed terrain and multiple route options make good maps essential for planning the cycling trip along Rallarvegen.