Green Route:

Distance: 16,4 km one way

Surface: Asphalt

Ascent: 140 m

Descent: 140 m

Highest top: 40 m

Tunnels: Two with no lights (300 m + 850 m)

Yellow Route:

Distance: 30 km one way

Surface: Asphalt

Ascent: 320 m

Decent: 270 m

Highest top: 50 m

Tunnels: Three with no lights (300 m + 850 m + 350 m)

Red Route:

Distance: 78 km round-trip

Surface: Asphalt + ferry

Ascent: 1160 m

Decent: 1160 m

Highest top: 320 m

Tunnels: Three with no lights (300 m + 850 m + 350 m) and four with lights (650 m (can be passed along an old road on the outside) + 500 m (can be passed along an old road on the outside) + 550 m + 1,2 km (can be passed along an old road on the outside)

Good reasons to bike the Romantic Road:

  • Experience fresh fjord air combined with a cultural and active holiday!

  • Low levels of car traffic compared to other roads in Norway (the main traffic goes on the other side of the fjord).

  • Different route alternatives to fit your biking level – renting an e-bike is a good way to increase your range.

  • View the stunning fjord scenery and experience some of Norway’s most popular attractions – read more here.

Good to know:

  • The Romantic Road is a shared road with other traffic. Respect the traffic rules & wear a helmet

    • Always bike on the right side of the road

    • Bike in a straight line and not side-by-side

    • Pay attention to the traffic

  • Rent equipment and enjoy the road on your own, or join a tour with a local guide

  • All rental bikes has lights to make it safe through the dark tunnels.