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:
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Experience fresh fjord air combined with a cultural and active holiday!
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Low levels of car traffic compared to other roads in Norway (the main traffic goes on the other side of the fjord).
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Different route alternatives to fit your biking level – renting an e-bike is a good way to increase your range.
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View the stunning fjord scenery and experience some of Norway’s most popular attractions – read more here.
Good to know:
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The Romantic Road is a shared road with other traffic. Respect the traffic rules & wear a helmet
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Always bike on the right side of the road
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Bike in a straight line and not side-by-side
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Pay attention to the traffic
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Rent equipment and enjoy the road on your own, or join a tour with a local guide
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All rental bikes has lights to make it safe through the dark tunnels.