Rallarvegen is a popular bicycle road in central Norway

Located in central Norway, Rallarvegen is one of the finest and most famous cycling roads in the country. It’s one of the highest roads in Norway.

Rallarvegen

When was Rallarvegen built?

This construction/access road was built between 1902 and 1904 for the railroad. It was hand-made and used as a transportation route during the building of the Bergenbanen railway from 1895-1902. Today, it’s a popular cycling route, offering both a historical and close-to-nature adventure.

How long is Rallarvegen?

The road is 82 km (51 miles) long, following the outskirts of the Hardangervidda Plateau. It takes cyclists along the Bergen Railway Line from Haugastøl via Finse, Hallingskeid, Myrdal, and down to Flåm. Special permission is required to drive a vehicle on this "road," and a highly capable vehicle is necessary. This route was never intended for vehicles and can be quite treacherous.

Is Rallarvegen open in winter?

Set high in Aurland County, the road is completely unpaved and features steep sections with hairpin turns, climbing up to 1,343m (4,406ft) above sea level. It is impassable from September until early/mid-July.
Pic: Av Ole.steen - Eget verk, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16089247

 


 

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