Cycling in Fjord-Norway

Whether you want to cycle on peaceful, flat stretches along a fjord, or pedal up into the mountains to indulge in breathtaking views, you'll be spoilt for choice. Numerous bike trails await, just minutes away from Sandane.

– You don’t need a hire car or even a bus to experience the local sights. Everything is within cycling distance, even the airport, says Knut Roger Nesdal, Head of Business at Gloppen Council and an active cyclist himself.

– We have 26 marked trails and a rich network of prepared mountain trails and paths. The only question is what do you want to experience?

Fjord or mountain?

Cycles are hired from Nordfjord Aktiv where you can choose between standard touring bikes and off-road bikes. If you choose an off-road bike to explore the mountain trails, you can rest assured that it comes with full suspensions as well as insurance, helmet, gloves and knee pads. However, there's no need to pedal like crazy to get around Gloppen.

– It’s lovely to cycle alongside the fjord. Sandane lies at the innermost section of the fjord and there are excellent routes on both sides. You can also cycle to the golf park, hire equipment and do a round on the excellent nine-hole course, says Nesdal, who otherwise challenges summer tourists on two wheels to pedal up to Traudalen, Langedalen or the viewing point at Engsetåsen.

– You'll get a fantastic view from here, overlooking an authentic and well-preserved mountain farming area, he explains.

– It’s also possible to park your bike and continue on foot with fishing rods or onwards to the nearest peak.

Culinary delights

Heading back towards the town centre of Sandane, the hiking areas in Trivselsskogen are accessible with paths, view points and meeting places. 

– You can create your own heart for your loved one, and hang it on one of the tree trunks in Kjærleiksskogen (Lover’s Forest)!

Gloppen Hotel is another place you must make sure to visit. The hotel gets all of its ingredients from local farmers, fishermen and hunters, and has been awarded for its delicious cuisine. According to the hotel itself they serve «untravelled food» since all of its ingredients come from within a three-kilometre radius of the hotel.

Sleep in a tree?

Gloppen Hotel is a great experience, but it's not the only option. Gloppen Camping also offers good accomodation. 

– The location here is fantasstic, says Nesdal.

And if you seek a more exotic experience, we have just the thing: How about spending the night in a tree house with vew over the fjord?

We'll be happy to fly you to Sandane!