When was Rallarvegen built?
Norway, europe
82 km
1,343 m
extreme
Year-round
Rallarvegen, nestled in the heart of Norway, is legendary – arguably *the* best cycling road in the country! Picture yourself pedaling alongside the Hardangervidda Plateau on this 82 km (51-mile) beauty. Built way back between 1902 and 1904 as a construction road for the Bergenbanen railway, it's now a super popular route from Haugastøl through Finse, Hallingskeid, Myrdal, and all the way down to Flåm.
Heads up: This isn't your average Sunday drive. Forget about taking your car unless you have serious off-road skills and a vehicle to match (think special permission required!). This road wasn’t really designed for vehicles, and it can get pretty dicey.
Towering up to 1,343m (4,406ft) in Aurland County, Rallarvegen is totally unpaved, so expect some steep climbs and switchbacks. Keep in mind: you can only tackle this adventure from mid-July to September. The rest of the year, it’s buried under snow! The views, though? Absolutely worth it. Get ready for some seriously stunning scenery.
Road Details
- Country
- Norway
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 82 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,343 m
- Difficulty
- extreme
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