Tried to Ride Norway’s Most Epic Gravel Road… and Failed

Join me on an incredible cycling adventure through Norway, exploring the famed Rallarvegen trail. This 4k video captures the breathtaking fjords and stunning mountain biking terrain around Bergen. Experience the beauty of norway like never before!

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Experience one of Norway’s most iconic cycling adventures: Rallarvegen – an 80km gravel road built over 100 years ago to support the Bergen Railway. This vlog follows my journey across the mountains from Haugastøl to Flåm, with a twist: my first attempt ended in failure when my SRAM AXS batteries died near Finse… forcing me to turn back.

But a few days later, with fresh determination, I returned to conquer the full ride. From the open landscapes of Hardangervidda, waffles in Finse, the highest point at Fagernut (1,343m), and the steep descent down to Flåm, this is a cycling adventure packed with history, stunning nature, and a little bit of chaos.

Whether you’re into gravel cycling, bikepacking, adventure rides, or just want to see Norway’s wild beauty, this ride is for you.

👉 Would you ride Rallarvegen solo or with friends? Drop a comment below — I’d love to hear your dream cycling adventure!

📍 Route highlights:

Haugastøl – starting point at 988m
Finse – Norway’s highest railway station (1,222m) + waffles
Fagernut – highest point of Rallarvegen (1,343m)
Myrdal – epic descent begins
Flåm – fjord village at sea level

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Chapters:

0:00 – When everything goes wrong
0:30 – The first attempt begins
1:20 – SRAM battery disaster near Finse
2:10 – Disappointed train ride home
2:30 – Attempt two: back at Haugastøl
3:00 – History of Rallarvegen
3:50 – Reaching Finse (and waffles)
4:30 – Highest point: Fagernut (1,343m)
5:10 – Reflections on riding solo
6:00 – Crystal-clear mountain water
6:50 – Steep descent towards Flåm
7:40 – Waterfalls and tunnels
9:00 – Finally down in Flåm
10:00 – Train back and ending thoughts