Discover the 8 National Gravel Routes of Norway and get answers to common questions about planning, riding, safety, access, and what to expect on these remote adventures.
00:00 – Intro
00:49 – What are the National Gravel Routes
01:53 – I want to buy the official gravel map
02:23 – When is the best time to ride them?
03:29 – Do I need to bring a tent, or can I ‘credit card’ Bikepack?
04:34 – Are there accommodations and food supplies along the routes?
06:17 – Can the routes be used by motorcyclists
06:34 – Panniers or Bikepacking Bag?
07:56 – Are the routes suitable for Trikes, Tandems, or Trailers?
08:15 – Can E-bikes ride the routes?
08:38 – I hear Norway is expensive – how do I budget?
09:43 – Weather in Norway – What to expect?
13:50 – Can I use public transport to get to the start point and back again afterwards?
15:27 – Mosquitoes – are they friendly?
17:05 – Does every route offer wild camping opportunities?
18:18 – Final Thoughts
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Planning to ride one or more routes? Please read and understand your responsibilities while travelling in nature:
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Full route pages with detailed rider information, logistics, tips, and planning resources will be uploaded this spring and summer:
https://www.cyclenorway.com/national-gravel-routes
Need to Know pages for cycling in Norway:
https://cyclenorway.com/en/need-to-know/
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6 Comments
I'm impressed by the work you have put into this. 👏
Wish you the best of luck with the project
Hei, do you live in Oslo?
Watching your videos, it looks like those routes could easily be done on foot. I go on multi-day hikes along my own routes (I avoid the official multi-day trails), and I’ll definitely make use of those bike routes (adapted) if I ever go to Norway.
Prepare for mosquitos anyways. There's definitely mosquitoes here, just south of Oslo, in late April. They're not as bad as mid summer, but as long as there's not freezing temperatures, even at night, and the ground isn't covered by snow they could show up.
Thanks for all the work, Matthew!
Calling something a national route, then have a paywall.. yea.. pathetic