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hiking in the setesdal valley

I fell in love with the quirky little campsite and so firstly had a tent day, as it rained like the world hadn’t rained before – thats another thing… if a Norwegian tells you its going to rain, it means the country is going to be flooded, your likely to see old Noah sailing past … Continue reading →

nice campsite

The hours and hours spent getting over the mountains had been worth every agonizing and painful moment. I had arrived at the very first campsite I found. Pitched and crashed. Awoke later in the evening to meet the host and spend the evening pottering around – it was delightful and I wanted to stay for … Continue reading →

over the mountains

I had decided to move away from the coastal route since the day I spent in Stavanger to explore abit more of what Norway is famous for and from the 2 hikes I had walked I knew i had made the right decision. After the Kjerag day I left early to take on the “27 hair-pin bends” from the … Continue reading →

kjerag – the greatest hike

preikestolen

early start – always check timetables

I had hoped to get to the Kjerag (which is past Stavanger down the Lysefjord) on this day but the ferry timetable meant that I was only going to be able to make it another day. Not knowing this when I left at 4:30am to catch the first ferry of the day. It was very cold at this … Continue reading →

to haugesund – public holidays are busy

Leaving early suits me more to get a full days cycle in. It was not too cold either and I cycled on in and through Leirvik. The cycle route that takes you from Leirvik to Langevag is very hilly. Of course I knew there would be hills in Norway but more in terms of long … Continue reading →

south of bergen

  Was ready and packed for the early 5am start. Wanted to get out of Bergen before the rush hour traffic. The route takes you for quite sometime on the side of the E39.   This is a purposely built bicycle track that runs alongside the main road form Bergen to Stavanger. That’s one thing … Continue reading →

maps for norway

  The morning was spent…sleeping! It was amazing. Then headed out of central Bergen to get to Minde and here they sold gas. Was nice to be able to have a look about of the city away from the tourist attractions. Just like most cities – gets more residential and less ‘city like’.   The … Continue reading →

getting to norway

Arrived into Bergen today after a very short flight from the Shetlands. Had no problems with getting the bike over, mind it is still in low season so the flight only had 9 people on it – maybe that be the reason there was no issue. I did feel a bit of an idiot though … Continue reading →