Motorcycle tour Gamle Strynefjellsvegen

The Gamle Strynefjellsvegen motorcycle tour lets you explore the secrets of Norway’s mountains!

Imagine yourself on your trusty steel horse, ascending the legendary Gamle Strynefjellsvegen – a living witness to the art of Norwegian engineering from the 19th Century. This historical mountain road between Grotli and Videsæter promises you a fascinating journey through time and the breathtaking Norwegian landscape. Let the hand-crafted walls and ancient stone pillars whisk you away to an era in which the horse and carriage was still king of the road. Prepare yourself for 3.5 hours of pure adventure while you climb from an altitude of 465 metres to an impressive 1139 metres above sea level.

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Pure mountain magic: where history and nature come together

Gamle Strynefjellsvegen, a national tourist road between Grotli and Videsæter, is a masterpiece of 19th-Century Norwegian engineering. As tourism took off in the fjord villages in the late 19th Century, the idea of creating a road across the Strynefjellet arose. Construction was completed in 1881. Between 1889 and 1894, people from Skjåk and its neighbouring villages, Swedish farmers, and builders from Gudbrandsdalen worked in ten-hour shifts to complete the road.

Explore the diverse range of hiking trails along picturesque mountain lakes, discover pathways of old or pay a visit to one of the charming local mountain pastures. Marvel at the impressive waterfalls, such as Øvstefossen, which flows into the Hjelledalen Valley and Videfossen, both of which are easily accessible and offer stunning views. Be captivated by the hand-crafted walls and stone pillars; silent witnesses to an era in which the roads were characterised by the presence of horses and carriages. Your motorcycle route in Norway will ultimately take you to Hjelle, an idyllic village on the shores of the Strynsvatnet lake, where the long-standing road first began.

A journey through time and nature on your motorcycle tour through Norway

The 27-km-long motorcycle route in Norway offers a unique combination of historical adventure and a serene landscape. Feel the thrill as you ride on the historical causeways, find inner peace when you make a stop at one of the picturesque mountain lakes or an impressive waterfall. This motorcycle tour is made for bikers who want to experience history and untouched natural beauty. Starting from Grotli, you can follow the route through diverse mountain landscapes, passing hand-crafted walls and historical stone pillars.

For cyclists, Gamle Strynefjellsvegen is a relatively short route, which you are advised to start in Grotli. Please note that parts of the route will take you over gravel roads, making the adventure even more thrilling.

Be it by motorcycle or bicycle, Gamle Strynefjellsvegen offers you an unforgettable journey through Norway’s stunning mountain landscape. Before starting your motorcycle tour in Norway, get informed about the current regulations that apply to riding motorcycles in Norway and potential toll fees for Gamle Strynefjellsvegen. With the right preparation and these Norwegian biker tips for your motorcycle tour in Norway, your trip along Gamle Strynefjellsvegen can become an unforgettable experience.

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This route is only a non-binding suggestion for your plans. We provide no guarantee that the information is correct and up-to-date. Despite all due care, errors or short-term changes in the actual circumstances (e.g. with regard to weather-related accessibility, roadworks, detours, routing, traffic volume, opening hours, etc.) cannot be ruled out. The route does not release you from legal requirements and your duties of care, in particular not in traffic. For this reason, please check the details before starting your trip to enjoy an unforgettable RENT A RIDE experience

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Discover all of the models and offers for this route at our BMW Motorrad dealership, AMS Motorsykkelsenteret.

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