Route descriptions and recommendations

The Mjølkevegen Cycle Route extends for approx. 250 km between the train station at Gol and the train station at Vinstra. The full route is a long and sometimes demanding trip and does not necessarily suit everyone. For those of you wanting to experience some shorter and more varied sections of the Mjølkevegen route we have divided the route into several short stages and developed some tour suggestions, with something to suite everyone. We want Mjølkevegen to cater for beginners, families with children, the leisure cyclist and the most experienced cyclists. Here are our suggestions for different sections along Mjølkevegen:

EASY:
For families with children and/or leisure cyclists we recommend the area between Vaset, Stølsvidda, Tisleidalen and Golsfjellet. It is possible to make a round trip or cycle the stretch between Vaset and Storefjell / Gol. Here there are many great points of interest and cycling terrain suited to most people.

MEDIUM:
For the slightly more experienced cyclists we recommend the Mjølkevegen stretch between Ruten Fjellstue in Espedalen along Jotunheimvegen to Beitostølen. This is a beautiful trip in friendly terrain. Please be aware that the stage between Bygdin and Beitostølen follows the Fv 51; a straightforward but partly busy road during the high season.

DEMANDING:
The Mjølkevegen leg between Beitostølen and Vaset is a demanding leg, but it does not necessarily apply to the entire route. The climb up Slettefjell is long and tough (highest point 1315m) and the stage between Ryfoss and Syndin is steep as well. The rest of the trip is easy / medium. For those who want to ride the whole Mjølkevegen, the stages from Vinstra Station to Ruten Fjellstue and from Gol station to Storefjell Resort Hotel are best suited for those who enjoy hill climbs! (For those who are not so fond of hill climbs, pick-up service from the accommodations is possible).

Below you will find our stage suggestions and tour descriptions for some more inspiration.