Biking

Experience Egersund by bike!

Biking

Experience Egersund by bike!

The bikeride lets you see and hear about the Elverøy dancing place, the Viking Age silver treasure at the Årstad farm, the view from the Varberg hill and the entrance to the port of Egersund. The ride then moves through Strandgaten (street) to the church, the city`s oldest building and place of meeting. There will be a guide along on the ride which has room for 12 bikes and takes just under two hours.

Bike safari along the coast to Egersund

Experience the coast up close. Take the train from Stavanger, along Jæren and to Hellvik, where a guide will be waiting with bikes and equipment. The ride takes you along the old Jærbanen (railway) to Maurholen, where you will be served lunch and local history. The trip continues to Egersund where you can make your own chocolate or go treasure hunting in the city. The day ends with a delicious tapas or seafood buffet consisting of the day´s delicadies.

Trips by bike or foot

There are a lot of hiking opportunities in the area in, and around, Egersund. Trips can be done to Hellvik along the coast by bike or foot, to Eigerøy Lighthouse, Nokkåsen, round-trip via Øygreid, the water reservoirs and many other possibilities. Visit Dalane has marked several routes in the area one can follow.

Click here for more hiking possibilities in Egersund.

Magma Geopark also has many exciting trips, visit www.magmageopark.com

Cyclists welcome

All the companies on www.cyclingnorway.no have decided to be particularly good hosts for cyclists, and will fulfill some demands that you, the cyclist, will benefit from:

Focus especially on cyclists and be service-minded:
- good information on cycle route and attractions along the route,
- good information on nearby attractions,
- good information on public transport,
- stay and eat well, and have opportunities to make and pack food for the trip next day,
- providing secure bicycle parking,
- offer bike hire or have an agreement with someone who does,
- have available repair kits and
- provide weather forecasts to the guests.

Many will also offer:
- facilities for washing and drying clothes,
- luggage transport and
- washing place for your bike.

Here you, as a cyclist, are especially welcome!

For other requests please contact us.