Things to do in Rogaland, Western Norway: The Best Bike Tours

Giske - Folkvord - Malmheim - arsvoll - Soma (13 km) Setting off from the Gisketjern lake, you will be able to enjoy a tour where no cars are allowed. Almost the entire landscape is cultivated. At arsvoll you will find the remnants of old settlements from the 18th century. Artefacts dating back to the Stone Age have been located at Austvoll. The street Gamle Austvollvei will take you east to Soma, one of the really old and powerful farms on Jaeren. There are many ancient objects and sites here as well. The road from the motorway to the Gisketjern lake was used as a peat road up until the end of the Second World War. The townspeople of Sandnes and the clay industry needed fuel, and the peat marshes at Soma came in handy.

Rogaland Aktiv was founded by Kjell Strand in the autumn of 2015. We offer unique outdoor activities in and around Rogaland, which lies on the southwestern coast of Norway. Our main activities are kayaking, biking and skiing. We can also offer private guided tours and kiting (summer and winter), just to mention a few of our other activities. Our courses have a focus on the theoretical, as well as the practical aspects of each activity. In addition, all trips include knowledgeable and personable guides, who will make your experiences memorable. Tours can be tailor made based on the groups participating. Don't hesitate ask us!

A unique geological area in the municipalities of Bjerkreim, Lund, Eigersund, Sokndal and Flekkefjord. Magma Geopark has several nature, culture, history and industrial attractions for both local visitors or tourists. The area has wide network routes and locations for outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, climbing, kayaking. Magma Geopark AS offers information and guided tours in the area.

The lakes Explore nature on two wheels - this tour takes us around the four lakes of the city! We start cycling from the city centre around the lake Breiavatnet, which is called the smiling eye of Stavanger, located by the city park. We continue to the lake Mosvannet. Mosvannet is a pleasant recreational area. Near to the lake there is a rich bird life, which has also been stocked with fish. We bike through Stokka, one of the suburbs in Stavanger to the lakes Store- and Lille Stokkavannet. No other leisure area can offer a greater variation in nature and types of scenery. It has a very rich bird, animal and plant life. The landscape varies from cultivated land to pastures, rough grazing ground, marshes and swamps, deciduous forests and coniferous forests to dry, stony rocks. We continue through one of the oldest suburbs Eiganes on our way back to the city centre. Duration: 2,5 - 3 hours Length: Approx. 22 km Track: Good bicycle paths Suggested no: 5 - 20 pax The North Sea Road - Jaeren Here you'll find varied scenery, from the flat fertile green landscape of Jaeren along the coast, to the rolling moors, the idyllic islands and of course, the mountains. There is an incredible range of sign posted tours. Lav Jaeren, 50 km (Low-Jaeren route) From Solastrand in the north via Sandnes and Bryne to Varhaug. Duration: Day tour Might also be booked through GuideCompagniet

The North Sea Cycle Route is a 6.000 km chain of exciting experiences waiting for the cycling tourist. You will explore an immense variety of scenery in eight different countries: cities, charming towns, villages, countryside from mountains to below sea level! The route takes you through coastal areas with sandy beaches and cliffs, but also inland through woods and past traditional farmhouses. There is no need to worry about finding your way back, you may simply continue cycling and end up where you started or use one of the many ferry links to get back home. A dark blue bicycle on a light blue background, the logo of the route, is your guiding star, but please follow the local and national signing. Before you pack your cycle bags, please use the planning tools offered at this web site and create your own cycle guide.

Martijn Eco Travel, organizes climate-friendly eco trips and eco activities. A walk, hiking, cycling, staying with locals. Not large groups. We are anti corona alert, a mask with good instructions if necessary. Wash hands at meetings before shaking hands. Sneeze in the elbow and use tissue paper when on the go with us.

From the bike seat you get close to Jæren, the light, the landscape, the people and the animals. The North Sea and the infinite horizon that lies out there as the sea ends. Shrug your shoulders, let the impressions flow in and recharge your batteries with good friends. Is it tempting to get to the covered table? To make this easy for you, complete packages with accommodation, food and b

Explore Lysefjorden is a local family run company that provides activities and adventures in, and around Lysefjorden which is only 45 minutes outside Stavanger. Our office is located in Forsand, and we have the local knowledge, network and know how to you need to get the most out of you visit. We provide kayak rentals, guided hikes, fjord cruises, fjord safari, SUP rentals and more.