Cycling in Setesdal

National cycle route, bike park, trail and downhill cycling

Some people choose a bicycle as a means of transportation through Setesdal; others take a shorter ride just for fun. In any case, nature is their closest companion.

An eBike will take you anywhere

From Evje & Hornnes in the south to Valle in the north, almost 100 kilometres, there is a total of seven eBike rental stations. A fully charged battery will provide motor assistance for about 50 kilometres. This means that you can explore and enjoy some of the scenic side roads along RV 9.
You may also ride from one rental station to the next and deliver the bicycle there. The stations are located at Mineralparken, Dølen Hotell and Troll Aktiv in Evje, at Revsnes Hotell and Bua in Bygland, and at Sølvgarden Hotell and Valle Aktiv in Valle.

Cycling off the beaten track

There are few marked bicycle routes in Setesdal, but a number of the hiking trails are suitable for bicycles. At tourist information offices and similar places you may get more detailed information about those trails, including maps.

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Hiking trails suitable for cycling

Otrosåsen - round trip 5 km - Summit trip with pram

Great area for family hikes, running and bicycling Read more

Otrosåsen - round trip 5 km - Summit trip with pram

The Bykle floodlit trail - round trip 5,5 km

Accessible with bicycle and pram Read more

The Bykle floodlit trail - round trip 5,5 km

Daytrip to Gloppefoss waterfall in Valle

Gloppefoss is one of the highest waterfalls in the Setesdal Valley, with a great flow of water through the whole summer season. Read more

Daytrip to Gloppefoss waterfall in Valle

Neire Lauvåsen - round trip 2,3 km

The walking path "Neire Lauvås" (Lower Lauvås) is centrally located in Valle. It starts from the cattle grid above the… Read more

Neire Lauvåsen - round trip 2,3 km

The Rysstad nature park - return trip 4 km

Take a walk in Rysstad Turpark, nature park, just south of the centre of Rysstad. The park is signposted from Highway 9. From the car park, a path… Read more

The Rysstad nature park - return trip 4 km

Evje lysløype - round trip 8,6 km

This is a year-round trail developed and maintained in collaboration between the sports club Otra IL, the municipality and the national defence. It… Read more

Evje lysløype - round trip 8,6 km

Other cycling routes

Biking in Åseral

Great biking trails Read more

Biking in Åseral

Biking route to Honnevje, Valle

This route starts in central Valle and continues north along a nice pedestrian and bicycle track to the picnic and swimming spot Honnevje. With its… Read more

Biking route to Honnevje, Valle

Cycling tour; Sanden Såre, Valle

6,3 km long trip to the campervan parking at "Sanden Såre". Read more

Cycling tour; Sanden Såre, Valle

Biking trip to Hengjebrui, Valle

This route starts in central Valle and crosses the main road Rv. 9 at «Husfliden» (the folk art and crafts shop), before continuing… Read more

Biking trip to Hengjebrui, Valle

Bike trip; Vatnedalsdammen, Bykle

Bicycle daytrip Hovden - Ørnefjell- Vatnedalsdammen - Ørnefjell - Hovden This trip follows RV 9 south towards "Ørnefjell", and the local road past the… Read more

Bike trip; Vatnedalsdammen, Bykle

Blue bike trip - 8,3 km, Hovden

Blue biketrip 10,3 km This roundtrip is suitable for all in normal physical condition. It includes som longer hillls than the green roundtrip. Start… Read more

Blue bike trip - 8,3 km, Hovden

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