Island hopping by bike on the Lofoten Highway
At these latitudes, a warm fleece and full wind and rain protection should always be in your luggage. At the height of summer, the car traffic on the main E10 road between the cute fishing villages on the islands is more of a nuisance. That's why insiders recommend that cyclists should go in early autumn, when the weather is at its most stable. There are also interesting detours from the Moskenes - Svolvær "Lofoten Highway" into relatively unspoilt areas, e.g. in the Selfjorden, to Nesland, Myrland, Unstad, Eggum, Gimsøy, Laukvik or along the Raftsund Road.
along the Raftsund Strait.
Character:
The main roads are well developed and run at the foot of the mountains. Beware, lots of motorhome traffic in high summer! The gradients are gentle. A touring bike with mountain bike gears and tyres is recommended for the side roads.
Tour tip:
Journey:
The quickest way to get to Svolvær is by plane from Germany via Oslo.
Accommodation:
approx. 50 Euro/night at www.lofoten.info
Maps & Literature:
"Lofoten Map 1:100,000" from the publishing house Mollenhauer & Treichel at 12.80 euros.
Sykkelguide Lofoten (in German) by Knut Bjoraa, Castor Forlag at 39.90 euros via www.mapfox.de
Information:
Innovation Norway, Tel. 040/22941540, germany@innovationnorway.no , www.visitnorway.com
