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Cycling in Steigen and Hamar\u00f8y<\/h1>\n\n\n

Steigen and Hamar\u00f8y are north Norwegian summer idyll at its very best with white sandy beaches, blue sea and green pastures. Cycle through the landscape where Knut Hamsun, the Norwegian novelist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, was inspired to write his world-famous novels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Explore Steigen<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Explore Hamar\u00f8y<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n

Route description<\/h1>\n\n\n

We recommend allowing six days for the trip to Steigen and Hamar\u00f8y. If you want a shorter trip, you can easily choose to ride in either Steigen or Hamar\u00f8y.

See the map and scroll down for our route description and all the places we recommend stopping along this cycling route.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Travel by express boat<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Tips and bike rental<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Route description<\/h2>
Steigen<\/span>

Helnessund, Steigen<\/h3>

Take the express boat from Bod\u00f8 centrum to Helnessund in Steigen, and start the cycle tour here.<\/p><\/div>

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Steigen<\/span>

Nordskot, Steigen<\/h3>

Next stop is Nordskot with its unique accommodations. A stay here is recommended.<\/p><\/div>

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Steigen<\/span>

Engel\u00f8ya, Steigen<\/h3>

The day after you cycle around Engel\u00f8ya. Here you can stop at the beautiful beach B\u00f8sanden, or take your time hiking in the scenic landscape.<\/p><\/div>

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Steigen<\/span>

Bog\u00f8y, Steigen<\/h3>

From Engel\u00f8ya you take the road to Bog\u00f8y. From here you take the express boat to Skutvik in Hamar\u00f8y, or the boat back to Bod\u00f8 if you are out of time.<\/p><\/div>

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Hamar\u00f8y<\/span>

Skutvik, Hamar\u00f8y<\/h3>

Go ashore at Skutvik.<\/p><\/div>

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Hamar\u00f8y<\/span>

Oppeide, Hamar\u00f8y<\/h3>

Cycle to Oppeide – the municipal center in Hamar\u00f8y. Here you will find shops and attractions. A MUST is to visit the Hamsun center.<\/p><\/div>

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Hamar\u00f8y<\/span>

Tran\u00f8y, Hamar\u00f8y<\/h3>

The trip continues to Tran\u00f8y with galleries, art, cafes and the idyllic Tran\u00f8y lighthouse.<\/p><\/div>

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Hamar\u00f8y<\/span>

Skutvik, Hamar\u00f8y<\/h3>

Go ashore at Skutvik.<\/p><\/div>

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