Hi,
I'm busy planning the route to VIM16.
I'll be arriving through Kristiansand. Starting from Kristiandsand in the morning.
What route would you recommend from Kristiandsand to Geiranger (2 days)?
Mike
Hi,
I'm busy planning the route to VIM16.
I'll be arriving through Kristiansand. Starting from Kristiandsand in the morning.
What route would you recommend from Kristiandsand to Geiranger (2 days)?
Mike
Head west to Stavanger and from Flekkefjord, follow Rd 44 west. At Sandnes, turn north on Route nr. 13 and follow it the whole way up north. It is one of the most diverse and stunning routes I have riden in Norway.
The visitors centre near Lysefjord is a place which offers an excellent (and for Norwegian standards) affordable buffet restaurant; its on your right handside overlooking the 'Golden Gate' bridge to Forsand; just near the ferry port.
If you have time, road 13 goes near the famous Preikestolen (some 2h walk up plus 2h walk down).
;D
That's exactly what I had in mind Josep! I will probably attend this VIM together with my daughter (she'll be riding on her brandnew NC700!) and spend some days in Norway before reaching Geiranger. Planned a visit at the Preikestulencamping ( http://www.preikestolencamping.com/ (http://www.preikestolencamping.com/) ) which lies next to the trail to Preikestulen.
I will work out a nice route to Geiranger using all the information posted in this topic. Really looking forward to this trip!
Regards,
Jos
I agree with Preikestolen, this is (if you are in the right fysical condition that is... ;D ) a real must-do-hike there.
You can also decide to do Rd 13 on your way back from Geiranger, and something really spectacular is taking the ferry to Lyseboth (from Forsand). From Lyseboth, the road goes up an apr 600 m granite wall with spectacular hairpins. On the top there is an visitor centre, parked as an 'UFO' overseeing the Lysefjord.
From here, you can do one of the most spectacular hikes imaginable: To the famous Kjeragbolten:
(http://www.arts-stew.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Kjeragbolten-boulder-located-in-the-Kjerag-mountain-in-Rogaland-Norway.-3.jpg)
Its simply to far from Geiranger for a day's trip, Giles. But it is manageable for all participants on either their way up to Geiranger, or the way down ;)
I would do it on the way down. Just follow Rd 13 south till Forsand, and from there, take the ferry to Lysboth. From Forsand you can do the hike to Preikestolen as well:
(http://www.vistanature.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/preikestolen-cliff1.jpg)
Please be careful if you decide to visit "Prekestolen". Last tuesday (oct. 8. 2013) a man fell off and was killed :(
I have not heard anyone having an accident there before, but it's better to be safe than sorry...
Original article (in Norwegian): http://www.vg.no/nyheter/innenriks/artikkel.php?artid=10135968 (http://www.vg.no/nyheter/innenriks/artikkel.php?artid=10135968)
Google translate version in English: http://translate.google.no/translate?sl=no&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=no&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vg.no%2Fnyheter%2Finnenriks%2Fartikkel.php%3Fartid%3D10135968&act=url (http://translate.google.no/translate?sl=no&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=no&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vg.no%2Fnyheter%2Finnenriks%2Fartikkel.php%3Fartid%3D10135968&act=url)
It seems that it might be suicide and if that is so, then there is no point in turning the world upside down.
But still, of cause, be carefull out there!
Head west to Stavanger and from Flekkefjord, follow Rd 44 west. At Sandnes, turn north on Route nr. 13 and follow it the whole way up north. It is one of the most diverse and stunning routes I have riden in Norway.
The visitors centre near Lysefjord is a place which offers an excellent (and for Norwegian standards) affordable buffet restaurant; its on your right handside overlooking the 'Golden Gate' bridge to Forsand; just near the ferry port.
One route is also Kiel-Oslo but you need to be 4 persons in one cabin to keep down the cost.
Lowest price is how you will spend the nights during your route and how much you travelling each day.
In Norway you can choose route whatever. Your eyes will see a new postcard every 20 second even if you are following the coast or go the straight way directly north.
Don't miss Lysebotn
Hi zebulon.
If you keep to the main road (E39) almost the whole distance, I count 3 ferrys between Kristiansand and Geiranger.
Hi zebulon.
If you keep to the main road (E39) almost the whole distance, I count 3 ferrys between Kristiansand and Geiranger.
Thank you, I have a look; is it easy to take ferries? a lot of rotations; not too expensive ?
Hi,
According to various websites, the NordKapp tunnel is free of charge since 2012.
Mike
S.B. else from my area showing up?
My way to VIM16
Acco and ferry done!
04.06. Karlsruhe - Handewitt 775 km 9 h acco
05.06. Handewitt - Hirtshals 363 km 4 h (06:00 departure from acco)
Hirtshals - Larvik 169 km 4 h ferry
Larvik - Honefoss 163 km 2 h acco
06.06. Honefoss - Geiranger 373 km 5 h
VCIM16
09.06. Geiranger - Honefoss 373 km 5 h acco
10.06. Honefoss - Sjuntorp 365 km 6 h acco
11.06. Sjuntorp - Staffanstorp 387 km 6 h acco
12.06. Staffanstorp - Handewitt 378 km 7 h acco
13.06. Handewitt - Karlsruhe 775 km 9 h at home
S.b. else from my area showing up?
Greetings from the south of Germany
Rainer
Motorcycles don't need to pay in tollroads. Only exception is Dalsnibba cause it is a private own road and they really making the road better and better each year. Entry 12€
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(http://www.saarela.se/moped/touring/100722/100722-6b13.jpg)
Thank you !
I am learning all these possibilities…
Yes I come from south, deep south of France …. ;)
I'm from Tangier, Morocco. I would like to join the VCIM for the first time, but riding Tangier-Geiranger 9.000 km (return trip) should be bloody worth it! Otherwise I'll have to postpone until VCIM-17 in France, much closer :)
Yes Aziz you have a train from Narbonne to Hambourg where you can put the bike, it reduce the time with the ass on the saddle ! ;)
As said by Josep you can go to Paris with french Railway company; but you can go to Hambourg with German one: http://www.bahn.de/i/view/FRA/fr/prices/europe/train-auto.shtml (http://www.bahn.de/i/view/FRA/fr/prices/europe/train-auto.shtml) ;)
Interesting! I wasn't aware of that!
So one can leave Narbonne any summer Thursday or Saturday at 16.00, and be in Hamburg 22 h later... something to think of when you're in a hurry. :)
The bad point is that you miss a lot of autoroutes/autobahnen ;)
Thanks, Gilles!
Josep
I'm from Tangier, Morocco. I would like to join the VCIM for the first time, but riding Tangier-Geiranger 9.000 km (return trip) should be bloody worth it! Otherwise I'll have to postpone until VCIM-17 in France, much closer :)
You can also use autozug in order to save '' time - money -kms! http://www.dbautozug.de/autozug-en/destinations/ (http://www.dbautozug.de/autozug-en/destinations/)
As said by Josep you can go to Paris with french Railway company; but you can go to Hambourg with German one: http://www.bahn.de/i/view/FRA/fr/prices/europe/train-auto.shtml (http://www.bahn.de/i/view/FRA/fr/prices/europe/train-auto.shtml) ;)
We both have the same opinion my friend ,no offense ;)
Believe me, Norway is worth it! It would be kickin' spectacular to welcome a participant with Moroc lincence plates! ;)
Thank you Magnus! Good news! Have we to take night sheets or are they included?
I've looked this site and a lot of others.
Another question; is it possible to pay with Euros or not ? We haven't more habit to change money and we have to change Norvegian crowns surely, but ask for 1 day or 2 for Swedish crowns, Danish crowns ... :-\
Another question; is it possible to pay with Euros or not ? We haven't more habit to change money and we have to change Norvegian crowns surely, but ask for 1 day or 2 for Swedish crowns, Danish crowns ... :-\
Use plastic it is the easiest and best way.
Plastic can be used at 98% of the stores and on the ferries.
Also good to know.
In Denmark they always add a fee (appx 3%) when you pay with a credit card.
That was what I ordered of Snurrepus aswell arriving to Spain done an equal ride.. He was at the beach.
That was what I ordered of Snurrepus aswell arriving to Spain done an equal ride.. He was at the beach.
What the f...?? ;) ;)
The fridge was filled up with beers, and it wasn't at the beach!!
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Yes, it looks like filled up with beers. But with small beers, very small beers.
Rainer
Think it will look like this.
(http://cdn.resizor.com/imgp2diy2_4a3e175c0f614d88-w680.jpg)
Just like this one without the clouds ... possible for VIM dates ? :D
Hi Folks!
I'm now working out my daily routes in more detail. Since my wife will join me, we would like to enjoy as much as possible from the beautiful Norwegian countryside, so I'm planning to go a bit criss-cross through south-west Norway. Really looking forward to this trip!
;D
1. It is mentioned before in this topic that bikers do not need to pay toll on the main roads in Norway (marked as "Bompenger" on the maps). However, there are some privatly owned roads where toll has to be payed.
I don't want to get in trouble, so paying toll is not a big issue, but how do I know if a biker has to pay or not? Is this clearly marked on a sign?
2. On my way towards a campsite south of Rodberg I have planned to take this (mountain?-)road. Can any local tell me what I can expect here? Will it be open and free of snow? Is it gravel? According to my map it is a private road where toll has to be paid. If it all becomes too difficult I will take route 40 and enjoy the "fossen" north of Kongsberg.
Thnx!
1 more question:- are we allowed to camp in the wild ? &, serious, are there bears ?
are we allowed to camp in the wild ?
serious, are there bears ?
''' but they can sometimes eat sheep and people '''
1 more question:- are there bears ?
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3726/13739987355_d025d33f06_o.jpg)LOL ;D
please don't extract the urine !
i asked a genuine question ( or 2 ), 'cos i was concerned ( not many bears in Wales ) & got a sensible answer..............until .............
the administrators joined in...
now i'm all confused again..
http://www.avd.de/startseite/recht-wissen/verkehrsvorschriften/ausland/mautgebuehren-im-ausland/mautgebuehren-in-norwegen/ (http://www.avd.de/startseite/recht-wissen/verkehrsvorschriften/ausland/mautgebuehren-im-ausland/mautgebuehren-in-norwegen/)
the left column indicates the motorbike prices for Roads - I guess the E... are Motorways, or?
nugget
http://www.avd.de/startseite/recht-wissen/verkehrsvorschriften/ausland/mautgebuehren-im-ausland/mautgebuehren-in-norwegen/ (http://www.avd.de/startseite/recht-wissen/verkehrsvorschriften/ausland/mautgebuehren-im-ausland/mautgebuehren-in-norwegen/)Well, these tolls are not generally roadtolls. They are tolls for specific road constructions, e.g. tunnels or bridges and it´s right, looking at their websites, most of the tolls are abolished. And not only for motorcycles, but for all vehicles.
the left column indicates the motorbike prices for Roads - I guess the E... are Motorways, or?
Good News! The Trollstigen road is now opened for the season :D
--Pixi314
Many of you will come into Norway at the Norwegian/Swedish border at Svinesund bridge.
There it's a toll plaza just alike most of the Norwegian plazas, but bikes should use the lane with the AutoPass sign for free.
However. Appx 1000 meters further, you will meet the Norwegian customs. Probably with lowered barriers across the road, which force you to ride through the customs garage.
Bikers usually don't get stopped, but the customs officers will look at you with their stone faces.
@Meine Dicke: Sweden has toll roads. Mostly for rush-hour traffic. Motorcycles are always free. Foreign registered vehicles are also free.
Öresund bridge is the only thing that must be paid. Ferry is an option since it is longer if heading north.
If you have to pay manually there is no problem, there I can talk with the guy.
But if you have only an automatic system to pay, where can I go through without paying. I think there will be barriers to open after payment is don So what?
Sorry may be silly questions but ... I never had been on wheels in Scandinavia.
Rainer
Thank you Magnus,
But if you have only an automatic system to pay, where can I go through without paying. I think there will be barriers to open after payment is don So what?
Rainer
That means, it is a MUST to use the lane "Auto Pass" with the motorcycle.
Can a Norwegian Comrad confirm this?
How "high" was the temperature? :o
How "high" was the temperature? :o
Not a V-Twin noise ... :D
Flat-twin motor , like à 2CV Citroën 😀
Zebulon.
All the ferries takes bikes and cars.
Have planned to ride the Jotunheimvegen on thursday 5th june.
Can any local please confirm that this road is open next week?
Can't find recent data on the web.
I was in Col du Mont Cenis at Saturday 8)
Here in southern Norway is the sky without clouds, and it is 24 degrees at 20:00. The weather will be the same all week. So let's hope that next week will be the same weather as today.
Drive carefully.
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New tires & brakes pads on the bike; polished boots; lights & mirrors cleaned; the luggages are quietly almost readyVCIF_a040hae VCIF_a040hae VCIF_a040hae We're leaving home tomorrow Due North !!! VCIF_a040hae VCIF_a040hae VCIF_a040hae
CU soon friends ! VCIF_a025
First day done; nice twisted roads in Ardèche, then vallée du Rhône with his wine trees and castles. Then large around Lyon, we are quiet in Switzerland .... We.re getting closer to Geiranger ;)