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Spectacular bike ride from mountain to fjord
The 1000-meter Road, also known as Tunnelvegen, offers a fantastic combination of cultural history and nature experiences on two wheels. From Tyin Filefjell, you have easy access to this adventurous trip.
Until 1962, this was the main road between Tyin and Årdal, and a major tourist attraction for both mountain and cruise tourists. Now, the road has been restored as a scenic route, ready for adventurers on two wheels!
It took more than 30 years to build the spectacular road at the time, and the road was of great importance for the development of industry in Årdal, and the connection between Valdres and Indre Sogn. Click here to read more about the exciting history at Visit Årdal.
From Tyin Filefjell, we primarily recommend the 1000-meter Road as a day trip, returning the same way, but there are several other options.
Our recommendation: Round trip from Tyinkrysset
From Tyinkrysset or Filefjellstuene, you can cycle along Fv53 towards Årdal to Tyinosen (approx. 12.5 km) or Sletterust (17.5 km). On this part of the trip, you cycle on a road with relatively little traffic and enjoy fantastic views of Lake Tyin and the peaks of Jotunheimen in the background.
At Tyinosen or Sletterust, you turn off the county road towards Tunnelvegen/the 1000-meter Road, which follows the mountainside on the opposite side of the valley. If you choose to turn off at Tyinosen, you will cycle on a road of varying quality on the south side of Lake Torolmen for the first section before reaching Tunnelvegen. From here, you cycle on a gravel road for about 12 km (17.5 km if you turn off at Tyinosen) until you reach the viewpoint at 1000 meters above sea level, where you have a fantastic view down to Øvre Årdal.
From the viewpoint, you can either choose to return to Tyinkrysset or cycle some – or all – of the 26 hairpin bends down towards Øvre Årdal if you have extra energy for the return journey. After about 5 km of sharp turns, you will rejoin Fv53, which can take you all the way down to Øvre Årdal if you wish.
Note: Tunnelvegen is narrow and largely unsecured, and is best suited for those with some prior cycling experience. Take it easy and stay close to the mountain, dismounting if there are sections you are not comfortable cycling. It is not recommended to cycle here during heavy rainfall, as the road may be prone to rockfalls.
Other options
- If you have a car and the ability to transport bikes yourself, you can start the trip from Tyinosen or Sletterust if you wish to avoid cycling on the main road.
- The guiding company Bulder & Brak offers the 1000-meter route as a day experience from Øvre Årdal, with two different options.
- For larger groups, we can offer both guiding and bike transport upon request, depending on capacity. Please contact booking@tyin.no for inquiries.
Map and more details
The map and tour description show the cycling trip from Tyinosen to the viewpoint at 1000 meters above sea level.
Rent a bike?
From our bike rentals at Filefjellstuene and Intersport Filefjell, we offer top-quality electric bikes and touring bikes for rent.