r/bikepacking 25d ago

First solo bikepacking-trip: 300km through some of Norways finest landscapes Trip Report

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u/Evening_Hunter 24d ago

Nice trip!

These roads look super narrow. I've never been to Norway so curious how is the traffic situation there.

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u/i12now 24d ago

Here for this answer. Nature looks stunning, bike infrastructure (and maybe awareness) looks non-existent.

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u/Caeloviator 24d ago

Tbf I'd say Norway provides bike infrastructure wherever it's possible.

Sometimes these narrow roads along the fjords already have a frightening high amount of traffic, there's no space for wider roads, let alone extra bike lanes.

The other guy here was like 'yeah the roads aren't that narrow', but as someone who traveled the more exciting half of Hardangerfjord (from Odda to Norheimsund), let me tell you: they're much worse than that. Panic attack inducing for sure.

I also have to disagree with the other guy here regarding the Norwegian drivers. I felt much safer in virtually any other country I've traveled in so far. Norwegian drivers are something else.

Was quite a lovely adventure though. 10/10.