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Lysebotn Explorer Roundtrip – Guided *CYCLE*

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sandnes to Sirdal

    After breakfast you'll cycle through gently rolling terrain toward Lauvvik ferry dock. The ferry ride across Lysefjorden offers views of Preikestolen, Flørli, and Kjerag as you head to Lysebotn. From there comes the main event: a challenging 27-hairpin climb (averaging 10% grade, hitting 15% in spots) through a tunnel to reach Eagle's Nest at 640m, then push on to the 932m summit across lunar-like landscape. It's mostly downhill after that to Sirdal Høyfjellshotell. The evening fills with local food experiences at the firehouse.

    Start point
    Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway (Arrive at Sola Airport (or by boat/train/bus to Sandnes or Stavanger))
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Local culinary experiences at hotel firehouse)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle from Kronen Gaard Hotel to Lauvvik ferry dock
    • Ferry ride through Lysefjorden with views of Preikestolen, Fl\u00f8rli, and Kjerag
    • Cycle from Lysebotn with 27 hairpin bends climb (average 10% incline)
    • Stop at \u00d8yg\u00e5rdst\u00f8l (Eagle's Nest) at 640m elevation
    • Cycle to summit at 932m elevation
    • Local culinary evening experience at hotel firehouse

    Optional Activities

    • Rent e-bike in Lysebotn for the climb (own bike transported by support vehicle)
    Landmarks
    Preikestolen
    Kjerag
    Lysefjorden
    \u00d8yg\u00e5rdst\u00f8l
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  2. Day 2

    Sirdal to Byrkjedalstunet

    You'll start with mostly downhill cycling from the upper Sirdalen area, passing through Sinnes and by Valevatn before reaching Byrkjedalstunet. Once there, try traditional 'lapper' and browse the homemade food and local products on offer. Later you'll gather for an aperitif in the mountain hall, then settle in for dinner at the restaurant.

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional "lapper"), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycle from Sirdal to Byrkjedalstunet
    • Traditional "lapper" welcome meal
    • Evening aperitif in mountain hall
    • Dinner in restaurant
  3. Day 3

    Byrkjedalstunet to Egersund

    Cycling through Gloppedalsura, Northern Europe's largest boulder field, you'll continue past Indre and Ytre Vinjevatn toward Bjerkreim. A stop at Myksvoll Microbrewery gives you freshly roasted coffee and snacks. The terrain shifts from inland valleys and dense forest into hillier coastal areas. Check in at Grand Hotel Egersund and have dinner while looking back through photos from the day.

    Meals
    Snack (Coffee and snack at Myksvoll Microbrewery), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycle through Gloppedalsura (Northern Europe's largest boulder field)
    • Stop at Myksvoll Microbrewery for coffee and snack
    • Dinner at Grand Hotel Egersund with photo presentation

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Trollpikken
    • Visit Fayancemuseum
    • Tour of Berentsens Brewery (established 1895) with locally crafted beer, whisky, gin, or aquavit tasting
    Landmarks
    Gloppedalsura
    Trollpikken
    Fayancemuseum
    Berentsens Brewery
  4. Day 4

    Egersund to Bryne

    You'll follow the coastline from Egersund, cycling past the small towns of Hellvik, Sirevåg, and Brusand. Stop for lunch at Hå gamle prestegard, an art and culture center in peaceful surroundings. After that, you'll continue along the coast where some of Norway's longest sandy beaches come into view, moving through flat farm areas with minimal climbing. The day ends at Bryne Kro & Hotel with dinner and photo sharing in the restaurant.

    Meals
    Lunch (Delicious lunch at H\u00e5 gamle prestegard in peaceful surroundings), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycle along coastline from Egersund to Bryne
    • Lunch at H\u00e5 gamle prestegard (former rectory art and culture centre)
    • Dinner at Bryne Kro & Hotel with photo presentation
    Landmarks
    H\u00e5 gamle prestegard
  5. Day 5

    Bryne to Stavanger

    Heading toward more urban areas, you'll pass big farms and small communities on the way to the coastline. A stop at Ølberg comes first, then Sola Strandhotel for lunch. Visit Sola Ruinkirke near Sola beach for photos, then tour the cycling velodrome at Vår Energi Arena (Norway Bike Experience headquarters) with coffee and a snack. From there, cycle through Forus on a dedicated cycle highway into Stavanger, tackling the infamous Grisabakken climb (featured in Tour of Norway races). Stop at Ullandhaugtårnet for photos, then visit Hafrsfjord and Swords in Rock to learn about the Battle of Hafrsfjord from the 800s. A detour through The Old Stavanger shows off Northern Europe's best-preserved wooden house settlement before you reach the city center and Victoria Hotel for the farewell dinner.

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Sola Strandhotel), Snack (Coffee and snack at V\u00e5r Energi Arena (Norway Bike Experience)), Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle from Bryne to Stavanger
    • Stop at \u00d8lberg
    • Lunch stop at Sola Strandhotel
    • Photo stop at Sola Ruinkirke
    • Visit V\u00e5r Energi Arena with small tour of cycling velodrome and coffee & snack
    • Climb Grisabakken (Tour of Norway race route)
    • Photo stop at Ullandhaugt\u00e5rnet
    • Visit Hafrsfjord and Swords in Rock with Battle of Hafrsfjord history
    • Detour through The Old Stavanger (wooden house settlement)

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking to Preikestolen
    • Fjord cruise
    • Visit to Flo and Fj\u00e6re gardens
    • Tour of the charming old city of Stavanger
    Landmarks
    Sola Ruinkirke
    Grisabakken
    Ullandhaugt\u00e5rnet
    Hafrsfjord
    Swords in Rock
    The Old Stavanger
    Preikestolen
    Flo and Fj\u00e6re gardens
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  6. Day 6

    Stavanger

    You'll transfer from the hotel to Sola Airport for onward flights, with timing arranged according to your flight schedule. A shuttle bus runs every 20 minutes if you need it.

    End point
    Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway (Departure)
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