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Cycling in Solund

4 dagarSummer, spring, autumn
Last updated: 28.08.2025
Sykkel i Solund|© Lillian Herland
Sykkel i Solund|© Lillian Herland

Bring your bike to Solund! Out here, the islands are strung together like pearls – inviting you to enjoy beautiful nature and unforgettable cycling experiences.

Solund is a small island municipality located far out west, where the landscape is shaped by the sea and the countless islands. Here, you can cycle between small, idyllic villages, go island hopping, visit Norway’s westernmost point at Utvær, or glide silently through the islets and skerries by kayak. If you're feeling extra energetic, you can combine your bike ride with a hike to one of the many mountain peaks. The most popular hikes are to the day-trip cabin Sognesjøhytta, Ramnenipa and Pollatinden – all offering spectacular views across the island landscape.

About the roads in Solund

The roads in Solund are narrow and winding, and some stretches can be busy, especially in summer. For a safer and more enjoyable cycling experience, we recommend planning your trip according to the ferry timetables, so you can avoid periods of heavy traffic. Ferry schedules can be found at Fjord1. With a little planning, your journey on two wheels will be both peaceful and filled with memorable moments.

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Solund →

18,9 km — 1,5 hour
Duration:

Krakhella - Leknessundet

Travel by public transport from Bergen or Selje with the Nordfjord route and get off at Krakhella. From here, cycle along the road towards Leknessundet. Leknessundet is a small village in the northern part of Solund. This is a great place to combine cycling with a mountain hike to Uranipa, which rises 133 metres above sea level. The trail has a gentle incline, and from the top, you’ll be rewarded with beautiful views in all directions.

På veg mot Leknessundet
På veg mot Leknessundet
2.
5,7 km — 22 minutes
Duration:

Leknessundet - Hersvikbygda

From Leknessundet, cycle approx. 5 km back and then turn right at the crossroads. Cycle to the end of the road down towards the harbour until you come to Hersvikbygda. You can combine the bike trip here with a boat trip around the archipelago in northern Solund. Visit Buskøy and learn about the area’s history and the different activities that have taken place at the old trading post. The boat stops wherever there are passengers or post to be delivered. It’s also possible to book a round trip around the islands. For information about the route and to book, see vidarhop.no.

Oversiktsbilde over Buskøy
Buskøy | © Visit FjordKysten
3.
28,4 km — 1 hours and 50 minutes
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Hersvikbygda - Avløyp

Cycle from Hersvikbygda to Avløyp. Turn off at the crossroads towards Strand and cycle north along the idyllic Liasundet sound. You pass the hamlets Lia, Råke and Strand before finally arriving in Avløyp.

To personar syklar langs ein nyasfaltert veg. Det er litt myr på eine sida av vegen og ellers er det mykje stein og berg. Foto
4.
10,6 km — 43 minutes
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Avløyp - Hardbakke

Cycle back along Liasundet sound and turn right at the crossroads towards Hardbakke. You reach the administrative centre of the municipality after just a few minutes. A multitude of experiences await you.

Stay in comfort at Solund leilighetshotell, or rent a cabin at Steinsund Marinesenter, five minutes from Hardbakke. You can spend a day or two exploring Hardbakke and the surrounding islands. Go island hopping with the post boat, on a lighthouse safari to Utvær, and on a guided kayaking trip with Sognefjord Active.

If you would like to see Solund from its highest point, hike up Ramnenipa, which lies like a wall behind Hardbakke.

Hardbakke
© Visit FjordKysten
5.
16,2 km — 1 hour
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Cycling in Ytre Sula

After several days of exploring Hardbakke, cycle on to the most remote part of Solund. After the short ferry trip from Daløy to Haldorsneset, cycle on north to Hjønnevåg. You’ll find the accommodation provider Solund Rorbuferie and the restaurant Havkroa here, which is a good base for exploring Ytre Sula. The restaurant is open in summer.

Solund Rorbuferie ligg i Hjønnevåg i Ytre Sula
Solund Rorbuferie ligg i Hjønnevåg i Ytre Sula
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Solund →

9,1 km — 41 minutes
Duration:

Hjønnevåg - Kolgrov

From Hjønnevåg, cycle to Kolgrov – an idyllic hamlet with charming houses and beautiful scenery. Listen to the waves lapping the shore, or watch them pounding the land on stormy days. If you would like to spend a night there, you can do so in comfort at Kalgraff ferie og fritid.

sjøhus og andre hus som står langs ein veg. sjøen er i enden av bildet. ei gul sjøhus vises bakom eit kvitt hus med grøne detaljer
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