Green Cycle Routes, Bergen: The mountain road from Sandviken to Bellevue

Start: Fjellveien at the junction Amalie Skrams gate, Sandviken.
End: Kalvedalsveien at Årstad.

Challenges: The road from Sandviken rises about a hundred metres to Mulelven, and although it’s not very steep you should have a bike with light gears.
Car traffic: Some local traffic in the residential area in the last two kilometres.
Type of bicycle that can be used: All, but light gears are recommended. Electric bicycles can be an advantage.
Special considerations: There are many walkers on Fjellveien, adjust your speed accordingly.
Winter ploughing: Yes.

Alternative to

This route is a great alternative to: Bilveien through the city centre, Kong Oscars gate and Kalfarveien, Kalvedalsveien.

Description.

View tour number one in Bergen. It’s worth stopping at several places to look westwards and beyond the city and harbour. Suitable for tourists, families and commuters travelling between the north and south sides of Bergen who want to get away from the traffic. The route alternates between wide, car-free hiking trails and modestly trafficked roads for the last two kilometres. The northernmost section, north of the Fløybanen railway, is almost completely car-free and safe.

For those who want to continue cycling…

If you cycle the route in the opposite direction, it is natural to continue up to Munkebotn and Langevatnet and over to Eidsvåg. However, this route is so steep that it is best suited to people who are used to cycling or who have an electric bike.