- Area Sandnes
- Distance 4.5 km
- Difficulty Casual
- Terrain Rolling
Start: Bjørkeveien/Gamleveien intersection, approximately 300 metres north of Somaneset, Sandnes.
End: Gausel station, Nedre Gauselvågen.
Challenges: None.
Car traffic: Car-free with the exception of some traffic along Nedre Gauselvågen and Slettestrandveien, about 0.5 km in total.
Type of bicycle that can be used: All types.
Special considerations: Some of the hiking trails here are quite narrow, so remember to cycle on pedestrians’ terms.
Alternative to
This route is a good alternative to: Gamleveien, Gamle Forusvei.
Description.
The route from Lurastø is an easy cycling tour that runs partly right down by the sea, partly through forests, green areas and parks. It is a peaceful and fairly safe alternative to Gamleveien, which lies west of the railway line. There are constant changes in the surroundings. For children, one of the highlights might be cycling through the short, somewhat narrow tunnel under the railway line, after just over a kilometre of cycling. For the nature experience, this route is laid out via slightly narrower hiking trails in Forusskogen and down past Forus båtforening. This is an open area with several pleasant places to rest or play.
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