- Area Straume
- Distance 7.2 km
- Difficulty Casual
- Terrain Climbing
Start: The roundabout at the Straumeveien/Bjørgeveien junction, at the southern end of Sælenvannet.
End: Lyngbøvannet’s east side, Laksevåg.
Challenges: The first five hundred metres between Spelhaugen and Lyngbøvannet are steep.
Car traffic: Crossing Allestadveien on pedestrian crossings. There is no dedicated cycle path through Spelhaugen, but a dead end and limited car traffic.
Type of bicycle that can be used: Mountain bikes/hybrid bikes are the best choice for cycling through Kanadaskogen.
Special considerations: Beware of hikers in the Canada Woods.
Winter ploughing: Yes, except through the Canada Forest.
Alternative to
This route is a great alternative to: Bjørgeveien, Lyderhornveien, Knappetunnellen.
Description.
This is a good route for those travelling from Søreide, Straume and Fyllingsdalen and heading north towards Laksevåg. Along the west side of Sælenvannet, the route runs between the sea and a fairly busy road, but on a cycle path with pavement that is completely separate from the road. There are fantastic views northwards and eastwards over Sælenvannet on this part of the route.
The route continues through a residential and industrial area at Spelhaugen, then half a kilometre of slightly steep uphill through Kanadaskogen. Past Tennbekktjønna and Gravdalsfjellet there are green surroundings. At its highest point, the road reaches just over a hundred metres above sea level. There is a nice picnic and bathing area where the gravel road starts at Nipedalen. There is also an alternative route on the west side of Tennbekktjønna.
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