Green cycling routes, Stavanger: Mosvannet round

Start/end: Mosvannet is located about two kilometres west of the city centre. You can start/finish anywhere around the lake, for example at Madlaveien, Henrik Ibsens gate, Ullandshaugveien or Nordahl Griegs vei.

Challenges: None.
Car traffic: None.
Type of bicycle that can be used: All.
Special considerations: The route is used by many walkers and joggers. Cycling takes place on their terms.

Alternative to

This route is a good alternative to: Madlaveien, Henrik Ibsens gate, Ullandshaugveien, Nordahl Griegs vei.

Description.

Mosvannet is located in the centre of Stavanger and the route around it is used by many. It’s a very easy ride, almost completely flat and completely free of car traffic. The surroundings are characterised by nature with varied forests, wetlands, grasslands and birdlife. There are picnic areas in several places and an art museum and café on the west side of the lake. Along the cycle path on the north side of the lake there is a mechanics station with some tools and a bicycle pump.

For those who want to cycle further…

From Mosvannet it’s a short distance to the Green Cycle Route towards Tungenes Lighthouse and the loop via Ullandshaug and Hafrfsjorden.