Cycling on Nes & Helgøya

Cycle trip to Nes & Helgøya, in the middle of Lake Mjøsa

This 86 km circuit can be cycled in one day. However, if you want to take in all the sights along the way, you should plan for an overnight stay halfway through. The route is varied and leads through the undulating and lush cultural landscape that is so characteristic of the Mjøsa region. Along the way you cycle past cultural monuments, farm shops and other points of interest. At www.midtimjosa.no you will find a full overview of all experiences. On the website www.mjossykling.no you will find maps, cycling information and route descriptions.

You can either start in Brumunddal or in Moelv.

- See the route description with starting point in Brumunddal (Google Maps)

- See the route description with starting point in Moelv (Google Maps)

When cycling on Helgøya, be sure to cycle it anti-clockwise in order to ensure you have the best views all the way. A guided tour of the historic garden at Hovelsrud farm south of Helgøya is a 'must'! Exciting non-commercial sights are the limestone kilns on the east side of the island, 'Biestien' in the middle of the island and Skredderstustien on the north side. You can take a coffee or lunch break at Skafferiet and Øya Maritim on Helgøya or in Tingnes.

On the Nes peninsula, the self-service farm shop at Kvarstad gård is a natural stop, as is the viewpoint from the Gravhaugen along Retterstadvegen near Stavsjø (see Google maps).

Practical

• Degree of difficulty: Medium-demanding (due to many uphill slopes)

• Length: Approximately 86 km (70 km if only T/R Tingnes)

• Surface: Asphalt 80% / gravel roads 20%

Accommodation proposal

- Hoel Gård - The Manor by Lake Mjøsa : A stately large farm with a view of Mjøsa and the history in the walls, on the Nes peninsula, about 3 km from Tingnes.

- Hønsehuset: A self-catering holiday home on Helgøya, near the climbing park.

- Sommerfjøset: A completely unique overnight stay on Helgøya, right down by Mjøsa.

- Floating tent on Helgøya: Sleep among the trees with the high sky as a roof over your head. A very special experience.

ATTENTION!

The cycle path can lead over farmyards. Most of the farms are in operation and this means that you can meet tractors and other working machines. Remember that these are often private roads, we ask you to show understanding and consideration for people, animals and machines along the route.