Before the trip
Trondheim
Two nights for Nidarosdomen, the wooden Bakklandet quarter, and the Munkholmen island ferry on a quiet morning.
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Cycling · Trøndelag, Central NorwayUNESCO mining town to medieval cathedral
Cycling from Røros to Trondheim - UNESCO mining town to Nidaros
A self-guided cycling week from the UNESCO copper-mining town of Røros, across the South Sami upland of Trøndelag, down to the Nidaros cathedral on the Trondheim fjord.
Photo: Stig Rimolsrønning / trondelag.com ·
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Duration
7 days · 6 nights
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On the move
~230 km cycling across four days
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Region
Trøndelag - UNESCO Røros to Trondheim
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Lodges
6 hotels and country inns along the route
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Style
Self-guided · luggage moved
Fixed departures
This journey runs on set dates.
The operator runs this on the weeks below. Other dates are not available.
- Open2-8 Aug 2026
- Open9-15 Aug 2026
The journey
UNESCO mining town to medieval cathedral.
This is a self-guided cycling week through Trøndelag - central Norway - running roughly westward from the historic copper-mining town of Røros to the cathedral city of Trondheim. The route opens with a scenic train journey on the Rørosbanen line, then turns onto the bicycle for four days of riding across mountain, forest and lake country to a final descent into Trondheim along the Selbusjøen lake.
The standout cultural anchors are at either end. Røros is one of Europe's best-preserved 17th-century mining towns and has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1980; the entire wooden townscape, including the smelting hut and the iconic Bergstaden church on the hill, is protected. Trondheim, founded in 997 and the medieval capital of Norway, is built around Nidarosdomen - the country's national cathedral and the medieval pilgrimage destination. The middle days cross a South Sami core area where you may well see reindeer herds along the road.
We arrange the trip through one of our long-standing Norwegian partners. The Trondheim-Røros train at the start is included, luggage is moved between hotels by support vehicle, and bicycle rental (hybrid or e-bike) can be added at fixed weekly prices.
Is this for you?
Who this trip is - and isn't - for.
A good fit if
- ✓Cyclists comfortable with riding days of 49-66 km on quiet country roads with one sustained gentle climb
- ✓Travelers drawn to the historical bookends - UNESCO Røros and medieval Nidaros - as much as to the cycling
- ✓Couples, small groups of friends and solo cyclists happy with the self-guided rhythm
- ✓Anyone who wants a quieter and less-trafficked Norwegian cycling route than the headline fjord ones
Less good fit
- ·Cyclists wanting the dramatic vertical scenery of fjord Norway - this is upland and forest country
- ·Travelers needing en-suite four-star accommodation every night - the middle nights are at simpler country inns
- ·Anyone wanting fully-guided group format with a leader on the road each day
The route
Numbered pins mark the day the night is spent. Tap a pin for details.Where the week takes you.
Day by day
The shape of the week.
7 days · 230 km on foot
You arrive in Trondheim - the medieval capital of Norway, founded in 997, and now a vital working university city of about 200,000. The afternoon is your own: Nidarosdomen, the great Gothic cathedral built over the burial place of St Olav, is a fifteen-minute walk from the central hotels; Bakklandet, the cluster of restored 18th-century wooden houses on the east bank of the Nidelva river, is the right corner for an evening meal.
Included
What is in the price.
- Train ticket from Trondheim to Røros on Day 2
- 6 nights at hotels and country inns including breakfast each morning
- 4 packed lunches and 2 evening meals
- Luggage transfer between all overnight stops
- Navigation app with marked GPX tracks and a written route description
Not included
And what is not.
- Travel to and from Trondheim
- Travel and cancellation insurance (we strongly recommend both)
- Drinks with meals and any extra snacks
- Bicycle rental (available locally: hybrid NOK 2,500; e-bike NOK 3,900 for 6 days)
Where you sleep
Lodges and stays along the way.
Hotel in Trondheim
Comfortable central hotel close to Nidarosdomen and the Bakklandet wooden houses.
Nights
2
Hotel in Røros
Hotel in the protected UNESCO old town of Røros.
Nights
1
Brekken
Small country guesthouse in a quiet lakeside village.
Nights
1
Tydal
Working country hotel in the South Sami core area.
Nights
1
Selbu
Lakeside hotel in the village famous for the Selbuvotter knitted mittens.
Nights
1
Extend your stay
A few extra days in Trondheim.
Most travelers add a night or two at the start or end. We arrange these through the same operator network with the same single line of contact - write to us with your preference and we will fold it into your enquiry.
Before you come
Know-before-you-go.
Practical Norway
- Visa
- Schengen - most Western travelers visa-free for 90 days.
- Currency
- Norwegian krone (NOK). Cards accepted almost everywhere; cash rarely needed.
- Plugs
- Type F (European two-pin), 230 V / 50 Hz.
- Tipping
- Not expected. Round up if service was exceptional.
- Language
- Norwegian. English is widespread and fluent - you will not need a phrasebook.
- Tap water
- Some of the cleanest in the world. Refill, do not buy bottled.
Typical conditions
Cycling season runs roughly May to September. Coastal regions are mild but wet; inland is drier and warmer. Long daylight hours mean you can ride well into the evening.
What to pack - for this trip
The five-to-seven things most travelers underpack for a Norwegian cycling week.
On the bike
- Padded cycling shorts (two pairs) - by far the most underpacked item
- Cycling gloves with light padding
- Lightweight, breathable base layer (long and short sleeve)
Weatherproofing
- Waterproof cycling jacket (breathable; not a plastic poncho)
- Waterproof overshoes or quick-drying shoes - Norwegian rain is real
- Light windproof gilet for descents
Off the bike
- One pair of comfortable evening trousers and a warm layer for the lodges
- Sunscreen and lip balm - long days under high-latitude sun
- A small dry bag for valuables
The operator sends a complete packing list 6 weeks before departure, tailored to your specific dates and the forecast.
The country
What the week looks like.
Photo: Geir Horndalen
Photo: Jan Ove Iversen / overpari.no / trondelag.com
Photo: Terje Rakke / trondelag.com
Photography credits as shown on each image.
Practical questions
How is the booking arranged?
We refer you to one of our long-standing Norwegian partners who runs this journey. The booking, the contract, the prepayment and the consumer protection (under Norway's Reisegarantifondet) sit with the operator. The price is the same as booking the operator directly; we are paid a small referral commission and there is no additional cost to you.
Can the itinerary be modified?
Yes. The standard itinerary is the most-walked or most-cycled version, but the operator routinely runs slower variants, longer stays at specific lodges, or extensions in Oslo, Bergen or other gateway cities. Tell us what you have in mind in the first conversation.
What is the booking lead time?
For high season (June through August), we recommend committing at least three to four months ahead. The lodges are small and book out a season in advance. Shoulder seasons (May, September) are typically more flexible.
Is travel insurance included?
No. We strongly recommend booking comprehensive travel and cancellation insurance separately, ideally at the time of booking the trip. The operator can suggest Norwegian providers if useful.
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