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 NorwayA week of cycling from the old copper town of Røros down to Trondheim and its cathedral
Cycling from Røros to Trondheim - UNESCO mining town to Nidaros
From a preserved 17th-century mining town, across the South Sami upland, down to the cathedral above 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
2027 dates coming soon
The operator has not published 2027 yet. The trip runs on the dates you choose within the June - August window, so tell us your week and we will ask for you.
Departures start on a Sunday, Wednesday or Thursday.
The journey
A week of cycling from the old copper town of Røros down to Trondheim and its cathedral.
Two set-pieces bookend this ride. It begins in Røros, one of Europe's best-preserved 17th-century copper-mining towns and on the UNESCO list since 1980, reached by a scenic run up the Rørosbanen railway; four days on the bicycle across upland, forest and lake country then bring you down to Trondheim and the great medieval cathedral of Nidaros.
The four riding days are 49 to 66 kilometres mostly on quiet inland roads, and the profile runs mostly downhill from the plateau to the fjord, which keeps it well within reach of any regular cyclist. The middle section crosses a South Sami core area where reindeer herds along the road are a common sight. A Norwegian operator arranges it self-guided, the train up to Røros at the start is included, your bags move by vehicle between the overnight stops from Røros onwards, and hire bikes can be added if you would rather not bring your own.
It rewards riders who like a journey with a clear shape to it, one town at the start and a cathedral city at the finish, rather than a loop that returns you to where you began. Anyone who has ridden the Coast to Coast and enjoyed watching the country change from one side to the other will recognise the appeal: here it is copper town to fjord, with more than a thousand years of history at the finish.
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 mostly quiet country roads, with two sustained climbs
- ✓Travelers drawn to the historical bookends - UNESCO Røros and medieval Nidaros - as much as to the cycling
- ✓Couples and small groups of friends happy with the self-guided rhythm (the operator requires a minimum of two people)
- ✓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
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 the overnight stops from Røros onwards (not between Trondheim and Røros)
- 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 through the operator, collected in Trondheim: 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
Kirkvollen Pilegrimsgård, Tydal
Pilgrim lodge with a guest kitchen; dinner only for groups of five or more, ordered the day before. Otherwise eat at the café in Stugudalen, or buy food at the Joker shop there and cook at the lodge.
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 travellers 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 gives you access to its travel app about a month before departure; the app includes a suggested packing list for the trip.
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?
You choose the dates, but trips on request can only start on a Sunday, Wednesday or Thursday. The hotel in Trondheim can vary with demand, which can affect the price. Tell us what you have in mind in the first conversation.
What is the booking lead time?
The season runs from June to August. After you book, the operator confirms all the accommodation within a few hours to three working days; wait for that confirmation before you book travel to Trondheim.
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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