Madla – Hålandsvannet – Tungenes

The bike ride to Tungeneset is through an open cultural landscape, long stone fences and rural surroundings. On the last third of the ride, you experience a fantastic view of the ocean. The path around lake Hålandsvannet is an experience. Should you choose to return from Tungenes via the same route, you could follow the lake on the southside just for variation.

The bike ride to Tungeneset is through an open cultural landscape, long stone fences and rural surroundings. On the last third of the ride, you experience a fantastic view of the ocean. The path around lake Hålandsvannet is an experience. Should you choose to return from Tungenes via the same route, you could follow the lake on the southside just for variation. Beautiful sandy beach at Vistevika and an even larger beach at Sande, just before Tungenes. Hiking paths, picnic benches at the lighthouse as well as information boards displaying the history of the lighthouse.  

Start: Intersection Ragbakken/National bike route 1, around 50 meters north of Revheimsveien at Madla. 
Stop: Tungenes lighthouse. 

Challenges: A couple of short, yet noticeable hills along Hålandsvannet lake.
Car traffic: With the exception of a few hundred meters along Krossbergveien and 1,5 km along Goaveien (seperate bike paths both places), there is little or no traffic.
Bike type: All types except road bike and the smallest kids bikes with 12 inch wheels. To be able to manage the hills at lake Hålandsvatnet, you need a bike with gears.
Special considerations: The trail along Hålandsvannet lake has a few turns with difficult views and you must be aware of hikers and show consideration. 

This route is part of a series of green bike routes by Syklistenes Landsforening, close to the city, stress free bike routes in the largest cities of Norway. Find the rest of the routes on Syklistenes Landsforening's website.