MOTORCYCLE TOURISTS

The hosts at Flatheim are passionate about the motorcycle lifestyle. Over the years, we’ve embarked on numerous exciting journeys, both on single bikes and sidecar bikes. We revel in the joy of cruising through diverse landscapes, savoring the changing scents and temperatures, and the exhilarating feeling of navigating through different terrains.

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The Norwegian Scenic Route Gaularfjellet

Live well in Flatheim,
and make magical road choices

Flatheim is situated along one of the country’s most scenic motorcycle routes. The Norwegian Scenic Route Gaularfjellet meanders through lush landscapes, from the fjord to the high mountains, passing through vibrant villages, alongside lakes, waterfalls, and rivers. Gaularfjellsvegen has virtually no tunnels (only a few avalanche galleries), allowing you to enjoy the landscape throughout your journey. Flatheim also serves as an excellent base for day trips or half-day hikes in the fjord and mountain landscapes of Western Norway. We have several suggestions for trips to the coast or round trips along the fjords a bit further inland.

For motorcycle tourists staying with us, we offer garage parking (subject to availability), facilities to dry clothes and equipment, and comfortable spaces for relaxation and/or socialization, as desired. You have the option to prepare your own meals or enjoy a served 3-course dinner. Breakfast is always included.

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Photo: Nasjonal Turistveg

The Norwegian Scenic Route Gaularfjellet

Live well in Flatheim, and make magical road choices

Hiking Tips

MOTORCYCLE TOURS WITH FLATHEIM AS YOUR BASE

About 3 hours. About 170 km

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Start with the Gaularfjellet mountain pass. Experience the view, hairpin bends and the beautiful drive along the fjord to Balestrand. In Balestrand you can spend a lot of time if you like. Here it is a lot to experience. You will find several cozy cafes and restaurants. From Balestrand the ride goes along the fjord to the industrial town of Høyanger, then a little bit more along the fjord to Vadheim before turning into the valley that leads back to Flatheim. From Sande, follow the Norwegian Scenic Route past several beautiful waterfalls and lakes and through the protected landscape area Hestad. The trip can of course be taken in the opposite direction.

Photo: Nasjonal Turistveg

About 5 hours. About 220 km

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Follow the Norwegian Scenic Route to Moskog through lush villages, with lakes, mountains and waterfalls. Turn north and continue along Jølstravatnet lake in the landscape of the artist Astrup. Vidare through the tunnel to Fjærland. Here it is nice to stop for lunch, admire the glacier, or visit the glacier museum. Continue to Sogndal. From Sogndal the ride goes along the fjord to the ferry Hella-Dragsvik. Back to Flatheim along the fjord, up through the hairpin bends on Gaularfjellet past Utsikten and “home”.

Photo: Nasjonal Turistveg

About 5 hours. About 260 km

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Follow the Norwegian Scenic Route to Moskog through lush hamlets, with lakes, mountains and waterfalls. Turn north and through the Våtedalen where you can meet a nice herd of goats and a beautiful green river. Feel free to stop at Bakar Jon at Byrkjelo for fresh baked goods and a large selection of local food. Vidare to Sandane Hyen and Hyefjorden, then along the Førdefjord, through Førde to Sande and then follow the Gaular valley along waterfalls and lakes back to Flatheim.

Photo: Ronja Vallestad

About 4 hours. About 200 km

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Follow the tourist route to Sande, and the road passes Osfossen with Northern Europe’s oldest salmon ladder and the millennium place Osen Gard. Continue along Dalsfjorden to Dale, then cross the Dalsfjord bridge, and og to Askvoll, Stongfjorden and along the Førde fjord to Førde. Then north to Moskog and back to Flatheim on the National Tourist Route through lush villages, along lakes and waterfalls.

Photo: Linda Dalsøren Meier

About 4 hours. About 200 km

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From Flatheim to Sande, follow the National Tourist Route through the Gaular valley along the protected Gaula river, through Hestad Landscape Protection Area. You meet the Sognefjord in Vadheim and follow the fjord towards the coast, past Lavik and Hyllestad. You can admire Lihesten which rises steeply from the fjord and is 777 m at its highest point. You now drive through the village of Sørbøvåg and continue along the fjord to Folkestad. It is nice to have a detour to Korssund and Lammetun where you can look over to the island of Alden also called «The Norwegian Horse», which rises 481 meters “straight up” from the sea. Now you drive along the Dalsfjord through Hellevik, Flekke and Dale. Back to Sande and continue to Flatheim on the same road you started.

Photo: Mal Dickson Photography