EuroVelo 3 – Pilgrims Route (Norway)

EuroVelo 3 - The Pilgrims' Route

EuroVelo 3 – Pilgrims Route (Norway)

A collection of 18 cycling routes.

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  3. EuroVelo 3 - The Pilgrims' Route
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Overview

About this collection

Ride the Norwegian section of EuroVelo 3, the Pilgrims Route—a scenic, north–south link with big views, quiet towns, and a touch of pilgrimage history. The surfaces are mostly paved, with some gravel stretches, and the route mixes dedicated cycleways with regular roads, so expect traffic in spots. Terrain varies from gentle rolling to punchy climbs and long descents, keeping things interesting without getting too technical.

This collection works for a full tour or for picking a favorite weekend segment. A touring or gravel bike with comfy tires is perfect. Summer brings long daylight and generally friendlier weather, but conditions can change fast—pack layers, lights, and a solid rain plan.

Waymarking can be patchy in places, so bring a good map or GPS. Services are easy to find in towns, but spacing can stretch out in rural sections—plan water and snacks. Whether you’re chasing distance or just savoring Norway’s forests, lakes, and open landscapes, this stretch sets you up nicely for the wider EuroVelo 3 journey across Europe.

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Duration
756.5 km
Distance
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Avg. speed
7,758 m
Ascent
9,139 m
Descent

EuroVelo 3 – Pilgrims Route (Norway)

Routes in this collection

All 18 routes in this collection can be opened on the map or in the Bikemap App for more details, where you can adjust them in the route planner, or download them as GPX or KML file. Use them as a template for planning your own rides, or let Bikemap navigate you along them directly.

Nasjonal sykkelrute 7 Lillehammer–Trondheim
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Nasjonal sykkelrute 7 Lillehammer–Trondheim

A 44 km section of NSR 7 with plenty of elevation changes. It rolls across high country to about 1,070 m, then drops over 1,000 m into the valley. Almost all on smooth asphalt but mostly along a main road, with little dedicated cycleway—so ride single file and use lights. Expect steady climbs, swee…
44.4 km
Distance
598 m
Ascent
1,095 m
Descent
Nasjonal sykkelrute 7: Ringebu–Lillehammer
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Nasjonal sykkelrute 7: Ringebu–Lillehammer

Cycling route in Ringebu, Oppland, Norway

National Cycle Route 7 from Ringebu to Lillehammer. About 65 km with roughly 1,000 m of climbing, mostly smooth asphalt. It follows the Gudbrandsdalslågen past farms and small towns like Tretten and Øyer, with a mix of bike paths and some busier road sections—ride alert. Rolling terrain, river view…
64.7 km
Distance
1,026 m
Ascent
1,051 m
Descent
Nasjonal sykkelrute 7: Lillehammer
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Nasjonal sykkelrute 7: Lillehammer

Cycling route in Lillehammer, Oppland, Norway

A tidy 15 km spin through Lillehammer on NSR 7. You’ll roll from the town area toward the south, mostly on asphalt with a couple short climbs (about 150 m up overall). Parts follow busy roads, but there are handy cycleway stretches too. Great for a quick training ride or as a link in a longer Oslo–…
14.8 km
Distance
144 m
Ascent
132 m
Descent
Nasjonal sykkelrute 7: Lillehammer–Brumunddal
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Nasjonal sykkelrute 7: Lillehammer–Brumunddal

Cycling route in Lillehammer, Oppland, Norway

Cruise south from Lillehammer, host of the ’94 Winter Olympics, to lakeside Brumunddal on National Cycle Route 7. It’s about 26 km with a few gentle climbs and plenty of flat along Mjøsa. Mostly paved and straightforward, though some stretches follow busier roads—use the cycleways where signed. Exp…
26.4 km
Distance
260 m
Ascent
277 m
Descent
Nasjonal sykkelrute 7: Brumunddal–Stange
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Nasjonal sykkelrute 7: Brumunddal–Stange

Cycling route in Brumunddal, Hedmark, Norway

A scenic 50 km leg on NSR 7 from Brumunddal, home to Mjøstårnet by Lake Mjøsa, down to Stange’s open farmland. Expect rolling hills (about 375 m up), mostly paved with some gravel, and a mix of bike paths and busier roads—lights and visibility help. Lakeside views, quiet stretches through fields, a…
50.6 km
Distance
375 m
Ascent
385 m
Descent
Nasjonal sykkelrute 7: Stange–Råholt
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Nasjonal sykkelrute 7: Stange–Råholt

Cycling route in Stange, Hedmark, Norway

Roll south on NSR 7 from Stange’s farmland by Lake Mjøsa to Råholt in Eidsvoll. About 56 km with gentle climbs (~430 m), mostly paved and plenty of cycleway, though some stretches share the road. Expect open fields, forest patches, and small towns for coffee breaks. Nice option if you’re linking Li…
56.1 km
Distance
431 m
Ascent
410 m
Descent
Nasjonal sykkelrute 7: Råholt–Oslo
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Nasjonal sykkelrute 7: Råholt–Oslo

Cycling route in RÃ¥holt, Akershus, Norway

Start in Råholt (Eidsvoll) and roll south on National Cycle Route 7 to Oslo. About 59 km, mostly asphalt and dedicated cycleways, with more descent than climb, so it feels easier as you go. Expect a mix of cycle paths and a few busier stretches before cruising into the capital. A solid day ride wit…
58.7 km
Distance
294 m
Ascent
460 m
Descent
Nasjonal sykkelrute 7: Vestby–Oslo
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Nasjonal sykkelrute 7: Vestby–Oslo

Cycling route in Vestby, Akershus, Norway

Head north on National Cycle Route 7 from Vestby to Oslo. Easy-going riding on mostly paved cycleways, with some rolling climbs through forest and farmland and hints of the Oslofjord along the way. Vestby is a laid-back town in Follo; Oslo greets you with waterfront vibes and big-city sights. Perfe…
56.2 km
Distance
809 m
Ascent
756 m
Descent
Nasjonal sykkelrute 7: Moss – Vestby
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Nasjonal sykkelrute 7: Moss – Vestby

Cycling route in Moss, Østfold, Norway

Ride from the fjord town of Moss to Vestby on National Cycle Route 7. It’s about 23 km, mostly paved and on dedicated cycleways, with gentle rolling hills and a couple short climbs. Expect a mix of bike paths and quiet roads, with a few busier bits. Start by the Oslofjord, cruise past forests and f…
22.8 km
Distance
169 m
Ascent
227 m
Descent
EuroVelo 12: Larkollen–Moss
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EuroVelo 12: Larkollen–Moss

Cycling route in Larkollen, Østfold, Norway

Start by the beaches of Larkollen and roll north along the Oslofjord to Moss. About 10 km of mostly paved paths and quiet roads with a few short climbs. Expect sea views, gulls, and a salty breeze. Finish in Moss by the harbor and ferry terminal—perfect for a coffee or a hop across to Horten. A qui…
10.2 km
Distance
147 m
Ascent
157 m
Descent
Nasjonal sykkelrute 1 (Svinesund–Moss)
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Nasjonal sykkelrute 1 (Svinesund–Moss)

Cycling route in Skjeberg, Østfold, Norway

Ride the Svinesund–Moss section of Norway’s National Cycle Route 1 from Skjeberg to the seaside village of Larkollen. It’s about 70 km of coastal countryside: quiet farmland, forest pockets, and peeks of the Oslofjord. Expect a mix of cycleways and roads with a few busy stretches, plus some short c…
70.4 km
Distance
741 m
Ascent
729 m
Descent
EuroVelo 12: Halden–Skjeberg
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EuroVelo 12: Halden–Skjeberg

Cycling route in Halden, Østfold, Norway

Spin from historic Halden—home to Fredriksten Fortress—north toward Skjeberg in Sarpsborg. It’s a short 21 km link on EuroVelo 12 with rolling hills and low max elevation, mostly asphalt. Expect a mix of protected cycleways and some busier stretches, plus plenty of Østfold farmland and glimpses of …
21.2 km
Distance
344 m
Ascent
357 m
Descent
  1. Bikemap
  2. Official routes
  3. EuroVelo 3 - The Pilgrims' Route
  4. EuroVelo 3 – Pilgrims Route (Norway)