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BICYCLE RENTAL RECOMMENDED CYLING ROUTES ON ROAD/PATH Harstad round the Kvæfjord Route information: The route starts on Samagata street in Sama. You then climb (2.3%) up to Kvæfjordeidet, the highest point of this trip at 200 metres above sea level, 7.5 km from the start. Take the steep descent towards the Kvæfjord, and stop after 17 km at Borkenes for a break. The journey then continues along the coast through beautiful landscape all the way to Nupen, where you reach the second rest stop after about 34 km. From Nupen you will continue in the direction of Harstad again, and after 41 km you will encounter the final challenge of the day: cycling uphill over Høgda (5.8%). The final stage to the town takes you through beautiful Ervik.. Folkeparken, less than 2 km from central Harstad. Nupen (e-bike – 2-hour trip) The TV mast (e-bike – 2-hour trip) OFFROAD/PATH Storhornet, 510 metres above sea level Drive towards Aunfjellet (approx. 8 km north-east of Harstad centre), and start from Høgda just after the exit towards Aunfjellet/Elgsnes. On the right side of the road is a tractor track that eventually becomes a trail. Follow this trail to the top. Follow the same route back. A pleasant trip. Kvitnesveten, 303 metres above sea level Kvitnesveten is easily accessible by mountain bike. Drive south from Harstad, over the Tjeldsund bridge. Park at the parking lot where the bridge meets the mainland. The trail begins directly from the parking lot before the toll bridge, on the right-hand side, up a steep slope. From here it is easy to follow a well laid-out trail to the top. Before you pass the stream, there is a smaller trail turning right, which is better suited for cycling. After passing the spring, the trail becomes steeper for a while, before it again plateaus towards the top. Follow the same route back. Challenging at times, but a pleasant cycling route. Warning! The beginning of the route may be wet and muddy.. ISLAND HOPPING Take a trip to Bjarkøya island – the island of Vikings. Eat lunch at the café and explore the wonderful landscape of the island.
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Harstad by bike – with or without engine. The perfect way to explore the beautiful countryside of this area! Harstad can be compared to “Norway’s San Francisco” with plenty of hills to climb. Hire an e-bike to explore all of the wonderful delights in and around the town. A small engine to boost pedalling will allow you to discover so much more of this beautiful area. We offer cycle rental with or without engine. By the hour, day or week. - You decide ... We have the equipment you need! Visit Sykkel og Motor AS to rent top quality hybrid and offroad cycles. We also have e-bikes, where you pedal to help the electric engine. We have 25 years of experience as a cycle workshop, service station and shop. REMEMBER – you can also be a tourist in your home town! Contact us for prices. Why not pay us a visit in your spare time and borrow an e-bike to help you cycle up to the TV mast, where the views of Harstad are breathtaking. You can also hire a bike for a daytrip, buy a couple of logs of wood from us and light a fire outdoors in Folkeparken so you can make coffee over the fire. Visit our website: www.sykkelogmotor.no, or like us on Facebook: sykkel&motor for up-to-date information. Customers who rent bikes from us are granted a 20% discount on clothing. We provide HELMETS. It will take around 15 minutes to adjust your bike and equipment.
Tordenskjolds gate 2, N-9404 Harstad Tel.: (+47) 77 06 63 67 E-mail: post@sykkelogmotor.no www.sykkelogmotor.no www.destinationharstad.no