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Cycling / Leka round trip

People have lived on Leka for at least 10,000 years. We have traces of the first inhabitants of Leka in the form of cave paintings, homestead ruins, remnants of tools, burial mounds or hearths. The local farms are relatively old, and many have been continuously inhabited for more than 2,000 years. It is first and foremost the geology of Leka, which makes this place exotic. Its red “serpentine mountains” are particularly well known.

Facts and information

Difficulty rank	Easy
Length	28 km
Area	Namdalskysten og Kystriksveien
Start/end	Leka ferry port
Terrain	The Leka route is an easy ride and a nice round-trip. There are several rest areas and viewpoints along the route. This ride takes you around a mountain, which is of geological interest. The cycling route starts on Skei and follows the curve of the island along highway RV 562 – Leka’s main road. There is some disagreement as to whether it is best to cycle this route in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. This option will provide you with two slightly different experiences. We chose to cycle counter-clockwise.
The route	Follow the road from the auto-ferry dock up to Vertshuset Herlaug. Keep on the road to the left at the crossing and bike to the store at Husby (Leka Tourist Information). Turn right at the sign marked Kvaløy. The route passes through fertile and green fields until you reach the mountain pass at Lauvhatten. Here you will encounter an altogether different and barren landscape – not to mention a vast ocean! After passing Steinstind peak on the left-hand side, stop and take a look back. Notice the outline of the mountain formation and use your imagination. You do see the Cocker Spaniel resting there! With the exception of some varied and exciting mountain landscape, you are mostly passing through a lush cultural landscape featuring small farms and grazing livestock. Where the gravel road becomes asphalt, you have an opportunity to take the “shortcut” through Vassdalen Valley. Following a steep incline at the start, the road heads abruptly downhill towards Haug. However, we recommend continuing further past the cosy whitewashed houses towards idyllic Solsemvågen. Here you ride past the enchanting Solsemhula and enjoy a beautiful view of the ocean in the direction of Vikna. This is a nice spot for exploring the beach at low tide. You can learn a bit more about the area’s history from an information board near the renovated sea houses in the cove. On fair weather days, it is nice to go down to Årdalssanden. After passing Haug, you will enjoy a wonderful view of Frøviksundet and can see across to the mainland.

Information	Route descriptions and maps in the cycling guide ” Cycking from Steinkjer to Leka - Island hopping along the Namdal Coast”. Free copies may be ordered at www.rv17.no/sykkel

Attractions	The mountain ridge at Lauvhatten: Here you can park your bike and take a 10 min. Peak walk up to the right. On a clear day, you can see neighbouring peaks such as Torghatten, Dønnamannen, Vega and “De Syv Søstre”. Ørnerovet:. 4.5 km from Husby. Information Board Steinstind: Reminiscent of the Rocky Mountains and landscapes from western films. Solsemshula: Northern Europe’s first known cave drawings. Well marked with signs. Rest area. You are only allowed to enter the cave during guided tours in the summer or through advanced reservations. There are 500 metres of rugged and rocky trail leading to the cave, which is physically closed with a special gate. Bremneset Point: A stormy spot! Here you get a real “feeling” of the open sea as the waves crash upon the rocks. Show respect and use extreme caution! Exit the road and go right at Aunet (across from the mailbox and bus shelter). Bikes must be wheeled along the last part. The road passes through a farm yard. Hiking trail network among Leka Mountain: well marked network of trails up to Leka’s highest point (418 masl). Two hour walk round-trip. A sign marks the starting point from the top of little Trongan valley, Briksdalen and Leknes. Årdalsanden: 1.5 km from rave 562 down to the island’s nice swimming beach which has a rest area and toilet. Lekamøya: Known sailing landmark (209 masl), which is referred to in the Viking Sagas about the Trollfjell Mountains along the Helgeland coast. About a 45 minute walk and 1.5 km to the top along a marked trail. Enjoy the view of the ocean! Madsøybrua Bridge: Idyllic fishing spot. 700 m from the main road. Steinsenteret (Geological Centre): Exhibition and sales of local and other varieties of rocks. Herlaugshaugen: The largest burial mound in Norway where it is documented that people were buried. Skeinesset: Marked nature and cultural trail towards the shipping lane and ocean. Geological Path: The most interesting geological finds around the island are well marked with information in several languages.

Restaurant	Vertshuset Herlaug: tel +47 74399809 - please check for opening times before arrival List of grocery stores and opening hours available at www.rv17.no/sykkel

Accommodation	Cycle friendly overnight accommodation Leka: Nausthaugen Hytter (cabins): tel +47 74399896 / +47 99500966 Vertshuset Herlaug (rooms): tel + 47 74399809 - or visit www.rv17.no/sykkel

Transport	Lekaferga (car ferry): visit www.rv17.no for ferry schedule The fast speed boat Namdalingen: www.ntsasa.no By air: www.wideroe.no to Rørvik and Namsos

Additional info	Visit www.rv17.no/sykkel for further information. Cycling guide “From Steinkjer to Leka – Island hopping along the Namdal Coast”, may be ordered here. Free copies.

Tourist information

Name	Kystriksveien Reiseliv avd. Namsos
Adress	Dampskipskaia, PB 478
Phone	74226604
E-mail	namsosinfo@rv17.no

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