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Peparen, Skånevik
The Fjord and Mountain Route
76 km
This is a varied, easy cycle route which is suitable for a weekend. The Fjord and Mountain
Route has been devised as a round trip from Rosendal, but it is also possible to start the trip
at other locations. It may be best to follow the route in the direction we describe here, since
the ascent from Omvikdalen valley is less challenging than from Matre. The Hardangerfjord
Express boat (www.rodne.no) will take you from Bergen to Rosendal in less than two hours.
If you arrive the previous evening you will have time to explore the Barony village before you
jump on your bike. The putball park, where you can play football golf is in walking distance
of the centre of Rosendal, as is the Stone Park, which is a beautiful area along the river
which displays types of stone from the Folgefonna National Park.
Rosendal – Omvikdalen – Matre – Skånevik: 26 km
A visit to the small palace of the Barony Rosendal or Kvinnherad church is a must
before you set off on your bike. The cycling trip to Skånevik is a great leg of the
trip which takes you through the agricultural community of Omvikdalen. Follow
the rv. 551 road from the centre of Rosendal south towards Uskedalen valley. After
roughly 3.5 km you will arrive at the Statoil service station in Omvikdalen. This is
your last opportunity to stock up on provisions before the trip over the mountain
to Matre. There are several farm cluster museums in Omvikdalen; Nistovetunet
with its smoke house from the 18th century and Hauahuset (Tvedt-stova). The
museums are only open on request.
There is a 2-km gentle ascent up the Omvikdalen valley, followed by a 10-km
steady ascent before a steep decline to Matre. There is a fantastic view of the
Matrefjord. The ferry from Matre to Skånevik takes 25 minutes.
There are lots of activities throughout the summer in Skånevik, which is famous
for its blues festival. There are lots of lovely bathing spots in Skånevik and you can
take a nice walk through the centre of the village.
The Barony Rosendal