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