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Suggestions for longer trips<br />
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Leirvik – Fitjar: roughly 30 km<br />
Follow <strong>the</strong> cycling signs (national cycle route no. 1) from Leirvik to Heiane and<br />
Fitjar. You can take a detour from Sagvåg to Litlabø and visit a former mining community<br />
where iron pyrite was mined. There is now a museum. After Sagvåg, <strong>the</strong><br />
rest of this part of <strong>the</strong> route is more hilly. At Storavatnet lake in Fitjar, <strong>the</strong> route<br />
runs along <strong>the</strong> western side of <strong>the</strong> lake and is slightly hilly with great views to<br />
<strong>the</strong> west. At <strong>the</strong> north end of <strong>the</strong> lake, <strong>the</strong>re is a great bathing spot with a toilet.<br />
Follow <strong>the</strong> cycling sign (no. 1) towards Fitjar/Bergen to <strong>the</strong> centre of Fitjar.<br />
Fitjar – Bekkjarvik – Hufthamar: 31 km<br />
The distance from <strong>the</strong> centre of Fitjar to <strong>the</strong> ferry quay at Sandvikvåg is 7 km. The<br />
ferry to Husavik takes 20 minutes. Follow <strong>the</strong> signs to <strong>the</strong> left towards Bekkjarvik.<br />
Bekkjarvik is an idyllic old trading station, which is a great place to take a break<br />
or spend <strong>the</strong> night. There is a fishing boat exhibition at Bekkjarvik Torg with boats<br />
from <strong>the</strong> 19th century up to <strong>the</strong> present day. Galleri Bekkjarvik has exhibitions<br />
of famous artists’ work in oils, water colours, graphic art and sculpture. From<br />
Bekkjarvik, you can take a detour and cycle across Selbjørn and across <strong>the</strong> bridges<br />
to Stolmen and Kvalvåg. Follow <strong>the</strong> Rv 546 road on <strong>the</strong> west side of Huftarøy<br />
north to Storebø. The municipal centre Storebø offers a number of services.<br />
Fitjar centre<br />
From Hufthamar, you can take a detour to Austevollshella and cycle right out to<br />
<strong>the</strong> west of <strong>the</strong> island to Store Kalsøy and Kalve. You also have <strong>the</strong> opportunity to<br />
conclude your trip and take <strong>the</strong> express boat to Bergen or Stavanger.<br />
Tips! Bømlo: <strong>Visit</strong> Mosterhamn marina and Moster Amfi. Moster was an important<br />
centre during <strong>the</strong> Viking Age. Inside Moster Amfi you can see <strong>the</strong> exhibition “From<br />
Hea<strong>the</strong>ndom to Christianity”. Moster Old Church (from <strong>the</strong> 12th century) lies in <strong>the</strong><br />
same area. <strong>Visit</strong> <strong>the</strong> village shop at Brandasundet and on “Skjeret”.<br />
Stord: Borggata Street at Leirvik is worth a visit. <strong>Visit</strong> <strong>the</strong> gallery Galleri Giga<br />
in Leirvik centre with art exhibitions and a gallery shop. An afternoon walk to<br />
<strong>Sunnhordland</strong>stunet (<strong>Sunnhordland</strong> Museum), or visit Stord Maritime Museum at<br />
Leirvik quay.<br />
Fitjar: The Håkonar Park lies in <strong>the</strong> middle of Fitjar centre. Here you can find a<br />
statue of Håkon <strong>the</strong> Good, who died in <strong>the</strong> battle against Eirik’s sons in 961. He<br />
got <strong>the</strong> lethal wound here in Fitjar. Every Wednesday in <strong>the</strong> school holiday <strong>the</strong>re is<br />
a guided cultural walk in Fitjar.<br />
Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri<br />
Accommodation:<br />
Bømlo Hotell<br />
NO-5420 Rubbestadneset,<br />
tel.: (+47) 53 42 93 53,<br />
post@bomlo-hotell.no,<br />
www.bomlo-hotell.no<br />
Almås Hotell<br />
NO-5402 Stord,<br />
tel.: (+47) 53 40 99 99,<br />
post@almas-hotell.no,<br />
www.almas-hotell.no<br />
Grand Hotell<br />
NO-5401 Stord,<br />
tel.: (+47) 53 40 96 00<br />
booking@grand-hotell.com<br />
www.grand-hotell.com<br />
Stord Hotell<br />
NO-5411 Stord,<br />
tel.: (+47) 53 40 25 00,<br />
info@stord-hotel.no,<br />
www.stord-hotel.no<br />
Fitjar Sjø og Camping<br />
Kråko, NO-5419 Fitjar,<br />
tel.: (+47) 53 49 78 69<br />
fitjarcamping@haugnett.no,<br />
www.fitjarcamping.no<br />
Fitjar Fjordhotell, NO-5419 Fitjar,<br />
tel.: (+47) 53 45 77 00<br />
post@fitjar-fjordhotell.no<br />
www.fitjar-fjordhotell.no<br />
Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri<br />
NO-5399 Bekkjarvik,<br />
tel.: (+47) 55 08 42 40<br />
post@bekkjarvikgjestgiveri.no<br />
www.bekkjarvik gjestgiveri.no