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