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At Storekalsøy<br />
Trip suggestions - Austevoll<br />
5<br />
Bekkjarvik – Bakkasund (65 km) ‘Smile to <strong>the</strong> west’<br />
For those who would like to cycle a longer trip, a good<br />
alternative is to cycle from Bekkjarvik to Bakkasund.<br />
Bakkasund<br />
There are 26 km of excellent cycling paths from Bekkjarvik to Bakkasund. If you are<br />
going to cycle <strong>the</strong>re and back, <strong>the</strong> east side of Austevoll is recommended on <strong>the</strong> return<br />
trip. Cycling via Vinnes and Haukanes is like going back in time. You will see lovely<br />
green plains with impressive stone dykes, and <strong>the</strong> wild sheep will inquisitively watch<br />
you as you whiz past. In Storebø, you can have a bite to eat at Kulturbakeriet bakery.<br />
From Storebø, you <strong>the</strong>n cycle across Austevollsbrua bridge to Austevollshella. Take <strong>the</strong><br />
time to enjoy <strong>the</strong> views to <strong>the</strong> west from up on Austevollsbrua bridge. Here, you can<br />
enjoy great open views of <strong>the</strong> sea from <strong>the</strong> seat of your bike. There are also two lovely<br />
picnic areas on <strong>the</strong> series of bridges for those who have brought a packed lunch. Cycle<br />
across Hundvåkøy on ano<strong>the</strong>r great series of bridges to Storekalsøy and Bakkasund.<br />
The shop at Bahus on Bakkasund is worth a visit. The marina is a busy and lively place<br />
during summer.<br />
Kalve<br />
Hundvåkøy<br />
Storebø<br />
Huftarøy<br />
On Bakkasund, you can cycle out to Kalve and walk <strong>the</strong> marked North Sea Trail out to<br />
Skansen. There are wide open views of Sotra, Marsteinen lighthouse and <strong>the</strong> ocean<br />
from Skansen. The sea has worn <strong>the</strong> rock at Skansen into special formations, and <strong>the</strong><br />
sea shows its power and commands respect on windy days.<br />
You can cycle <strong>the</strong> whole ‘smile to <strong>the</strong> west’ circuit. From Bekkjarvik to Stolmen, return<br />
via Bekkjarvik and on to Bakkasund via <strong>the</strong> east side of Austevoll. If you plot in <strong>the</strong><br />
route on <strong>the</strong> map, you will see that a ‘smile to <strong>the</strong> west’ appears. Pack your bike and<br />
get out and smile back to Austevoll from <strong>the</strong> seat of your bike.<br />
Stolmen<br />
Selbjørn<br />
Bekkjarvik<br />
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Difficulty level: Medium<br />
Length: 65 km<br />
Surface: Tarmac<br />
Max. altitude: 87 m