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6 Trip suggestions - Bømlo<br />

Røyksundskanalen<br />

Around Siggjo (27,3 km)<br />

Ersland<br />

Rubbestadneset<br />

Foldrøyhamn<br />

Siggjarvåg<br />

When you come from Trekantsambandet (<strong>the</strong> Triangle<br />

Connection) and have cycled across Bømlabrua bridge,<br />

you come to Gassasundet sound. There is a car park<br />

here at <strong>the</strong> junction to Moster, which is <strong>the</strong> starting<br />

point for <strong>the</strong> Around Siggjo route.<br />

This is also where <strong>the</strong> round trip ends – at this junction on <strong>the</strong> Rv 541 road. But<br />

first, you cycle on a good 4-km walking and cycling path towards Siggjo. Follow<br />

this path on <strong>the</strong> outside of <strong>the</strong> Stokkajuvstunnelen tunnel. From <strong>the</strong> old road, you<br />

can look down on <strong>the</strong> old ferry quay in Siggjarvåg, which is now closed. The cycling<br />

path <strong>the</strong>n comes to an end for a while.<br />

Sakseid<br />

Siggjo<br />

Håvik<br />

After 6.5 km, you come to <strong>the</strong> crossroads at Ekornsætre. Turn left here towards<br />

Langevåg. When you have cycled a little while on <strong>the</strong> Erslandsvegen road, you<br />

can see Mount Siggjo rise to your left. Cycle a fur<strong>the</strong>r 3.3 km to Tormodsætre. At<br />

this crossroads, continue to follow <strong>the</strong> road to Langevåg on <strong>the</strong> left. The road <strong>the</strong>n<br />

narrows somewhat and twists and turns a bit. Follow Erslandsvatnet lake a while<br />

until you come to a small picnic area on <strong>the</strong> right-hand side of <strong>the</strong> road. From here,<br />

<strong>the</strong>re are idyllic views across Sakseidvågen bay. After ano<strong>the</strong>r 2.5 km, turn left<br />

towards Håvik at <strong>the</strong> Sakseid T-junction. Pass <strong>the</strong> old vicarage at Finnås on your<br />

right, before you come to <strong>the</strong> lovely beach in Åreiddalen.<br />

It is 5.5 km from Åreiddalen to Håvik, and a fur<strong>the</strong>r 2 km from Håvik to Røyksundkanalen<br />

canal. You cycle straight through Indre Håvik to get <strong>the</strong>re. When you get to<br />

<strong>the</strong> crossroads at Røyksund, turn left again unless you want to take a short detour<br />

to Moster. It is 1 km from <strong>the</strong> crossroads to Gassasundet sound, which brings you to<br />

<strong>the</strong> end of <strong>the</strong> round trip.<br />

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Difficulty level: Medium<br />

Length: 27,3 km<br />

Surface: Tarmac<br />

Max. altitude: 130 m

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