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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