Mjølkevegen (The Old Milk Route)

Get on a bike and cycle through the amazing landscape, passing mountain peaks, waterfalls, and lakes Jotunheimen has to offer!

Mjølkevegen (The Old Milk Route) offers 250 km of cycling from Vinstra in the North to Gol in the South. You will find everything from steep mountain climbs and fast descent to flat landscape landscape and even a 20 km cruise tour across Bygdin Lake. Over the years, people have discovered extra detours and side trips that the’ve combined with the original Mjølkevegen Route and today there are numerous cycling options. What makes Mjølkevegen so great is that along the trails and at the mountain lodges there are additional hikes and cycling tours for people to enjoy. Combine cycling, hiking, cozy mountains lodges with fantastic mountains and nature.

There are several different options, and routes. Most people will only do a small stretch at the time, and someone will go for the entire 250 km in one go. There are no right or wrong. Just you, the bike, and a fantastic tour!

Route recommendations

The Mjølkevegen Cycle Route spans about 230 km between Gol and Vinstra train stations, offering both challenging and easier sections for a range of cyclists. Here are our suggestions for different segments:

EASY: For families and leisure cyclists, we recommend the area between Vaset, Stølsvidda, Tisleidalen, and Golsfjellet. This stretch includes round-trip options and manageable terrain with scenic points of interest.

MEDIUM: For more experienced riders, try the route from Ruten Fjellstue in Espedalen to Beitostølen via Jotunheimvegen. Note that Bygdin to Beitostølen follows the sometimes-busy Fv 51.

DEMANDING: The leg between Beitostølen and Vaset is challenging, with tough climbs like Slettefjell (highest point 1315m) and steep stretches from Ryfoss to Syndin. The routes from Vinstra and Gol stations are also ideal for hill climbers, with pickup services available for easier access.