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Cycling in Gudbrandsdalen
Rondane and Dovre National Park are known especially for their 2000 meter tops and their large network of paths for hikers. Less known is that these regions have some of the best opportunities for mountain biking. It is even more surprising that many of the hiking trails are both easy and family friendly.
Cycling is relatively easily accessible since you can start the tours quite high and head towards more car-free and gently sloping gravel roads and cart paths.
Natural target for the tours include several tourist cabins that have both food and accommodation.
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Fokstumyra - One of Norways most famous bird sanctuaries
Fokstumyra is one of the most famous bird areas in Norway. It is also well suited for bird tourism. Fokstumyra was listed in 1923 as the first major nature preserve in Norway. Fokstumyra became a nature reserve in 1969. Fokstugu farm is the perfect base for excursions in the area. The farm lies next to a 7 km marked trail through the reserve.
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Raumabanen - One of the most spectacular railways in the world
A trip on the Rauma Railway provides a unique opportunity to get close to one of the most spectacular natural sites Norway has to offer.
Rauma Railway runs between Åndalsnes and Dombås and the trip takes 1 hour and 40 minutes. The experience can be combined with a train ride on the Mountain Railway, between Oslo and Trondheim. If you’re already in the middle part of Norway, you can choose to take a short train ride from Åndalsnes and experience a fantastic journey from sea to mountain in one hour.
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