Old Railway Trail in Norway – Lakeside Picnic Area loop from Kjeøya

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Norway

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Eigersund

Old Railway Trail in Norway – Lakeside Picnic Area loop from Kjeøya

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Old Railway Trail in Norway – Lakeside Picnic Area loop from Kjeøya

01:25

20.5km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.34 km

Old Railway Trail in Norway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This stretch is a dream, on foot and by bike. A nature reserve with rock formations, small lakes, many animals and plants. However, this section also has grades> 30%, which …

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10.3 km

Lakeside Picnic Area

Highlight • Lake

Toilet and trash can not far away.

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11.1 km

Holmavatnet

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Holmavatnet is a lake bordered by a quiet gravel track. It’s the perfect place for a walk or a cycle.

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12.1 km

The Old Jæren railway route

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Nice walk or bike ride between Egersund and Hellvik. Possibility of train transport one way. Great resting spots along the way and possibility of a detour to Soltua.

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12.4 km

Red Cabin Rest Area

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And barbecue area

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12.5 km

Open Ended by Richard Serra

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Museum Voorlinden (NL) displays "Open Ended" (Richard Serra). He might have got is inspiration from here!

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13.1 km

Migaren

Lake

20.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

4.11 km

3.41 km

1.22 km

826 m

198 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

6.12 km

750 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

12°C

3°C

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Comments

July 9, 2025,08 Egersund 🚲Bahnradweg Gamle Jærbanen Tengsaried, Norwegen 🇳🇴

And I was wondering how you could gain so much elevation in such a short distance on a former railway line. 😅😂
It happily crosses the current railway line again and again, with a fjord here and a lake there. Luckily, I have my GoPro in my pocket or hand, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to film it. The …

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