Experience Kongevegen: Bicycling, Borgund Stave Church and hiking

Guided bike and hiking tour on Kongevegen

The bus takes you from Flåm and Aurland via Lærdalsøyri to Borlaug, where the road splits between the mountain passes Filefjell and Hemsedalsfjellet. Here, everyone will be provided with bicycles and helmets before setting off on two wheels along the Kongevegen. The stretch you will cycle is paved. In some places, it follows the original King's Road, while in others, you can see traces of the old track beside it. It is an easy bike ride on flat terrain, and the guide will make stops and tell stories along the way. Halfway through, you will take a break at a unique little pub in Borgund.

Upon arrival in Borgund, you will park the bikes and get a guided tour of the authentic Borgund Stave Church.

After visiting the church, the journey continues on foot along the King's Road. Now it is time for the famous stretch called Vindhellavegen. This leg takes about 50 minutes on easy terrain from Borgund Stave Church, with a slight uphill and then downhill. Once you reach the main road, you will be picked up by the bus, which will take you back to Lærdalsøyri, Aurland, and Flåm.

Food and Drink

Lunch is not included in the tour. It is possible to buy something to drink at the pub in Borlaug, and the café at the Borgund Stave Church Visitor Center offers simple dishes and hot and cold beverages. If you want anything else, we recommend bringing your own packed lunch.

The History of Kongevegen

Kongevegen across mt. Filefjell to Lærdal was built by order of the king in the 1790s, as the first carriage road between Eastern and Western Norway. Previously, the route had been used as a walking and riding path. It became the official postal road between our two largest cities. From Lærdal, the mail continued by boat to the coast.

Kongevegen was an integral part of Norway's modernization. The road was constructed with straight alignment, good drainage, and a width of 4 meters. The stretch between Vang and Lærdal is the most spectacular part of Kongevegen. It traverses challenging terrain with steep ascents, which you will experience up close on the walk along Vindhellavegen.