National Cycle Route 9: The Wilderness Route
From Halden through Trysil and Røros to Trondheim
The 800-km-long route from Halden to Trondheim is probably Norway’s most noise-free cycle route.
The route is signposted between Halden and Trysil. It is not signposted from Trysil through Røros to Trondheim.
National Cycle Route 9: The Wilderness Route
The route runs mostly quite close to the Swedish border. Along the way you pass Kongsvinger, Trysil and Røros. Large parts of the route are sparsely populated, and occasionally you can experience cycling in silence for miles, without seeing other people.
County Road 705 between Brekken and Tydalen, Lake Aursunden in the background. Photo: Lars Erik Sira
Forests, lakes and rivers dominate the landscape on this route. On the northern part, much of the route is higher than 500 metres above sea level. Here there is less vegetation, and you can get the feeling of being in the mountains.
Most of the route is paved, but you must also be prepared for around 100 kilometres on gravel roads. There are both short and long slopes on the route, but not many steep hills.
On parts of the route, places to buy food are few and far between. It is therefore advisable to find out in advance where you can find food along the way.
Lake Selbusjøen. Photo: Lars Erik Sira
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