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Note These additions are only relevant for the Engelish guide Gudbrandsdalsleden. For the Dutch guide Het Olavspad, go to Aanvullingen.
An up-to-date accommodation list can be found at Accommodations Gudbrandsdalsleden.
- 2024 July 22, Map 82, pag. 116 - New accommodation: family provides a caravan in the garden
Johan and Annelien Budding live with their family just north of Kvam. They offer their caravan in the garden for overnight stays.
Address: Gudbrandsdalsvegen 2155, 2642 Kvam (between Kvam en Sjoa)
GPS: 61.66675 9.57541
Standard: Furnished caravan with 6 beds. Bring a sleeping bag and your own food. Kitchen, shower and toilet in the caravan. Price for pilgrims: NOK 250 per person/bed (caravan can be shared with others) or NOK 450 for the whole caravan (if you want the caravan for yourself). Book in advance by phone (+47 401 07 178) or email.
- 2024 July 22, map 48, page 99 - Langøyene (no. 88) is difficult to reach by bicycle
Bicycles are now only allowed on the ferry before 9:00 in the morning. That means you can't actually camp on Langøyene unless you also want to spend a whole day there
- 2024 June 13, map 4, page 33 - New accommodation for pilgrims in the Østre Aker Kirke in Oslo on the East route.
Address: Ulvenveien 110, 0665 Oslo
GPS: 59.9215131, 10.8181944
Open May 20 - August 31. Standard: Hostel with 4 beds. Bring a sleeping bag and own food. Bathroom and kitchenette. Price: NOK 200 per person/bed. Booking three days in advance.
- 2024-02-22 - New accommodation in Elverum (30 km east of Hamar)
It is a bit off the route, but for those who don't mind:
Connie Wulp Lerdal
P.Chr. Asbjornsensvei 7
2407 Elverum
T +47 98839750
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Connie: I have a guest room that can accommodate two people, and there is a smaller room for one person. Guests usually arrive in the late afternoon, and they can use a private shower, and receive breakfast the next morning before continuing.
• In addition to accommodation, Connie also offers a parking space to leave the car for a while. Click here and look at the 'Tip' for more information.
• Hamar-Elverum cycling route: download GPX (31 km).
- 2024 July 22, Map 86 and 87, pag. 121 - Route change to Vollheim Campsite
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South of Dovre, near the Vollheim campsite, the route for pilgrims has changed. This route is more pleasant for cyclists, as it is shorter and has fewer climbs. This new route is actually an old pilgrim route. A few years ago, the bridge over the river collapsed, and the route was moved to the other side of the highway. However, the bridge has been repaired and pilgrims can use the road again.
Difference:
Old route: length 5 km; ascent: 85 m; descent: 76 m.
New route: length 3,4 km; ascent: 39 m; descent: 30 m.
- 16-07-24 - Bike repair shop in Oslo
Skovveien 13A in Oslo is home to ER sykkel, a bike repair shop that has a reputation for being able to quickly solve complex bicycle problems.
Website: https://www.ersykkel.no/
GPS coördinates: 59.917641 10.7182252
- 2024-06-14 - Page 136/140/179, map 99/100 - Location pilgrim centre Dovrefjell has changed
The Dovrefjell pilgrimage centre is temporarily moving to Eysteinkirke, on June 16.
Location: between the pilgrim centre in the Besøkssenter Villrein and Hjerkinn Fjellstue, on Folldalsvegen (62.2224798, 9.5684729)
Here you are welcome to get informed about the route, have a cup of coffee or tea, charge your e-bike and you can even pitch your tent.
- 2024-06-07 - Pag. 179 - Location pilgrim centre Oslo has changed
From June 15 the Pilgrim centre Oslo will be located at the starting point of the Gudbrandsdalsleden (instead of Akersbakken). Address: Sankt Hallvards plass 3 (entrence Egedes gate), Oslo. You are very welcome here to be informed about the route and to collect your first stamp.
The guide only lists campsites that have associated themselves with The St. Olav's Way (with a few exceptions). The list of campsites below are campsites marked as tips by cyclists. Do you also have a tip? Then send a message via Contact.
- Heggeryd gard og camping in Harpefoss
This campsite is located between Hundorp and Vinstra, on map 141. GPS coordinates: (61.5756452, 9.8707206).
Message of a cyclist: you are beautifully positioned among fruit trees
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