On the way to St. Olav is a route from Oslo to Selånger which connect both St. Olavs ways.
"Sweden is fän. I knew the country from Pippi Longstocking, Emil of Lönneberga, Nils Holgersson, and other books by Astrid Lindgren and Selma Lagerlöf. It wasn’t just the exciting stories, but also the atmosphere and the Swedish landscape that left a deep impression on me in my childhood.
That beautiful landscape is real! During my first long cycling trip in Sweden in 2009, I saw fields full of flowers and meadows with stone walls and wooden fences. Red houses with white window frames where children played outside. Crystal-clear lakes, babbling brooks, and endless forests with thrilling winding paths. And at night, my tent stood beneath the starry sky." - Gea van Veen
The route, On the Way to St. Olav, runs largely through Sweden’s timeless and charming landscape, as described in the introduction.
It is not a difficult route, and the scenery invites you to endless summer adventures on your trusty steel steed (or aluminium, titanium or even carbon these days).
God tur!
Trevlig resa!
Order the guide here: Summary
- Distance from Oslo to Selånger: 770 km
- Starting point: Hallvard cathedral ruins in Oslo
- Destination: Selånger church ruins
- Travel time: about 2 weeks
- Toughness: 3/5
- 85% paves, 15% unpaved
- Best season: half June - half September
Read more about the making off the route here: On two wheels.
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In the footsteps of St. Olav
On the Way to St. Olav is part of the series In the footsteps of St. Olav. This series consists of:
- Kristians route (Kristiansand - Oslo)
- On the way to St. Olav (Oslo - Selånger)
- St. Olavsleden (Selånger - Trondheim)
- Gudbrandsdalsleden (Oslo - Trondheim of Trondheim - Oslo)
- Kystpilegrimsleia (Kristiansand - Egersund - Trondheim)
Disclaimer: The information about this route is collected with the greatest care. Opening times, routes and available accommodations can vary over time. Via Gaia can not be made responsible for any consequences and/or damages through the use of the contents of this website and the guide.
