The Old Navvy Road is both an incredible scenic experience and part of Norway´s national heritage. The trail, built as a supply road during the construction of the "Bergensbanen" which opened in 1909, is built totally by hand. From the trail you can see old stone bridges, workman´s huts, snow-shelters and snow-breakers, and the old houses, homes of guards and construction engineers. The guard´s house at Fagenut (1340 m above sea level!) was in use from 1904 until 1964.

The breathtaking terrain varies a great deal from Arctic mountain ranges to the lush Flåmdalen (Flåm Valley). On the stretch down to Voss through wild and rugged west coast scenery you pass old rural environments. Because there?s usually quite a lot of snow in the mountains at the start of the season, you will have to take the train to Hallingskeid and start from there. Remember, the landscape is vulnerable, think before you do anything that might harm it. Take your rubbish with you and use the toilets along the Old Navvy Road, put there for your convenience. Cabins and other privately owned properties are "off limits", no camping etc. here, please! For the safety of domestic animals and wild-life, dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.

The Old Navvy Road starts at Haugastøl with a gentle uphill-climb to Storurdi and Finse. It carries on uphill to Fargenut and then down to Hallingskeid on stony, gravel surfaces. From Klevagjelet to Myrdal the road is steep and can, in parts, be a little dangerous, so be careful and wheel your bike if necessary. The road from Myrdal through Flåmsdalen to Flåm is steep and winding. The Flåm railway will take you back up to Myrdal, through the Gråvhals tunnel to Upsete, and from here it´s all down-hill to Mjøfjell and Voss.