Start:
Kristiansand

Finish:
Haukeligrend

Distance:
254,9 km

Ascent:
917 m

The route:
The section from Kristiansand to Bykli is relatively flat and easy to cycle. From there you have to climb the steep hills to Bykle. Now you will cycle in mountain terrain, 700 – 800 meters above sea level. At Sæsvatn, the routs highest above sea level is, 917 meters. From there you will experience the steepest and toughest hills on the route. The difference in level is approximately 400 meters.

Family route:
The section from Røykenes to Valle is flat and suitable for children. The route goes along old railways, old railway tunnels, river and lakes. Small sections are along Rv. 9.

Signposting:
The trail is signposted with special reddish-brown ”National cycle rout no. 3”-signposts.

Cycle rental:
Nordbys G Cykle og Maskinforretning AS, Henrik Wergelands gate 9, 4612 Kristiansand. Phone: 38 02 24 83
Kristiansand Sykkelsenter A/S, Grim Torv 3, 4616 Kristiansand. Phone: 38 02 68 35
Destinasjon Setesdal, Evjemoen, 4735 Evje. Phone: 37 92 70 40
Hegni Friluftsområde, 4755 Hovden i Setesdal. Phone: 37 93 96 62

Information:
www.sorlandet.com
www.midt-agderfriluft.no

You can buy guide with maps for National cycle route no. 3 by contacting Midt-Agder Friluftsråd, www.midt-agderfriluft.no. Phone: 38 07 51 73. Price for the guide is 50 NOK.