Route 2026
Uppsala – Trondheim – Uppsala will take you from the fields of Uppland, via rivers and lakes in Dalecarlia, through forest and over mountains to the Nidaros cathedral in Trondheim, a destination for many pilgrim routes. And then back again, with highest point 920m above sea level in Stugudalen, Norway.
We have manned controls regularly spaced to provide food at lodging for different start groups and tempi. There are also unmanned controls where you stamp at any facility or with our digital brevet card, including Gysinge / Österfärnebo, Torsång and Børsa.
For 2026, we ride a slightly updated route in Norway, with several more scenic roads. Total distance is approximately 1580 km. The route can be browsed above. Please note that the route is preliminary and may change, including control locations.
GPX files
GPX files are here: GPX and GPX (Garmin) . The Garmin GPX is adjusted so that control symbols are directly on the track, which is required for display on some Garmin devices. You can also download GPX files per stage.
We recommend (re-)downloading GPX files a few days before start, to get any adjustments.
Alternative routes
All riders basically follow the same route, and if you leave the route you have to continue on the route from the place where you left. Before Gysinge (km 76) and before Heby (km 1523) there are unpaved roads as alternative to roads with risk for high amounts of traffic. The alternative routes are on the map above. If the route is on a road, parallel cycleways are always allowed.Kontroller
| Place | km | km | Service | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uppsala | 0.0 |
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| Gysinge / Österfärnebo | 90.0 | |||
| Stora Skedvi | 163.7 | |||
| Leksand | 237.7 | 1349.3 |
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25 / 25 |
| Älvdalen | 337.2 | 1250.3 |
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35 / 35 |
| Särna | 417.8 | 1169.6 |
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30 / 30 |
| Tänndalen | 550.5 | 1036.9 |
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30 / 30 |
| Røros | 612.7 |
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30 / 30 | |
| Støren | 716.7 |
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30 / 30 | |
| Børsa | 777.3 | |||
| Trondheim | 839.3 |
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40 / 40 | |
| Tydal | 946.6 |
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40 / 40 | |
| Torsång | 1410.1 | |||
| Avesta | 1468.4 |
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25 / 25 | |
| Heby | 1530.3 | |||
| Gamla Uppsala | 1584.1 |
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15 / 15 |
Along the route
Part 1 Uppsala - Älvdalen
The route follows small, paved roads through Uppland and Dalarna. The terrain is mostly flat except for a few hills after leaving Garpenberg. We ride along Dalälven and the banks of Siljan, passing red cottages and gentle hills. In Leksand (240 km) the first manned control is located. If you start in the afternoon, this may be a suitable place for either some sleep or coffee before riding through the night.
The unpopulated backcountry and mountains begin, gently at first, upon leaving Mora. The first manned control with lodging is at Älvdalen (340 km), but those who wish can decide to sleep at Särna (410 km).
Part 2 Älvdalen - Røros
The next leg will test your legs with climbing to Högvålen, the highest located village in Sweden. We pass the manned control in Tänndalen (550 km) reach the UNESCO heritage town of Røros (630 km), also with accommodation available at our control directly by the church.
Part 3 Røros - Trondheim - Tydal
From Røros we have a well-deserved downhill along rivers Glomma, Rugla and Gaula on relatively quiet roads. At Støren Norway's main arteries Dovrebanan and E6 converge. Here we pass mountains again, and reach the sea at Børsa (780 km). The route turns back at Trondheim (830 km) at St. Olov's church the Nidaros Cathedral, a destination for many pilgrims. Also here a manned control is available.
The way back from Trondheim gives us a beautiful view of the fjord on our way to Hommelvik. From there, the long ascent up the mountains begins. In Tydal (930 km) there is a manned control. Cyclists starting in Uppsala in the morning keeping a normal pace could be there in the evening of the third day.
Part 4 Tydal - Älvdalen
After Tydal we come to the route's highest point, up on the mountain, 920 meters above sea level. From there we stay in the mountains until the Tänndalen manned control (1040 km). We pass Högvålen, the highest located village in Sweden. After a well-deserved downhill we reach manned controls with night lodgings in both Särna (1170 km) and Älvdalen (1250 km).
Part 5 Älvdalen - Uppsala
The last stage takes us 330 km back through Dalarna. On the way back, we have manned controls in Leksand (1350 km) and preliminary also Avesta (1470 km) - both in the middle of each city. Then, after 1580 km, we are back in Uppsala..