Just wondering, for those of you who have cycled through The Fyllingsdalen tunnel in Bergen: Is it a relatively "easy" ride? Specifically, a) is it largely flat, or are there significant/challenging inclines along the route (I imagine exiting there might be, but that’s probably not an issue); and b) is the entrance in Minde easily accessible/easy to spot?
From what I understand, it exits on the doorstep of Oasen, which is where I want to go. And I think it might be fun/interesting to check out the tunnel. But I must admit, my ability to navigate extended, steep inclines is not impressive. In other (flatter) cities, I still manage to bike at least a few days per month, but in Bergen – with the combination of rain, wind, and hilly terrain – I don’t think I’ve taken my bike out in about two years (which makes me rather unhappy). Even in good weather, some of the inclines can be really tough for me.
Any info much appreciated!
Cycling Through "The World's Coolest Bike Tunnel"? (Fyllingsdalen/Bergen)
byu/simonucdd inNorway
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It is very flat. Kristianborg is 40 meters above sea level and Fyllingsdalen is 60 meters above sea level.
The entrance is next to the lightrail tunnel. [Streetview](https://www.google.com/maps/@60.3580197,5.3426017,3a,86.4y,256.15h,87.15t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1stxqex-rl0Lsw1zeDV7UM7w!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D2.8524136778168696%26panoid%3Dtxqex-rl0Lsw1zeDV7UM7w%26yaw%3D256.1539083555843!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgxOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)
Its quite flat and easy going.
a) The Oasen side is higher, but the ascent is so gradual that you don’t really notice it. (Cycling the old route over the mountain from the city center toward Oasen, you’ll really have to work.)
b) It’s branches off the biggest cycleway southward from the city centre at the Kristianborg tram stop. You can’t miss it as you cross the tracks there. There is a cycle route all the way along tram line 2, including another tunnel. No long ascents on this particular route.
I walked the tunnel, it is virtually flat and you can’t miss it on either end. One thing I will tell you, as a pedestrian, is to turn off your “headlight”, especially if it’s in flashing mode, you won’t need it, and it will just annoy incoming traffic (both bikes and other pedestrians).
How much radon or radiation is in that tunnel?