Norway & Sweden

[ctznsmith]

Has anyone bikepacked in central/northern Norway or Sweden?

I'm planning a summer trip and my gut says it should be possible to ride a fair bit of this region off road/on gravel. I'm thinking east to west, coast to coast e.g. Trondhiem to Umea.

However looking for advice on the best paper maps that show off road paths/tracks for planning purposes.

Also any websites/blogs/experiences of bikepacking in this area!

All my searches are coming up empty.
(Finland would be useful too)

[Single Speed George]

did a tiny 2 day ride years ago just rented bikes , but there is epic gravel tracks and a really good hut system in norway. think we took the flam mountain railway up and biked from the top station

[Gari]

In fairness the Flamm route and Ralavegen are just about the only ridable "gravel" routes. The off road riding on Norway at least, is either pretty flat or really steep. Sweden would be a better bet TBH. Fatbiking on the snow would be a whole other thing:-)))
That said, every time I answer this question it is usually overlooked, so good luck with your planning

[johnnystorm]

GRRRavel in Finland
http://www.polarguide-logistics.com/services/gravel/

[ctznsmith]

Thanks.

Gari...yeah Sweden's the main focus but you have to start somewhere.

Anybody got any input on maps?

[Justchris]

Summer in nothern Norway. Beware the midge if the conditions are right for them. Like nothing I have seen before. You have been warned.

Cc

[voodoo_simon]

GRRRavel in Finland
http://www.polarguide-logistics.com/services/gravel/

Never thought of gravel grinding over there! Get there after the snow has melted and before June though as the midges are supposed to be horrendous!