My hidden place

We share our favourite hidden places with you! Every week we'll show you a favourite place of one who lives along the FjordCoast.

This week: Kristin Maurstad, favourite spot: The bicycle-roundtrip Bryggja - Flatrake - Selje - Åheim and back.

Kristin loves to share her hidden place with you!

Photo: Ingrid Hansen

" The roundtrip from Bryggja to Flatraket over Selje and Åheim back to Bryggja by bicycle is worth getting exhausted! You will find yourselv close to the fjords and up in the mountains. The roundtrip is about 70 km long and includes three mountains. You will drive through 3 municipalities and 2 states."

Flister og Flistrahornet

Flister and Flistrahornet, photo: Kristin Maurstad

Read Kristins's answers to our questionaire:

Name:	Kristin Maurstad
Where do you live?	Bryggja in the municipality Vågsøy
What do you do?	Project-leader with Måløy Vekst
How old are you?	29
What do you like most on the FjordCoast?	I like the easy to reach and various nature. You can go skiing in no time, although you live close to the sea.
What not?	I would like to have more snow close to the sea...

Favourite spot: The bicycle-roundtrip Bryggja - Flatrake - Selje - Åheim and back to Bryggja

Municipalities:	Vågsøy, Selje and Vanylven
When was the last time you've been there?	June 2009. We had great weather in the beginning of summer this year. Perfect for cycling!
Are you planning to go there again?	Hopefully next spring.
Why is your hidden place so special?	You can find amazing spots along the trip. The three mountains you have to conquer make the tour diversified. Time flies by, you will manage 70 km without getting very exhausted.
What do you do when you are at your favourite spot?	Mostly pedal, if you don't want to spend the whole day. I'm making one break half way, usually, in Moldefjorden. I treat myself to a big chunk of chocolate there.
What are you planning to bring next time?	Chocolate and a lot of fluids. Bananas are always good on cycling-trips. I like cycling with someone else, hopefully someone a little bit better than me. But not too good, either! I don't want to miss the fun!

Hamna på Flatraket, Silda i bakgrunnen

Hamna på Flatraket, photo: Kristin Maurstad

Sounds tempting?

Read through this information to learn how to reach Kristin's favourite spot.

Name:	Bicycle-roundtrip Bryggja - Flatrake - Selje - Åheim and back to Bryggja
Municipalities:	Vågsøy, Selje and Vanylven
Good to know:	You can start the roundtrip whereever you'd like. I prefer going clockwise, but you should consider wind-directions. Take enough to drink and food which gives you a lot of energy.
Parking:	You will find a lot of different parking possibilities, depending where you start the tour.
How to get there:	You can start whereever you'd like. Check www.nor-way.no for long distance buses to Bryggja. On www.ruteinfo.net you can find local buses to Selje, Bryggja, Flatraket, Åheim aso. You can also take the express-boat from Bergen to Selje. (www.fjord1.no) Bicycle-transport is allowed.
Driving time:	About 3 hours.