Experience Jærruta from the bike seat
On Jærruta you cycle along the beautiful beaches of Jæren, through parts of the Norwegian Scenic Route and into the UNESCO lunar landscape of Dalane, while following the historic Jærbanen, a former railway line now used as a trail. An unforgettable journey through varied and spectacular scenery.
Cycling holidays
Feel the wind in your hair as you cycle across Jæren or on cosy bike rides in the Egersund region. Electric bikes take you far in a short time. For those who want to be active while experiencing and seeing as much as possible. Along Jæren you'll find some of Norway's most beautiful sandy beaches.
Choose from several cycling packages and cycling trails. Stay with us at the Grand Hotel in Egersund and cycle to Bryne for an overnight stay at Bryne Kro og Hotell. Or take a day trip on your bike and finish with a delicious 3-course dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Eigra Kitchen and Bar. We recommend that you bring your own helmet, but we have some for hire if needed.
Check out the fantastic cycling trails we recommend all along Jæren, at Jærruta.no.
101 unique hotel rooms
10 different buildings form one hotel with 101 unique hotel rooms.
Eigra kitchen & bar
Here you’ll enjoy food made from high-quality local ingredients.
Eigra wine & cocktail bar
Here you'll find an informal and relaxed atmosphere where the focus is on good service, good drinks and good conversation.
Old Jærbanen
The walk along the Gamle Jærbanen is a beautifully landscaped 8.5 km gravel path that stretches from Egersund to Hellvik through stunning natural surroundings. The path follows a former railway line now converted into a trail. Along the way there are several nice rest areas where you can take a break and enjoy views of the sea.
The route is very suitable for both walking and cycling, and is also the first stage of the Nordsjørittet.
Unesco lunar landscape
The geology in Egersund is unique on a global scale. In fact, you'd have to go to the moon to see more anorthosite - the rock we have the most of - in one place! Egersund is located in a Magma Geopark that is recognised by UNESCO. There are only 140 such geoparks in the world. Check out Magma Geopark, an adventure of nature experiences for both young and old. Perhaps you've already heard of Trollpikken – the most famous rock formation here in Magma Geopark? Read more about Trollpikken here.
The beaches of Jæren
Jærstrendene are Norway's longest sandy beaches, stretching from Tungenes in the north to Sirevåg in the south, a total length of 70 kilometres. The coast of Jæren is unique, as there is no archipelago along this stretch, so you can enjoy the experience whatever the weather.
Check out the fantastic cycling trails we recommend all along Jæren, at Jærruta.no.
Norwegian Scenic Route
The Norwegian Scenic Routes consist of 18 selected stretches of road that run through landscapes with unique natural qualities, along coasts and fjords, mountains and waterfalls.
The coastal road along Jæren and Dalane is one of them. It takes you on a journey through unique cultural landscapes and idyllic coastal towns along the North Sea.
Norwegian Scenic Route Jæren stretches from Borestranda in the north to Flekkefjord in the south, passing through the town of Egersund.