Haugastøl 1000 moh

Rallarvegen Report

Vatnahalsen/Myrdal–Flåm is completely clear with good conditions. About 12 km are plowed from Haugastøl towards Finse; beyond that there is still too much snow for now. Forecasts for the other sections are unchanged, with the full route most likely ready in early July.

Updated: May 21, 2026Partial

Season outlook

Vatnahalsen/Myrdal–Flåm is open with a clear track and good conditions — watch for very steep sections. About 12 km are plowed from Haugastøl towards Finse; beyond that there is still too much snow. Finse–Hallingskeid and Hallingskeid–Vatnahalsen follow the unchanged forecast (early July / mid-June), and the full route is still expected ready in early July.

Next likely opening

Hallingskeid–Vatnahalsen: Mid-June

Confidence: medium

Full route

Early July (which is normal for the full route)

Confidence: medium

First sections open

Vatnahalsen/Myrdal–Flåm is completely clear, and about 12 km are plowed from Haugastøl towards Finse. The rest of the route follows the previous forecast.

Steep sections towards Flåm

Vatnahalsen–Flåm has good conditions, but as always there are very steep sections. Wear a helmet and keep your speed down.

Vikaåni bridge works

Bane NOR is replacing the bridge at Vikaåni. A temporary bridge will be installed for pedestrians and cyclists, but cars cannot pass until July 1.

In most years, the full Rallarvegen route opens in early July. Forecasts for Finse–Hallingskeid and Hallingskeid–Vatnahalsen are unchanged; we update continuously based on weather and snowmelt.

Segment by segment

Haugastøl–FinsePartly open

About 12 km are plowed from Haugastøl towards Finse. Beyond that there is too much snow for now.

Forecast

Approx. June 20

Usually

Second half of June

The plowed stretch from Haugastøl offers good out-and-back riding until the rest opens.
The full section to Finse is still expected around June 20.
At Vikaåni, a temporary bridge will be available for cyclists and pedestrians, while cars must wait until July 1.

Finse–HallingskeidForecast

Not open yet. The outlook points to opening in early July, which is also normal for this section.

Forecast

Early July

Usually

Early July

Snow levels here are more normal for the season than further west on the route.
This is often one of the last sections to open, so early July is still well within the normal pattern.

Hallingskeid–VatnahalsenForecast

Not open yet, but this section currently looks likely to be ready by mid-June.

Forecast

Mid-June

Usually

Mid to late June

Plowing on this section normally starts at the end of May.
With the current snow levels, this part looks set for an early to normal opening.

Vatnahalsen–FlåmOpen

Completely clear with good conditions. As always: watch for very steep sections.

Forecast

Open

Usually

Early May

The full Vatnahalsen/Myrdal–Flåm stretch is rideable.
Wear a helmet and keep your speed down on the steepest sections towards Flåm.
This is usually the first section to open — and it is open now.

Plan your trip

Bike rentals follow the season: Flåm Bike Rental opens May 2, Haugastøl opens June 22 (with rentals on request from approx. June 10), and Finse opens July 3.

Vatnahalsen–Flåm and the plowed kilometres from Haugastøl can be ridden now. The full route is still expected ready in early July.
Respect protected areas, stay on the route, and take everything you bring with you back down.
Use a helmet and keep your speed down, especially on steep and exposed sections.

Trail photos

Overview of Rallarvegen
Foto: Haugastøl · Owned

Rallarvegen to the west
Foto: Haugastøl · Owned

Starting zone at Haugastøl
Foto: Haugastøl · Owned

Snow conditions in high mountain terrain
Foto: Haugastøl · Owned