Lonevåg: Fjord setting, recreation areas and cycling loop

Lonevåg lies at the end of Lonevågen, a six-kilometre-long fjord arm that extends southeast from Osterfjorden. In Lonevåg, Husavatnet and Klokkarneset are designated recreation areas. Further activities and cultural sites are part of the wider destination of Osterøy.

Recreation areas and waterways

Klokkarneset is also an important stop along the kayak routes around Osterøy. If you are planning such a trip, check conditions before setting off, as route infrastructure may change. Loneelva has a distinctive salmon stock; salmon and sea trout can be fished there. Check the current fishing regulations and how to obtain fishing licences in advance if fishing is to be part of your stay.

Cycling loop starting in Lonevåg

The cycling loop starts and ends in Lonevåg and passes through Storavatnet, Fotlandsvåg, Hosanger and Kossdalen. It is about 27 kilometres long. You can allow approximately three hours; your pace and breaks will affect the actual duration. Road conditions and route directions may also change. So check the route description before setting off. The start and finish point and the route length give you concrete points of reference if you want to plan your trip around this loop.

Hiking on Osterøy

Another excursion follows Kossdalssvingane: the route is about six kilometres in total and passes through 17 hairpin bends. It is considered relatively easy and is also suitable for families with children. Unlike the longer cycling loop, the hiking route here is clearly defined. Check the current rockfall warning and trail conditions before your visit.

Culture in the wider destination of Osterøy

Nearby, in Mjøsvågen in Hosanger, boathouses and workshops shape the historic setting. There is a café, a shop and a gallery; guided tours of the historic buildings are offered in summer. Individual businesses and seasonal tours may change.

Mjøsvågen is also home to Den Grøne Fabrikken, a restored furniture factory in a historic workshop and boathouse setting by the sea. Today it is used for art, culture, experiences and events. The programme includes creative workshops, painting classes, yoga sessions, talks and concerts; offerings may change over time.

Osterøy Museum is located in Gjerstad, south of Lonevåg, and preserves, among other things, traces of settlement from before the Black Death. Its areas of focus include the history of textiles and clothing, weaving, local building traditions, and the local history of Osterøy and Nordhordland. The museum offers a regional historical perspective on the island and its craft traditions.

Local information

In the centre of Lonevåg, Osterøykroa serves, among other things, hamburgers, American-style pizza, Biffsnadder, fish and chips, and Raspeballar. The menu may change; check it if a particular dish is important to your plans. Osterøy Minihotell is located in Lonevåg on Osterøy. If you are considering this hotel, check availability for your dates.

Explore more destinations: Tyssebotnen, Bruvik, Valestrandfossen, Fotlandsvåg, Bernes, Tysso.

Go to the wider travel overview: Osterøy.