Røn: Church, cycling routes and rakfisk

Røn offers several points of interest for planning your trip: a church with views, a bathing spot, various cycling routes and rakfisk production at Hande Gard. The cycling routes differ in length, surface and elevation profile. This lets you weigh up which aspects matter most for your trip to Røn.

Røn Church and views

Røn Church is located about one kilometre uphill from the centre of Røn. From there, the view extends towards Nord-Aurdal and Vang. The entrance hall contains what is probably a beam from the Fystro stave church, dating from the 13th century. If you are interested in churches and historic building features, this detail is a particular point of interest; the beam’s origin is understood to be probable rather than certain.

Swimming at Bryggjenebbe

Bryggjenebbe is a popular bathing spot in Røn and has a diving board. The spot is considered easy to access and attractive to both locals and people passing through. If you plan to visit, check the local information about the facility before setting out.

Cycling on the valley loops and highland route

The Røn–Slidre Valley Floor Loop is a flat, easy gravel ride between Røn and Slidre. It is 16 kilometres long and passes Røn Church and old summer-farm tracks. The 18-kilometre Lomen–Røn Valley Loop is also flat, but is designed for road cycling. It runs below 420 metres through surroundings sheltered by coniferous forest and the valley landscape. In good weather, its eastern side offers views of Slidrefjord. The length, surface and scenery give you a clear basis for distinguishing between these two valley loops.

Another cycling option starts in Røn: the Vestre Slidre Høyderute is listed as available from June to September. It follows summer-farm tracks up to 800 metres and offers panoramic views across the entire Valdres Valley and of the mountains towards Jotunheimen. This makes it clearly different from the flat valley loops. Check local conditions before setting out.

Rakfisk and group visits at Hande Gard

Rakfisk is produced at Hande Gard in Røn. The site offers views of Slidrefjord and the fish farm. Hande Gard accepts groups of up to 60 people by prior booking. If you are planning a group visit, arrange the booking in advance so this requirement is part of your plans.

More destinations in the wider destination of Vestre Slidre

In the wider destination of Vestre Slidre, the historic Stølsruta hiking route runs between Nord-Aurdal and Vang. The national cycling route Mjølkevegen also passes through the mountain and summer-farm landscapes of Vestre Slidre. Regional cultural history also includes Lomen Stave Church, built around 1170–1190 and featuring carved portal boards with dragon motifs, as well as the Einangsteinen. It is regarded as the oldest runestone in the north that still stands in its original location. These regional cultural and route interests complement the specific points of interest in Røn.

Discover more destinations: Vollen, Lomen.

Return to the wider travel overview: Vestre Slidre.