30. 5. 2023 - 57 km / 340 hm - Åndalsnes - Molde

Yesterday's rest day did well and came at just the right time. Today the day starts quite friendly. It is still windy and cool but dry. If it would stay like this, we would take it.

With light cloud cover and mostly sunshine, we cycle around the Romsdalsfjord and head towards Molde. On the way we make two new and quite pleasant experiences.

First, we cross the Langfjord by ferry (4 km) in 20 minutes. On the land way (96 km) we would have to plan probably 2 day stages. In addition, the use of the ferry is completely free for non-motorized traffic.

Across the Bolsøysund is a bridge with a steep ascent and equally steep descent. This was less pleasant and especially very windy. Fortunately, the traffic was just low.

Secondly, we crossed(!) under the Fannefjord by public bus through a tunnel. The tunnel passage is closed for bicycles and pedestrians. Would be really also no pleasure, the gradient and the opposite upward gradient amounts to nevertheless crisp 9%.

So we arrive in good spirits in Molde. The dinner was the best we have had so far.

The fjord town of Molde nestles on the shore of the wide mouth of the Romsdalsfjord. It is famous for the jazz festival held every July with 100 concerts for about 60,000 music fans. 

Another top tip for tourists - whether soccer fans or not - is the Aker Stadium. This imposing structure, located directly on the shore, has a facade of granite, aluminum and glass.