Steinklepp: River, Trails and Borgund Bakery

Steinklepp offers distinctive local landmarks and plenty of ways to spend time cycling, walking and by the river. Wooden figures near Steinklepp are among the visible features of the area; Steinklepp is also the centre of Borgund. If you’re looking for a holiday apartment, you can consider whether the experiences described here suit the trip you’re planning: a cycling route to Borgund Stave Church, hiking destinations, fishing or a stop at a bakery.

Cycling to Borgund Stave Church

The cycling route first crosses the river; it then follows the county road to the power station before joining the old main road. The route connects Steinklepp with Borgund Stave Church, making it a practical option for anyone who wants to include both cycling and culture in their trip.

Kongevegen is also important for finding your way around Steinklepp: Steinklepp Camping is just off this historic royal road across Filefjell. The cycling route to the stave church and the campsite’s location on Kongevegen are two different road connections in the area. If you’re interested in the history of the roads, you’ll find both the old main road along the cycling route and Kongevegen, described as a historic royal road.

Hiking destinations and the river

Hiking routes from Steinklepp Camping lead to Kvamsdalen, Volldalen and Tufteåsen. These are three specific destinations for hikers, all accessible from the same place. If you’d like to include hiking in your vacation, you can see which of these destinations you’d like to explore and factor that into your choice of where to stay.

The Borgund River, also known as the Lærdal River, runs by Steinklepp Camping. Fishing for brown trout is possible there with a fishing licence. This adds another way to spend time by the river alongside cycling and hiking. If fishing is important to your trip, note the stated requirement: a fishing licence is required to fish for brown trout.

A bakery stop in Steinklepp

Borgund Vedovnsbakeri is located in an old school building in Steinklepp. The bakery stop includes lunch, baked goods and coffee. The building and its current use give the visit a distinct local character; for travellers who want to include a place to eat as well as outdoor activities, the bakery is another named place to visit. Borgund Vedovnsbakeri is considered the first obvious bakery stop near Steinklepp.

When choosing a holiday apartment, it may come down to what you want to focus on together: a trip that combines outdoor activity with a cultural destination involves different priorities from one focused on brown trout fishing, which requires a fishing licence. Discuss which activity matters most to you rather than treating every option as equally important. The starting points also differ: the cycling route starts in Steinklepp, while the hikes start at Steinklepp Camping. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can therefore match your preferred activity with its stated starting point. This way, you can take both the type of activity and its specific location into account.

If you’d like to explore beyond Steinklepp, you can also discover Lærdalsøyri and Borgund.

For an overview of the wider area: Lærdal.