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Vrangfoss Locks – Lunde Lock, Telemark Canal loop from Eidselva

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Vrangfoss Locks – Lunde Lock, Telemark Canal loop from Eidselva

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Vrangfoss Locks – Lunde Lock, Telemark Canal loop from Eidselva

02:48

37.3km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.91 km for 104 m

After 16.1 km for 84 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

647 m

Ulefoss Locks

Highlight • Structure

The third lock from Skien. The ships are transported 11 m upwards in three chambers.

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2

1.51 km

Ulefoss Manor

Highlight • Historical Site

Ulefoss Hovedgård is a magnificent manor house widely considered the most important architectural work from the Empire era in the country. Built between 1802 and 1807 as a summer residence …

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3

3.97 km

Eidsfoss Lock

Highlight • Monument

Double lock in a great landscape. The bike has to be carried across the narrow lock gates. I had to take the luggage off, it's difficult with a trailer

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4.67 km

Eidselva

Lake

5

5.33 km

Vrangfoss Locks

Highlight • Structure

The Vrangfoss five-way lock is a highlight of any trip. Passenger ships pass through it twice a day. There's a café.

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6

5.35 km

Lunde Canal Lock

Highlight • Structure

7

8.29 km

Straumen Pier

Highlight • Structure

8

9.75 km

Cycling between rolling hills

Highlight • Cycleway

Cyling here is a real treat: the views just keep coming.

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9

16.1 km

Lunde Lock, Telemark Canal

Highlight • Monument

Less spectacular than the other locks

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37.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.8 km

4.00 km

1.41 km

684 m

308 m

144 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

6.62 km

6.17 km

2.66 km

1.63 km

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Sunday 23 August

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