Jaeren Scenic Route, Norway

 

The Norwegian Scenic Route Jæren runs from Bore to Flekkefjord and is part of roads No. 507 and 44. It is fundamentally different from other scenic routes in Norway. It leads along the southern coast of the North Sea, and the scenery that can be seen at Jaeren is nothing like the typical Norwegian mountain roads or roads around the fjords. Despite this, or precisely because of this, it is a unique path. The coastal landscape in the south is unique and completely different from anything seen in other parts of Norway.

There are 70 km of sandy beaches in the Jaeren area, the longest of which is the 5 km long Orrestranda, which, although reminiscent of sandy beaches in warmer regions, is especially suitable for walking and exploring the coast with dunes and its flora/fauna and for fans of hiking. There are also many lighthouses and other cultural monuments along the coast, as well as a unique area called Magma Geopark, which is made of unusual rock, and the views of its cliffs falling into the sea, are simply unforgettable.

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Here is a link to the official Norwegian site of the Jaeren scenic route.