Sognefjellet Scenic Route, Norway

Sognefjellet

 

The Norwegian Scenic Route Sognefjellet is the highest mountain pass in Northern Europe. It climbs through the valleys from 0 to 1.434 m above sea level. Its length is 108 km and travels from Lom to Gaupne and it is a part of the route No.55. The road is also the second gateway to the Jotunheimen National Park with great Read more “Sognefjellet Scenic Route, Norway”

Hardanger Scenic Route, Norway

 

The Norwegian Hardanger Scenic Route winds around the beautiful Hardanger Fjord. It goes on the road No. 79 along the northern shores of the fjord from the town of Granvin to the town of Tørvikbygd, there it is necessary to jump over to the southern shores of the fjord to Jondal using a ferry, and from there on the road Read more “Hardanger Scenic Route, Norway”

Ryfylke Scenic Route, Norway

 

The Norwegian Ryfylke Scenic Route is one of the longest of Norway’s eighteen official scenic routes. It is 260 km long and is part of two roads – road No. 13 and Road No. 520.

Coming from the north, it starts in the place of Håra, but immediately it divides into two branches – the northern one goes along road Read more “Ryfylke Scenic Route, Norway”

Gaularfjellet Scenic Route, Norway

 

The Norwegian Gaularfjellet Scenic Route is less known and therefore less visited and very peaceful compared to other well-known scenic routes. Well, it is a hidden gem among them. Its total official length is 114 km, and it overcomes a height from 0 to 784 m above sea level, it is divided into two parts, namely a shorter one: Sande Read more “Gaularfjellet Scenic Route, Norway”

Valdresflye Scenic Route, Norway

 

The Norwegian Valdresflye Scenic Route is a panoramic view of the mountains and at the same time a gateway to the Jotunheimen National Park. After driving a few kilometers north of  Beitøstolen suddenly you find yourself on a huge plateau overlooking the peaks of the national park, above the forest line. It is a road heading north and at the Read more “Valdresflye Scenic Route, Norway”

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 Read more “Jaeren Scenic Route, Norway”

Lindesnes Lighthouse, Norway

 

This Lighthouse is built on the southernmost point of the Norwegian mainland. It is a popular destination for travelers in motor homes also because there is a large parking lot in its immediate vicinity with the possibility of overnight stays. The area is also part of the Magma Geopark protected area with many hiking trails along the North Sea Read more “Lindesnes Lighthouse, Norway”