Norwegian Buerbreen Glacier is an arm of the large Folgefonna glacier, which with an area of 214 km2 is the third largest in Norway in the national park of the same name. This glacier arm reaches into the Buerdalen valley, to which there is a branch in the well-known town of Odda.
A very narrow road, 5 km long, … Read more “Buerbreen Glacier Hike in Folgefonna National Park, Norway”
Arches National Park is called a red-rock wonderland. It has more than 2,000 natural stone arches, many giant balanced rocks, soaring pinnacles, and massive rock fins. There are many amazing hiking trails on its territory. We were thrilled by their beauty, and it is one of those places we want to return to.
We did two of them: Devils … Read more “Arches National Park in Utah, USA”
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”
The most famous cliff in Norway is Preikestolen (also known as Pulpit Rock in English). It rises at a height of 604 m above the Lysefjord. It is an icon among tourist destinations, especially for foreign visitors. It was formed more than 10,000 years ago, it is Norway’s most famous natural monument, from the top of which you get … Read more “Hike to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), Norway”
The “Lago di Braies” (Italian) or “Pragser Wildsee” (German) lake is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors for the blue/emerald green color of its clear waters and for the natural scenery in which it is immersed. The lake is surrounded on three sides by Dolomite peaks and is located within the Franes – Sennes – Prags Nature Park.
Mjølkevegen is a cycling route from Vinstra to Gol, passing through beautiful mountain landscapes and summer farm areas. It has been voted as one of Norway’s most attractive cycling routes and is a part of National Cycling Route No.5.
We were starting at the parking lot on the route Jotunheimvegen which is paid for cars and free of charge for … Read more “Mjølkevegen Cycle Tour, Norway”
We visited this wonderful area in the late summer. The Gosau lakes area is simply amazing. There are no words to describe its beauty enough, so it is necessary to see it. The name of the three lakes comes from the village Gosau which is a much-loved alpine village and is famous for its famous lakes.
The hike to Sky Pond in Rocky Mountains National Park begins from the Glacier Gorge Trailhead located on Bear Lake Road. After almost 1.5 km, we reached Alberta Falls, one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Rockies. After another 4 km, we reached the base of Timberline Falls. From here, the trail continues up a chute to the … Read more “Alberta Falls and Sky Pond in Rocky Mountains National Park, Colorado USA”
The Norwegian Hardangervidda Scenic Route begins in the tourist town of Haugastøl – by the way, the starting point for the well-known and very popular Rallarvegen cycle tour in Hallinsgkarvet National Park. But heading west after a few kilometers, the Hardangervidda National Park begins on the left side, along which the road leads us to the largest plateau in Europe … Read more “Hardangervidda Scenic Route, Norway”
The main attractions of Natural Bridges National Monument are three bridges. Their names are Sipapu, Kachina, and Owachomo. The names come from the Hopi Nation. The Sipapu is the biggest with a height of 67 m. The bridges were formed through erosion by water flowing in the canyon. All three bridges are accessible from Bridge View Drive by the hiking … Read more “Natural Bridges National Monument in Utah, United States of America”
