Briksdalsbreen Glacier is the northwest best-known and the most accessible arm of the Jostedalsbreen Glacier, which is the largest glacier not only in Norway but in continental Europe. It has 28 named glacier arms and Briksdalsbreen is one of them.
It is situated at the end of the beautiful 25 km-long Oldedalen Valley named after the small town of Olden. … Read more “Briksdalsbreen Glacier Hike, Norway”
Hoher Nock 1.963 m
Kalkalpen National Park protects the last big forest wilderness of Austria, with the longest natural stream system in the Eastern Alps. On the territory of the park, there are also spectacular canyons and gorges, picturesque waterfalls, and lakes to admire.
Even though there is no parking space specialized for campers, we can say that the national … Read more “Kalkalpen National Park, Austria”
Velký Rozsutec
The National Park Mala Fatra is one of nine national parks in Slovakia. And it belongs to the most popular among the Slovak citizens. There are many symbols and attractions because people often and repeatedly visit this national park. The highest peak is Velky Krivan with a height of 1,708 m above sea level. However, the most attractive … Read more “Mountain Biking in Mala Fatra National Park, Slovakia”
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”
Probably the most famous scenic route in Norway is called Geiranger-Trollstigen. Coming from the south along road No. 63, it starts at Langvatnet Lake and ends after crossing the Sogge Bru Bridge. It is 104 km long and overcomes a height difference of more than 1,000 m. It is necessary to use one ferry Eidsdal – Linge.
It is … Read more “Geiranger Trollstigen 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”
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”
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”
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”
Großer Buchstein 2.212 m
We visited the park in the autumn. The Gesäuse, selected as a national park in 2002 is known for its breathtakingly beautiful, unapproachable landscape. The park is located in the heart of Austria literally.
For centuries the Gesäuse has been famous for its breathtakingly beautiful, inaccessible scenery. Over millions of years, the waters of the … Read more “Gesäuse National Park, Austria”
