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”
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”
It is a park on the border with the Czech Republic. On the other side of the river Thaya (called „Dyje“ on the Czech side), there is a Czech National Park Podyji. We discovered both of them.
The National Park Thayatal is the smallest in Austria, and yet one can explore nature’s diversity here in small and big ways.… Read more “Thayatal National Park, Austria”
Although southwestern Norway does not offer breathtaking snow-covered mountain ranges, glaciers with waterfalls, or unique fjords. Nevertheless, it can provide unprecedented beauty and experiences. Not only does the scenic route Jæren lead through that part of Norway, with views of the local sea beaches and cliffs, but it is also the area where the Magma Geopark is located – … Read more “Brufjell Hike, Norway”
We visited the area several times in spring, summer, and autumn. The whole area is beautiful and offers a variety of activities, and is only a few tens of kilometers apart from the Hohe Wand Nature Park which is worth a visit as well.
The Schneeberg, with its 2,076 m high summit Klosterwappen, is the highest mountain of … Read more “Schneeberg Nature Park, Austria”
