Scenic Route Gaularfjellet s

SCENIC ROUTE GAULARFJELLET

It’s a peaceful journey along protected waterways, past waterfalls and a quiet fjord arm. Children and adults alike can experience trout fishing at its best, and wander along beautiful trails, past waterfalls and rapids. You can also hire boats and canoes, and there’s lots of good activities available for those who like to hike in the mountains.

The path runs along one arm of the world’s longest fjord, Sognefjorden, before if snakes up the steep valley sides towards the mountain. The path then follows the protected Gaularvassdrag watercourse, which is famous for its many waterfalls, also has many rapids and calm mountain lakes. Along parts of the watercourse, a waterfall path has been built to make the most breathtaking parts more accessible.

The stretch

The Gaularfjellet National Scenic Route, between Balestrand - Eldalsosen - Moskog an Eldalsosen and Sande is 130km long. (Norwegian national road 55/13/610).

The stretch between Mel and Mjell on Gaularfjellet is closed in winter.

STOPPING POINTS ALONG THE ROUTE:

UTSIKTEN (THE VIEW)

From Vetlefjorden, the road turns up towards the mountain, and its highest point at Nystølvatnet. The stopping point at Utsikten offers panoramic views of the valley and the mighty mountain scenery.

LIKHOLEFOSSEN (LIKHOLE WATERFALL)

The Gaularvassdraget watercourse is wild and powerful, and a trip across the resilient steel bridge across Likhole waterfall lets you get up close and personal with the power of the water, especially when the water is high. From the bridge, you can walk the ‘waterfall path’ along the protected watercourse.

HESTAD CHAPEL

The old Hestad chapel is beautifully located on a narrow strip of land between Viksdalsvatnet and Hestadfjorden.

VALLESTADFOSSEN (VALLESTAD WATERFALL)

This powerful waterfall, at the mouth of Haukedalsvatnet, is an impressive sight.

RØRVIKFJELLET

From the viewpoint on Rørvikfjellet, you can take in a panoramic view of the beautiful Haukedalsvatnet, with the Jostedalsbreen glacier visible on the horizon.

Photo: Line Hårklau.