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Stegastein, Nasjonal turistveg Aurlandsfjellet ŠSverre Hjørnevik, Fjord Norway

National Tourist Routes in Sognefjord NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTE AURLANDSFJELLET You will see snow lying beside the road during most of the summer, which is why the road is often called the 'Snow Road'. The route has attractions such as the artwork 'Den' (Bjørnehiet) and the spectacular Stegastein viewing platform, and it is famous for its breathtaking views. The road from Aurland to the Stegastein viewpoint is open all year.

NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTE GAULARFJELLET

Nasjonal turistveg Sognefjellet ŠWerner Harstad / Statens vegvesen

The Gaularfjellet mountains lie to the north of Balestrand, and the road from Balestrand to Moskog (near Førde) and Eldalosen - Sande passes through them. On the Balestrand side, the road twists and turns through nine hairpin bends. There are many beautiful rivers and waterfalls along the route. On the top, the spectacular viewpoint Utsikten was opened in 2016.

NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTE SOGNEFJELLET Route 55 across the Sognefjell mountain area between Luster and Lom is the highest and most impressive mountain pass in Northern Europe (highest point 1430 meters), and it has been awarded the status of National Tourist Route because of the spectacular and wild mountain scenery it passes through in the Jotunheimen National Park. "Utsikten", Nasjonal turistveg Gaularfjellet. ŠJiri Havran

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