GA M L E STRY NE FJEL L SV EGEN
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his road between eastern and western Norway, which dates back over 100 years, is an experience in its own right. Old stone walls meticulously crafted by hand and long rows of guard stones define the character of the road leading across the mountain plateau. In the olden days, many routes through the mountains were used for transport on foot and on horseback, but the journey was invariably strenuous and demanding. A decision was made in 1881 to build a road, and construction workers were recruited from Sweden to assist local people in the heavy construction work. The road was completed in 1884, and it remains today as a monument to previous eras. Grotli, at the eastern end of the road, had long been a meeting place for travellers from east and west, and it was also visited by many cruise tourists eager to experience Norwegian mountain scenery. This scenic drive changes with the seasons: from high snow banks along the roadside in early summer to the splendid colours of autumn.
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National Tourist Route Gamle Stynefjellsvegen runs from Grotli to Videsæter, a total distance of 27 kilometres (County Road 258). The road is closed in winter. It opens in June and remains open until the first snowfall.
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18 NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTES. Each of these selected routes represents a unique motoring Helgelandskysten experience, and each offers its own distinctive combination of road, scenery and history. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration seeks to enhance your journey by providing Atlanterhavsvegen spectacular viewing platforms, service Geiranger-Trollstigen facilities, car parks, picnic areas, Gamle StryneRondane fjellsvegen walking trails and art installations Sognefjellet GaularValdresflye fjellet along these routes. Aurlandsfjellet Hardangervidda
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ØVSTEFOSS waterfall is an impressive sight which has been admired by travellers for more than 100 years. From the road, a trail leads to a viewing platform with a steel railing. This will ensure that you can enjoy a safe, close-up and intense experience of the waterfall. Architect: Jensen og Skodvin arkitekter. 1
VIDEFOSSEN has been a major attraction since tourism began in this mountain region in the last century. The viewpoint allows you to feel close to the forces of nature, and you are literally standing on the edge of the abyss while the waterfall thunders down in a spectacular manner beneath your feet. Architect: Jensen & Skodvin, Architects. 2
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HJELLE. Make sure to visit the idyllic village of Hjelle, in a scenic location on the east side of the lake Strynsvatnet. 3
4 GAMLE STRYNEFJELLSVEGEN. The road over the mountains is characteriszed by long rows of guard railsstones.
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