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ational Tourist Route Hardanger passes through a scenic area steeped in culture and

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tradition, where for more than a century trav-

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ellers have come to experience mountains, fjords, waterfalls and glaciers.

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14th century. The soil along the fjords imparts a char-

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along the road. Hardanger is the cradle of national romanticism, and artists of all ages have sought in-

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spiration from its majestic scenery. Boat building and

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in the growing season fruit is on sale from small stalls

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acteristically fresh and tangy flavour to the fruit, and

by nature.

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Hardanger has been a fruit-growing region since the

other industries benefit from the resources provided

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National Tourist Route Hardanger includes the stretches from Granvin to Steindalsfossen (County Road 7), from Norheimsund to Tørvikbygd (County Road 49), from Jondal to Utne (County Road 550) and from Kinsarvik to Odda and Låtefoss (National Road 13). The route has a total length of 158 kilometres, and is open for traffic all year.

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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.

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STEINSTØBERGET. Rest area with service facilities at Steinstøberget, with excellent opportunities for angling in the Hardangerfjord. Picnic area with barbecue facilities. Architect: Tordis Hoem.

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STEINSDALSFOSSEN waterfall is located two kilometres west of Norheimsund. You can experience the mighty force of the fall on a walkway which takes you behind the water curtain. With a total height of 50 metres, this waterfall is a spectacular sight, especially during the spring thaw.

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HESTHAMAR. The rest area at Hesthamar occupies an

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idyllic spot in a productive fruit-growing area. From the car park, a trail leads out to a promontory with a large stone cross. From the rest area, another trail leads to a stone beach which is much used by swimmers. Architect: Asplan Viak – Knut Hellås.

LÅTEFOSS waterfall is one of Norway’s most visited natural tourist attractions. This famous twin waterfall cascades down two separate courses that originate in the lake Låtevatnet and then merge in mid-fall. Låtefoss is part of a protected watershed and thunders impressively down the mountainside.

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HEREIANE (front page). The service building in this se-

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Statens vegvesen Turistvegseksjonen

Address: Industrigata 17 N-2605 Lillehammer

0541-12 grafisk.senter@vegvesen.no

rene rest area is unique, with walls and roofing made of natural stone from a local quarry. The rest area at Hereiane is located in a topographically distinct region with a smooth, bare rock face rising from the fjord all the way up to the mountain peaks. This spot offers a magnificent view across the fjord, and is located near the Millennium Site of Jondal Municipality. Architects: Asplan Viak /Knut Hellås and 3RW / Susanne Puchberger.

Postal address: PO Box 1010 N-2605 Lillehammer

Phone: +47 815 22 000

Internet: nasjonaleturistveger.no vegvesen.no/nasjonaleturistveger