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sweeping views of mountains and open expanses, from which it seems to swoop into the Jotun-
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To the north, you can catch a view of the Jotunheimen National Park, where the mountains are steeper and
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into serene, rolling hills. Here, cultural landscapes domilodges that have long traditions of catering to travel-
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lers. Much of the road of the road is above the treeline; it reaches its highest point at 1 389 metres above sea level. No matter where you choose to stop you will find excellent opportunities for hiking. The area near Gjende lake has a wide network of marked trails for hikes of varying lengths and difficulties. The most famous hiking route goes along the Besseggen ridge.
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National Tourist Route Valdresflye runs from Garli to Hindsæter over a total distance of 46 kilometres (County Road 51). The mountain crossing is closed in the winter season.
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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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RJUPA. From here you have a wide view of the mountain landscape towards Valdres valley and the old summer farms along the Vinstrevatnet lake. Architect: Knut Hjeltnes. 1
VARGEBAKKANE. This location offers an unrestricted view of the highest peaks of the eastern part of the Jotunheimen massif: Høgdebrotet, which rises to 2 226 metres above sea level, and the Knutshøe ridge, at 1 517 metres. Knutshøe is located in a protected area with no marked trails. Finding a route through this precipitous terrain can be difficult, so take care if you decide to go on a hike. Architect: Knut Hjeltnes.
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STEINPLASSEN. «Rock on top of another rock». In Norway, a rock on top of another rock is traditionally perceived as marking out a route through the mountains or signalling that a peak has been conquered - unless it is debris left behind by a glacier. The Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss have placed one huge rock on top of another to create such a cairn. This may be a colossal indication that someone was here; but by the sheer force of its dimensions the installation becomes something more. Artists: Fischli & Weiss.
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