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GEIRANGER - TROLLSTIGEN
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he drive along Trollstigen is undoubtedly more dramatic than most people are used to, but what
is special about driving in Norway is that in fact people live just about everywhere. Even on the
narrowest mountain ledge or small crag there will be a house. We are bound to the landscape and
the natural surroundings through settlements that have offered us a livelihood throughout history. Geiranger-Trollstigen offers numerous highlights, and the eleven hairpin bends of Trollstigen as well as
the view from Ørnesvingen down to the Geirangerfjord may set your pulse racing. Lush valleys, sheltered
strawberry-growing areas, precipitous mountains and vantage points guaranteed to make you dizzy offer
some of Norway’s most scenic views. Allow plenty of time for the trip stops are welcome whether you want
the challenge of a hike to a lofty summit or just to enjoy the
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TRAVEL INFORMATION. National Tourist Route GeirangerTrollstigen runs from Langevatn on Strynefjellet and Sogge
Bru in Romsdalen, 104 km (fv. 63). You must take a ferry from
Eidsdal to Linge.
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4 ØRNESVINGEN. Ørnevegen is the name of the
eleven hairpin bends that ascend the steep, verdant
hillside from Geiranger towards Eidsdal. At the top
lies the Ørnesvingen viewing point, with its own waterfall. From here the view opens towards Geiranger,
across the Geirangerfjord with its near-perpendicular mountainsides, the “Seven Sisters” waterfalls
and the Knivsflå mountain hamlet. Architect: 3RW,
Sixten Rahlff.
3 GUDBRANDSJUVET GORGE. The viewing point
at Gudbrandsjuvet gorge is beautifully located in the
Valldalen valley, with precipitous mountainsides, the
river and the gorge at close range. Over millennia, the
Valldøla River has cut large potholes and intricate formations into the rock. The viewing platform is shaped
like a garland in the terrain, leading down to the Gudbrandsjuvet café which is located at the very edge of
the foaming river. Architect: Jensen og Skodvin.
5 FLYDALSJUVET GORGE. This rest area lies
near the steep mountainside at the inner end of the
Geirangerfjord and is one of many locations that offer spectacular vistas over the fjord. From here you
can see the 1,502-metre Laushornet peak and the
1,629-metre Eidshornet peak. Centuries-old timber
was used in the construction of the service building
and information point. The viewing platform at Flydalsjuvet gorge is designed with an upper
THE NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTES comprise
18 selected motoring trips through
and lower level connatural surroundings in Norway.
nected by a walkway.
Viewing points and rest areas
Architect: 3RW, Sixten
have been created along the
Rahlff.
routes employing innova-
LINGE FERRY QUAY. From Linge ferry quay, the ferry shuttles back and forth across the Norddalsfjord to
Eidsdal. The ferry quay has an airy waiting room with
bays and large windows looking out over the fjord, as
well as its own orchard. Architect: Knut Hjeltnes.
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tive architecture and
thoughtprovoking works
of art. All of the 18 routes,
from Jæren in the south
to Varanger and in the
north, have their
own unique
character in
terms of the
roads, the
natural surroundings and
history.
15-0793 [email protected]. Foto: Statens vegvesen
1 2 TROLLSTIGEN. Trollstigen brings you into
close contact with this wild and wonderful landscape. From the café, paths and steps lead to the
viewing points. The largest viewing platform juts out
over a ledge to hover 200 metres above the Trollstigen road that snakes up the steep mountainside.
The platform has various viewing points suitable for
both the bold and the cautious visitor. Architect: Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter.