1 GEIRANGER - TROLLSTIGEN 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 Tthe natural surroundings through settlements that have offered us a livelihood throughout histo- ry. 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 view. For those who take the time, there’s such a lot more E39 64 70 to be discovered. Molde 62 64 Ålesund E136 Åndalsnes Sogge bru E39 Sykkylven 63 60 Stranda Ørsta Valldal Volda 63 E136 Geiranger 60 Hellesylt TRAVEL INFORMATION. National Tourist Route Geiranger- Langevatnet 15 15 Trollstigen runs from Langevatn on Strynefjellet and Sogge Stryn Bru in Romsdalen, 104 km (fv. 63). You must take a ferry from E39 60 Eidsdal to Linge. Lom © Statens vegvesen May 2014 2 4 3 5 15-0793 [email protected]. Foto: Statens vegvesen Statens Foto: [email protected]. 15-0793 1 2 TROLLSTIGEN. Trollstigen brings you into 4 ØRNESVINGEN. Ørnevegen is the name of the close contact with this wild and wonderful land- eleven hairpin bends that ascend the steep, verdant scape. From the café, paths and steps lead to the hillside from Geiranger towards Eidsdal. At the top viewing points. The largest viewing platform juts out lies the Ørnesvingen viewing point, with its own wa- over a ledge to hover 200 metres above the Trolls- terfall. From here the view opens towards Geiranger, tigen road that snakes up the steep mountainside. across the Geirangerfjord with its near-perpendic- The platform has various viewing points suitable for ular mountainsides, the “Seven Sisters” waterfalls both the bold and the cautious visitor. Architect: Rei- and the Knivsflå mountain hamlet. Architect: 3RW, ulf Ramstad Arkitekter. Sixten Rahlff. 3 GUDBRANDSJUVET GORGE. The viewing point 5 FLYDALSJUVET GORGE. This rest area lies at Gudbrandsjuvet gorge is beautifully located in the near the steep mountainside at the inner end of the Valldalen valley, with precipitous mountainsides, the Geirangerfjord and is one of many locations that of- river and the gorge at close range. Over millennia, the fer spectacular vistas over the fjord. From here you Valldøla River has cut large potholes and intricate for- can see the 1,502-metre Laushornet peak and the mations into the rock. The viewing platform is shaped 1,629-metre Eidshornet peak. Centuries-old timber like a garland in the terrain, leading down to the Gud- was used in the construction of the service building brandsjuvet café which is located at the very edge of and information point. The viewing platform at Fly- the foaming river. Architect: Jensen og Skodvin. dalsjuvet gorge is de- signed with an upper THE NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTES comprise LINGE FERRY QUAY. From Linge ferry quay, the fer- and lower level con- 18 selected motoring trips through ry shuttles back and forth across the Norddalsfjord to nected by a walkway. natural surroundings in Norway. Viewing points and rest areas Eidsdal. The ferry quay has an airy waiting room with Architect: 3RW, Sixten have been created along the bays and large windows looking out over the fjord, as Rahlff. routes employing innova- well as its own orchard. Architect: Knut Hjeltnes. 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 surro- undings and history. nasjonaleturistveger.no.