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serene journey that takes you past protected Nordfjordeid 15 rivers, waterfalls and a tranquil . Along

this route both children and adults can enjoy 60 A E39 trout fishing at its best or wander on well-maintained Florø trails by waterfalls and rapids. There are boats for hire and a wealth of opportunities for those who wish to Førde Moskog hike in the mountains. The road runs along an arm Sande of the world’s longest fjord, the , before 57 13 Høyanger winding up the steep slopes to the mountain plateau. 5 Kaupanger Further on, the road follows the protected river 55

system, which is famous for its many waterfalls, but E39 also has white-water rapids and quiet mountain lakes. 13 Trails have been laid along selected stretches of the river to provide better access to spectacular views of the waterfalls. The tourist centre of Balestrand is a good point of departure for day trips, and the boat National Tourist Route Gaularfjellet from Balestrand to Eldalsosen and Moskog and from Eldalsosen to Sande has ride to Fjærland with its glacier museum is a splendid a total length of 130 kilometres (County Roads 55 / 13 / way to experience nature in this area. 610). The stretch between Mel and Mjell on the Gaularfjel- let plateau is closed during the winter season. nasjonaleturistveger.no

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