HARDANGERVIDDA Photo: Sigmund Krøvel-Velle / Statens vegvesen / Statens Sigmund Krøvel-Velle Photo: ational Tourist Route Hardangervidda, which 13 crosses the largest mountain plateau in North- Aurlandsvangen Nern Europe, offers a contrast-filled journey E16 52 from wide expanses and towering peaks, through deep Voss and verdant valleys to turquoise fjords. The Hardan- 50 gervidda plateau is Norway’s largest national park and g d a l Granvin l l i n Hol H a a key habitat for Europe’s largest stock of wild reindeer. Geilo 7 Eidfjord Haugastøl Experience the spectacular Måbødalen valley with its Utne Kinsarvik rare and precious plant life. This region has exerted a 7 40 49 Jondal magnetic attraction on visitors as long as tourism has 13 Rødberg existed, and its appeal remains intact. The Hardanger- Tyssedal vidda plateau offers resplendent scenery that can be explored from numerous marked trails. Hike across the plateau or try your hand as an angler in one of the E134 many mountain lakes. If you intend to cross the plateau Møsvatnet National Tourist Route Hardangervidda from Haugastøl to in the winter season, the rough weather conditions will 37 Eidfjord has a total length of 67 kilometresE134 (National Road sometimes require you to drive in a convey led by a Sauda 7). The stretch across the plateau is occasionally closed snow-clearing vehicle. during the winter season when the weather conditions are adverse. nasjonaleturistveger.no © Norwegian Public Roads Administration, May 2013 Havøysund Varanger Senja Andøya Lofoten 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 spectacular viewing platforms, service Atlanterhavsvegen facilities, car parks, picnic areas, Geiranger-Trollstigen Gamle Stryne- Rondane walking trails and art installations fjellsvegen Sognefjellet Gaular- Valdresflye fjellet along these routes. Aurlandsfjellet Hardanger Hardangervidda Ryfylke Jæren 1 VØRINGSFOSSEN. See the majestic Vøringsfos- sen waterfall, where the water thunders down in a 145-metre sheer drop. Like the tourist icon Trollstigen, the Vøringsfossen waterfall is one of Norway’s best known tourist destinations. Comprehensive upgrading is being planned to provide visitors with a spectacularly memorable yet safe experience. Architect: Carl-Viggo Hølmebakk. 2 MÅBØDALEN. Experience the wild, fertile and beautiful Måbødalen valley – a tourist magnet since the infancy of tourism. SMALLER REST AREAS. Make a stop at Skulevik, Skiftesjøen, Høgdesteinen or Våkavadet. These four small rest areas are located in scenic locations on the stretch across the mountain plateau. The rest areas 1 are equipped with plain furniture and provide informa- tion on various topics related to the Hardangervidda National Park. 0541-12 [email protected] 0541-12 Photos: Norwegian Public Roads Administration 2 Statens vegvesen Address: Postal address: Phone: Internet: Turistvegseksjonen Industrigata 17 PO Box 1010 +47 815 22 000 nasjonaleturistveger.no N-2605 Lillehammer N-2605 Lillehammer vegvesen.no/nasjonaleturistveger.