R08 Hjelledalen Norheimsund
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Last edit: 02-02-2020
Route Summary
This is the 8th of 14 routes of the tour through Sweden and Norway. This route goes from Hjelledalen to Norheimsund. Another longer route, so leave on time. Along and over the Sognefjord you drive past the fruit orchards of Norway. You will also regularly drive through a tunnel. The views are good, the roads are better and the curves are best! Not to mention the views.
Starting point: Hjelle hotel.
End point: Thon Hotel Sandven.
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Duration
7h 31m
Mode of travel
Car or motorcycle
Distance
408.70 km
Countries
Sognefjord
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West Norway, this is one of the most beautiful parts of Norway. West Norway is also the fjord area of Norway. This region falls under the More og Romsdal region. This has been the most popular region among tourists for years. Not surprising: in addition to the huge fjords, there are grand waterfalls, special towns and impressive glaciers ... The Norwegian Fjords, worn by the moving glaciers, are simply breathtakingly beautiful. There are various fjords to visit in Norway, such as the Trollfjord, Lysefjord and Sognefjord and Geirangerfjord. The Sognefjord is central to this route. The Sognefjord stretches from the coast just north of Bergen to the mighty mountains of the Jotunheimen National Park and the blue ice of the Jostedalsbreen Glacier. At its deepest point, the Sognefjord is more than 1300 meters deep, and the mountains on both sides of the fjord rise up to 1700 meters from the water.
Along the entire route you will see water, again a nice route to stop en route for a picnic, there are also some nice stopping places with a nice view over the water. Given the distance, it is a real driving route with an occasional stop to take some pictures. After a short 3-hour drive, you cross the Sognefjord with the Ferry Hella-Vangsnes. Just after the town of Voss, you can have a nice picnic under a bridge and enjoy the view in the gorge.
You also have to stop at the Steinsdalsfossen. This is from the most popular waterfalls in Norway. The Steinsdalsfossen has a fall of 50 m and is special because you can walk behind it safely and dry. Once you have arrived at the hotel, you can have a look at this route while enjoying a drink on the terrace of the hotel overlooking the Hardangerfjord.
In this 5-star route you mainly drive on good roads, great views and the possibility to walk behind a waterfall and stay dry too.
General information:
Norway is known for its amazing natural beauty. Fjords that tens of miles into the country, snow-covered high plains, sharp mountain peaks and vast forests. In this sparsely populated country, most people live in the cities, the capital of which is Oslo.
Some practical tips:
Tolls must be paid on a large number of roads in Norway. For many routes that is temporary: in Norway the costs for new roads, bridges and tunnels are paid by tolls. When the construction costs are settled, the toll on that specific route is lifted again. Bergen, Oslo, Trondheim, Kristiansand and some other cities also charge (city) tolls.
It is not necessary to take action when staying in Norway. Anyone approaching a toll road can simply drive on without stopping. With cameras above the road, the license plate of the vehicle is scanned, not the license plate of the trailer or caravan. It takes a long time for the photos to be processed.
The bill is then sent to the Euro Parking Collection (EPC) in London within four to six months. There is no extra charge for this service.
Mandatory on the motorcycle:
Safety vest - A motorcyclist must bring at least one safety vest. In the event of a breakdown or accident, the driver is obliged to wear a safety vest. The ANWB advises motorcyclists to also bring a safety vest for a possible passenger.
Advice:
First aid kit - Motorcyclists are advised to bring a first aid kit.
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Preferably use the route track in your navigation system. More information about the use of MyRoute-app can be found on the website under 'Community' or 'Academy'.
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