This route starts in Kristiansund at the gas station. If needed, you can fill up your tank here for the nearly 300-kilometer journey. We then leave the city and drive about 10 minutes to Seivika, where we take the ferry to Tømmervåg. It departs every 30 minutes; the crossing takes 25 minutes and costs NOK 156 (€15.30).

After the crossing, we continue our journey on the Fylkesvei 680 (provincial road), which partly runs along the coast but also through wooded areas. We pass several lakes and cross several beautiful bridges connecting smaller islands.

We cross the Sålåsundet River via the Soleimsund Bridge. This toll-free box girder bridge is located in the municipality of Aure in Møre og Romsdal and connects Gullstein with Tustna. The bridge opened on July 1, 1978, and is approximately 340 meters long.

Next, we cross the Imarsundet River via the Imarsund Bridge, a steel box-girder bridge connecting the islands of Stabblandet and Jørnøya. The bridge was opened on January 15, 2007, by the Minister of Transport and Communications, creating a ferry-free connection from Tømmervåg to the municipal center of Aure and onward to Kyrksæterøra and Trondheim. The Imarsund Bridge is 550 meters long and has five spans, the longest of which is 120 meters. Together with the Litjsund Bridge, it replaces the former Aukan – Vinsternes ferry line, which operated only once an hour and had a crossing time of 15 minutes.

Then we cross the Litlsund via the Litjsund Bridge. This is a concrete box-section bridge with a total length of 300 meters and a main span of 160 meters. The bridge is part of the Fv680 and spans the Litlsund, a strait between the islands of Ertvågsøya and Jørnøya. The bridge is toll-free.

Next, we drive over the Mjosund Bridge (Norwegian: Mjosundbrua), a cantilever bridge that spans the Mjosundet Strait between the islands of Rottøya and Ertvågsøya, also in the municipality of Aure. Together with the Aursund Bridge, this bridge connects the mainland to Ertvågsøya. The Mjosund Bridge is 346 meters long and opened in 1995. On the other side, there's a small parking lot where you can stop for photos.

We then continue to the famous city of Trondheim, an absolute must-visit. Known for its colorful wooden houses and many excellent restaurants, it's no wonder it's considered the birthplace of Scandinavian cuisine. Here, we'll take a longer break for lunch and to stretch our legs. Take a stroll through the Bakklandet district, with its narrow, cobbled streets and characteristic wooden houses. You can also choose to rent a bike and explore the city on the locals' favorite mode of transport. If you'd like, you can even add an extra day here; Trondheim offers plenty of hotel options.

After our visit to Trondheim, we continue our journey towards our final destination, Verdalsøra, but first we visit Steinvikholm Castle, located on a small island accessible via a footbridge.

Next up is Vuddudalen (Vuddu Valley), an absolute must for Americana lovers. The American-style buildings are visible from afar. The location offers a unique and atmospheric experience, taking visitors through various decades of the 20th century. There's a museum, an American diner (Pick Up Café), and a souvenir shop. Enjoy a delicious burger and milkshake, and buy candles and gifts.

After this final stop, we'll drive via the Fv111 to Verdalsøra, the end point for the day. A faster alternative route is via the E6. In Verdalsøra, we'll spend the night at a campsite or in one of the hotels.