R09 Norheimsund Byrkjedal
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Last edit: 02-05-2021
Route Summary
This is the 9th of 14 routes of the tour through Sweden and Norway. This route goes from Norheimsund to Byrkjedal. Another long day ahead, with three times a ferry crossing and the possibility to climb the Preikestolen, so leave before dawn and take lunch on the way. The views are good, the roads are better and the curves are best! Not to mention the views.
Starting point: Thon Hotel Sandven.
End point: Byrkjedalstunet Hotel.
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Duration
10h 51m
Mode of travel
Car or motorcycle
Distance
313.04 km
Countries
Byrkjedalstunet
RouteXpert Review
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. In this route you cross the Hardangerfjord, Jøsenfjord and Lysefjord in succession. The Hardangerfjord is an approximately 170 kilometer long fjord located on the southwest coast of the Atlantic Ocean of Norway, in the province of Hordaland. The fjord runs from the southwest to the northeast. Some large islands in front of the fjord are Stord, Bømlo and Tysnesøy.
Then a photo / lunch stop at the Låtefossen, this is a "twin waterfall" with a height of approximately 165 meters, located in the municipality of Ullensvang in the Norwegian province of Vestland, about 20 km south of Odda and two kilometers north of Skare along road number 13. Then you cross the Jøsenfjord, this is a side fjord of the Boknafjord in the middle of Ryfylke in Rogaland. The fjord extends approximately 27 km from Hjelmeland / Nesvik to Førrebotn. There are mountains up to 700 meters on either side of the fjord.
Then the stop and possible walk to the Preikestolen or Prekestolen, this is a cliff that rises 605 meters above the Lysefjord. Preikestolen is located in the Norwegian municipality of Forsand in the county of Rogaland. It is a tourist attraction in western Norway and offers a view of fjords and mountains. After the hike it continues and you cross the Lysefjord, the Lysefjord is a Norwegian fjord in the municipality of Forsand in the county of Rogaland near the Høgsfjord. The name means light fjord, probably due to the light granite stones along the fjord. The fjord is approximately 42 km long and at the deepest point 500 meters deep.
Now it is only a short distance until you reach the hotel, where you will still dream of the Preikestolen!
In this 5-star route you mainly drive on good roads, great views and the mighty Preikestolen. Tip, take lunch with you so that you can have lunch with the ferry during the crossing.
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.
Låtefossen
Lysefjord en Preikestolen
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