Valdresflye
The road across the Valdresflye plateau provides expansive views of mountains and plains, from which it seems to swoop into the Jotunheimen massif like the beginning of an endless journey. To the north, you can catch a view of the Jotunheimen National Park, where the mountains are steeper and wilder than to the south, where the landscape widens into serene, rolling hills.
Here, cultural landscapes dominate, with mountain pastures and several tourist lodges that have long traditions of catering to visitors. Large sections of the road run above the treeline, and it reaches its highest point at 1 389 metres above sea level.
No matter where you choose to stop you will find excellent opportunities for hiking. Especially the area around Gjende lake has a wide network of marked trails that allow for short as well as longer hikes. The most famous hiking route goes along the Besseggen ridge.
National Tourist Route Valdresflye runs from Garli to Hindsæter over a total distance of 46 kilometres.
The mountain crossing is closed in the winter season.
Information about National Tourist Route Valdresflye, download pdf.
Here, cultural landscapes dominate, with mountain pastures and several tourist lodges that have long traditions of catering to visitors. Large sections of the road run above the treeline, and it reaches its highest point at 1 389 metres above sea level.
No matter where you choose to stop you will find excellent opportunities for hiking. Especially the area around Gjende lake has a wide network of marked trails that allow for short as well as longer hikes. The most famous hiking route goes along the Besseggen ridge.
National Tourist Route Valdresflye runs from Garli to Hindsæter over a total distance of 46 kilometres.
The mountain crossing is closed in the winter season.
Information about National Tourist Route Valdresflye, download pdf.
Travel info Valdresflye
National Tourist Route Valdresflye is closed during the winter season (see the "Map" menu and red flags). The road is normally closed in December and reopens in April.
Questions concerning places to stay, places to eat, itineraries etc. should be addressed to local and regional tourist agencies and enterprises. In the menu on the left you will find some links that may be helpful.
Have a good trip!
Rjupa viewing platform. View of Vinstre lake.
Photo: Helge Stikbakke
Photo: Helge Stikbakke
View of Vinstre lake.
Photo: Helge Stikbakke
Photo: Helge Stikbakke
Rjupa viewing platform.
Photo: Vegar Moen
Photo: Vegar Moen
Overview map of the stretch, with locations described under the "Architecture" menu. Red flags indicate tourist routes that are closed during the winter season.
If you wish to plan your journey or consult more detailed maps you will find links to maps and route planners in the menu "Travel info".
If you wish to plan your journey or consult more detailed maps you will find links to maps and route planners in the menu "Travel info".
Overview map of several stretches located within the same region.
If you wish to plan your journey or consult more detailed maps you will find links to maps and route planners in the menu "Travel info".
If you wish to plan your journey or consult more detailed maps you will find links to maps and route planners in the menu "Travel info".
Rjupa
Rjupa.
From here you have a wide view of the mountain landscape towards Valdres valley and the old hamlets along the Vinstrevatnet lake. Architect: Knut Hjeltnes.Here you can find two simple maps of the route and the region. Map 1 provides a geographical overview of the route. There are other National Tourist Routes in the region. If you wish to visit several routes, Map 2 will give you a quick overview. For a more detailed planning of the journey or to see more detailed maps, follow the links under the menu "Travel info".