Scenic route Valdresflye
Where the road floats above the treeline
A drive with a panoramic view of the mountains and wide expanses at the gateway to Jotunheimen.
The road swoops and stretches out ahead in long sweeps of undulating terrain.
A drive with a panoramic view of the mountains and wide expanses at the gateway to Jotunheimen, through cultural landscapes with mountain dairy farms and traditional tourist enterprises.
Up on Valdresflye you get the feeling of “hovering” above the mountain plateau with a great view towards many of the mountain peaks of Jotunheimen National Park. Large parts of the route runs above the tree line, with the highest point at 1389 meters above sea level.
Valdresflye is like a large painting where the road swoops and stretches out ahead in long sweeps of undulating terrain. The route forms part of a number of circular drives, and is an alternative if you are heading north.
The route is closed.
Travel information
- Length
- 49 km
- MASL
- 890 – 1389
Norwegian Scenic Route Valdresflye runs between Hindsæter and Garli [51], with a detour to Gjende. This is an excellent alternative if you are heading north, or it can be included in a wide variety of round trips. Norwegian Scenic Route Valdresflye is an innate leg in several roundtrips.
For cyclists: Beware of strong winds in large open areas high up the mountains. The route includes some long climbs, and car traffic may at times be quite heavy. In time, this route will be part of National Cycle Route 5.
Traffic and road information
Telephone +47 815 48 991
Traffic alerts in map (Norwegian only)
Overview Scenic Routes closed in winter season
- GPS, Hindsæter:
- 61.618944, 8.972654
- GPS, Garli:
- 61.269397, 8.863413
The road between Garli and Maurvangen is normally closed in winter from December to April. Previous closures have started between 23 December and 9 January. Previous openings have taken place between 23 March and 5 April.
It is important to note that even when roads have been opened for the summer season, they may still for some time be closed at night. Spring is a volatile season in the mountains, and in bad weather the road may be closed on short notice.
A red line in the map marks a road that is closed in winter.
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Photo 1 of 13: Norwegian Scenic Route Valdresflye. Photo: Jarle Wæhler, Statens vegvesen -
Photo 2 of 13: Hindsæter. Norwegian Scenic Route Valdresflye. Photo: Jarle Wæhler, Statens vegvesen -
Photo 3 of 13: Gjende. Norwegian Scenic Route Valdresflye. Photo: Jarle Wæhler, Statens vegvesen -
Photo 4 of 13: Vargebakkane. Norwegian Scenic Route Valdresflye. Photo: Frid-Jorunn Stabell, Statens vegvesen -
Photo 5 of 13: Steinplassen. Norwegian Scenic Route Valdresflye. Photo: Werner Harstad, Statens vegvesen -
Photo 6 of 13: Flye 1389. Norwegian Scenic Route Valdresflye. Photo: Werner Harstad, Statens vegvesen -
Photo 7 of 13: Rjupa. Norwegian Scenic Route Valdresflye. Photo: Frid-Jorunn Stabell, Statens vegvesen -
Photo 8 of 13: Smørkoll, Garli. Norwegian Scenic Route Valdresflye. Photo: Helge Stikbakke, Statens vegvesen -
Photo 9 of 13: Garli. Norwegian Scenic Route Valdresflye. Photo: Jarle Wæhler, Statens vegvesen -
Photo 10 of 13: Flye 1389. Norwegian Scenic Route Valdresflye. Photo: Harald Christian Eiken, vmproduksjon.no -
Photo 11 of 13: Flye 1389. Norwegian Scenic Route Valdresflye. Photo: Frid-Jorunn Stabell, Statens vegvesen -
Photo 12 of 13: Norwegian Scenic Route Valdresflye. Photo: Jarle Wæhler, Statens vegvesen -
Photo 13 of 13: Norwegian Scenic Route Valdresflye. Photo: Helge Stikbakke, Statens vegvesen
Experiences
At Valdresflye you can stop your car almost anywhere, and take a long or short hike into the mountains. Whether you like rocky mountain terrain or soft forest ground, you are sure to find hiking trails that suit your preferences along this route.
Bitihorn and Synshorn are attractive peaks that offer stunning views of Bygdin. To experience the famous but challenging Besseggen Ridge, take a short detour to Gjende.
Experience cultural landscapes with active mountain dairy farms and traditional tourist enterprises in the Norwegian mountains. Mountain dairy farms where you can buy butter, sour cream and cheese made in the traditional way.
Useful links
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The official travel guide to Norway
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Map with information on sleep, eat and do
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Travel by bus, train, ferry, metro and plane
The 18 Norwegian Scenic Routes
Norwegian Scenic Routes are roads that run through unique Norwegian nature. Along the roads you will find artworks, viewpoints and rest areas with innovative architecture in beautiful landscapes.
