Information about National Tourist Route Gaularfjellet, download pdf.

GAULARFJELLET
Aserene journey passing protected rivers,
waterfalls and a tranquil fjord. Here, children
and adults can enjoy trout fishing at its best,
and wander along well-maintained trails by water-
falls and rapids. There are boats for hire, but those
who prefer to hike through the mountains also have
plenty of opportunities. The road runs along an arm
of the world’s longest fjord, the Sognefjord, before
curving up the steep slopes to the mountain. Further
on, the road follows the protected Gaula river system,
which is famous for its many waterfalls, but also has
white-water rapids and tranquil mountain lakes. Trails
have been laid along selected stretches of the river
to provide better access to the waterfalls, which are
well worth seeing. The tourist centre in Balestrand is
a good point of departure for day trips, and the boat
ride to Fjærland with its Glacier Museum is a splendid
way to explore nature in this locality.
nasjonaleturistveger.no
© Norwegian Public Roads Administration
Florø
57
E39
Nordfjordeid
Sande
Førde
Moskog
13
Høyanger
Balestrand
Voss
E39
55
13
15
Stryn
60
5
Kaupanger
National Tourist Route Gaularfjellet from Balestrand to
Eldalsosen and Moskog and from Eldalsosen to Sande has
a total length of 130 kilometres (County Roads No. 55 /
13 / 610). The stretch between Mel and Mjell on the
Gaularfjellet plateau is closed during the winter season.
Photo: Bjørn Andresen / Statens vegvesen

18 NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTES. Each of these
selected routes represents a unique motoring
experience, and each offers its own special
combination of road, scenery and history.
Our job is to ensure that you have an
enjoyable journey. We do this by
constructing spectacular viewing
platforms and by providing
service facilities, car parks,
picnic areas, walking trails
and artworks.
1 UTSIKTEN. From the Vetlefjord, the road curves up the
mountain slope before reaching its highest point at Nystøls-
vatnet lake. The lay-by at Utsikten offers a panoramic view of
the valley and the magnificent mountain landscape.
2 LIKHOLEFOSSEN. The Gaula river is powerful and
untamed, and walking out onto the elegant steel bridge over the
Likholefossen waterfall brings you into close contact with the
mighty force of the water, especially when the river runs high.
Proceeding from the bridge, you can stroll along the «waterfall
trail» along the protected river. Architect: Nordplan – Arild Waage.
3 VALLESTADFOSSEN. This exuberant, cascading waterfall
at the mouth of Haukedalsvatnet lake is a breathtaking sight.
4 HESTAD CHAPEL. The old chapel is beautifully situated
on the small tongue of land between Viksdalsvatnet lake
and Hestadfjorden.
5 RØRVIKFJELLET. From the viewpoint on the Rørvikfjellet
mountain there is a panoramic view over the beautiful
Haukedalsvatnet lake, where you can also see the Jostedals-
breen glacier in the horizon.
Photos: Statens vegvesen
Statens vegvesen
Turistvegseksjonen
Address:
Industrigata 17
N-2605 Lillehammer
Gamle Strynefjellsvegen
Gaularfjellet
Hardanger
Jæren
Atlanterhavsvegen
Rondane
Sognefjellet
Valdresflye
Aurlandsfjellet
Ryfylke
Geiranger-Trollstigen
Hardangervidda
Postal address:
PO Box 1010
N-2605 Lillehammer
Lofoten
Senja
Andøya
Helgelandskysten
Phone:
+47 815 22 000
Havøysund
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2
3
4
5
Varanger
E-mail:
turistvegkontoret@vegvesen.no
Internet:
nasjonaleturistveger.no
vegvesen.no/nasjonaleturistveger
0541-12 grafisk.senter@vegvesen.no