Sognefjellet National Tourist Route

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Route 55 across the Sognefjell mountain area between Luster and Lom is the highest and most impressive mountain pass in Northern Europe (highest point 1430 meters), and it has been awarded the status of National Tourist Route because of the spectacular and wild mountain scenery it passes through in the Jotunheimen National Park.
This route is the main gateway to the Jotunheimen National Park - Norway’s highest mountains.

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Luisnaz
Oslo, Norway
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Couples
Nature beauty
Sunday, 29th December 2019
Incredible nature beauty, Ideal for walking around or for joking, best period for visiting from May untill October ..,! Read full review
Neil03091947
Alesund, Norway
Fantastic Mountain Pass.
Friday, 28th August 2020
Traveling down to the Sognefjord, this is a perfect solution on your travel over the mountains. Make sure you have enough fuel. Read full review
Haugland
Bergen, Norway
Spectacular mountain road
Monday, 31st August 2020
Amazing trip over beautiful Norwegian mountains. Many places to stop for small hikes or photo-ops. Narrow road, and steep going up and down. Not recommended with caravan unless you are a skilled... Read full review

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Skjolden Hotel, LusterSkjolden Hotel is located where the fjord ends and the mountains begin.

Skjolden Tourist information, Luster

Skjolden Brygge - Luxury Holiday Houses, LusterRent a luxury holiday house by the fjord, up to 3 bedrooms, open attic, living room, kitchen, 2 bathrooms, included Jacuzzi, steam shower and sauna.Terrace by the sea with panoramic view.