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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gordokj
Cherry Hills Village, Colorado
Trip type:
Solo travel
Majestic views from the road on the roof of Norway
Friday, 4th October 2019
Go there. Just do it! It’s breathtaking! Start in Lom go to the famous bakery for snacks and coffee and then head to Skjolden. Road is narrow barely allows two cars. Return to Lom. Takes roughly 2 to... Read full review
Ronja_Devold
Norway
Great views
Tuesday, 8th October 2019
It is a spectarular place. My kids really enjoyed it. Definetly will be back some day. Hopefuly next time will be not so windy. Read full review
wildtravellor
Trip type:
Solo travel
stunning scenery
Friday, 1st November 2019
go up any fjord in norway- they are all spectacular!! especially from gundaven to flam, really pretty! Read full review

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

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