R04 Hauge to Odda
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Last edit: 05-08-2024
Route Summary This route starts in Hauge, located in the south of Norway.
The end point of this route is at Hildal Camping, just south of Odda. A small campsite where you can pitch a tent or rent a cabin. There are several campsites in the area.
Along the way, sights such as the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke and Gloppedalsura.
The routes are easy for everyone and are (largely) on well-paved roads.
Given the excellent condition of the roads, the beautiful views and the great mountain and rocky surroundings, I rate this route 5 stars.
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RouteXpert Review In the fourth part of this 13-piece collection you leave Hauge and continue north. First, you have the chance to fill the tank in the village if you have not already done so. It is not a bad idea to keep the tank reasonably full. On some parts of the route you won't see a gas station for miles. When in doubt, refuel!
Soon after leaving Hauge, turn right onto the Fv501. Nice road that winds through the beautiful Norwegian country. After about 20 kilometers turn left onto the E39. Follow this for 35 kilometers to continue the route on the Fv503 at Vikeså.
The 503 is another road you can't get enough of. Very little traffic, beautiful asphalt and wonderfully meandering through a breathtaking landscape. Every bend reveals a beautiful landscape and once you round the bend you don't know what to look at first. Fortunately, spaces have been created in various places to stop on the side, so that you can safely take in the surroundings and possibly take a photo.
While driving on the Fv503 you will also pass Gloppedalsura, which is described as the biggest dump in Northern Europe. It consists of huge boulders sitting on top of a terminal moraine. It consists of huge landslide rocks spread over a moraine. A terminal moraine is a flat area of loose material found at the bottom of a glacier during a period of glacier retreat.
More than 10,000 years ago, the area's glaciers melted and a large terminal moraine dammed the Hunnedalselva River towards Veen and Vikeså, creating a lake in Byrkjedalsgryta. The subsequent frost period caused an avalanche of huge stone blocks on the south side of the mountain. We can only imagine the forces at work when this occurred. The gigantic rocks that fell during this massive avalanche crashed into the valley, forming a 100-meter-thick stone rubble on top of the moraine.
While you are imagining what kind of violence this must have been, you can enjoy a nice cup of coffee a few kilometers away at Byrkjedalstunet.
After the coffee stop, turn left onto the E45, which you exchange for the Fv508 after the town of Oltedal. This leads you to the Lauvvik - Oanes ferry. For the insiders, Oanes is located at the beginning of the Lysefjord. The Lysefjord is known for the Preikestolen, Kjeragbolten and Lysevegen.
However, something else also starts at Oanes: The Ryfylke tourist route (English: Scenic Route Fyfylke). is located in southwestern Norway, near the city of Stavanger. The route is named after the Ryfylke region, through which the route passes. The route is one of the longer tourist routes in the country.
The landscape of the Ryfylke region is characterized by its great diversity. From deep fjords to high mountains and from steep mountain slopes to hills, you will pass them all along the way.
One of the best-known and most beautiful parts of the route is the Lysefjord. This more than 40 kilometer long fjord is located at the start of the route, near Oanes. Don't forget to stop at Høllesli viewpoint, where you have a spectacular view over the Lysefjord.
The Ryfylke tourist route partly consists of the Rv13, which is kept free of snow. Road Rv520 is partly closed in the winter months, this concerns the section between Hellandsbygd and Røldal. This section is often closed from November to June, depending on snowfall the road may be closed earlier or opened earlier.
There are no special sights along the route. From Lovra you can drive towards Hellandsbygd and visit sights such as Ostasteidn and Svandalsfossen. At the closure you must then turn around and drive back to Lovra, where you can then drive on the other part of the route (Rv13) to Håra.
On the way to the northernmost point of the Ryfylke route you use the second ferry in this route, the ferry from Nesvik to Hjelmeland. When you arrive on the other side of the water, you first drive along the waterline of the Josenfjord for a while, and then turn north a little later. At a certain point you drive a long way on the Fv520 along the Saudafjord."
What you also encounter along the Fv520 are the Allmannajuvet zinc mines. Famous Swiss architect Peter Zumthor designed the facility. The zinc mines operated from 1881 to 1899. The mining activities brought life to the village with as many as 168 employees and the export of ore on ships going abroad. The operation was a precursor to subsequent hydroelectric development and industrialization in Sauda in Ryfylke. Today the mining area is a museum.
As part of the establishment of the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, renowned Swiss architect Peter Zumthor designed new facilities in the Allmannajuvet Gorge: an exhibition gallery to show the history of the mines in a striking new way, a café and service facility, and parking for visitors.
A few kilometers further on, at the Mountain View viewpoint, you can enjoy the truly beautiful piece of nature you are in now. Take some time to absorb it properly.
A little further on you enter the third fylke in Norway, Vestland. Vestland is a fylke in western Norway. It was created on January 1, 2020 as a result of an administrative reorganization of the country. The provinces of Hordaland and Sogn og Fjordane merged into one fylke. In the north it borders Møre og Romsdal, in the east it borders Innlandet, Buskerud and Telemark, while in the south it borders Rogaland. The capital of the province is Bergen.
The merged province should not be confused with the Vestlandet part of the country, a region that also covers the provinces of Møre og Romsdal and Rogaland.
In the last kilometers before Odda, to avoid the Røldals tunnels, you can turn right to drive the Røldalsfjellet. This is a spectacular long, narrow mountain road. It is no longer part of the Norwegian scenic route Ryfylke, but as far as I am concerned it can easily be included. It is a beautiful part with great views. Definitely worth it. However, there is a chance that the road is closed due to snowfall. In that case you have no choice but to turn around and drive through the tunnel.
Just after the tunnel you will return to the Rv13/E134, which will lead you to Odda. Just before Odda you can stop at a supermarket for groceries if necessary, because before you reach Odda you will see Hilldal camping on the right side of the road. There is room for campers and tents here, and there are also a number of hytters for rent.
Opposite it you will be able to see the Vidfoss waterfall. Beautiful waterfall where the water cascades down from a height of 325 meters. So you're going to hear that....
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Rogaland ([ˈrûːɡɑlɑn] (listen)) is a county in Western Norway, bordering the North Sea to the west and counties Vestland to the north, Vestfold og Telemark to the east and Agder to the east and southeast. In 2020, it had a population of 479,892. The administrative centre of the county is the city of Stavanger, which is one of the largest cities in Norway.
Rogaland is the centre of the Norwegian petroleum industry. In 2016, Rogaland had an unemployment rate of 4.9%, one of the highest in Norway. In 2015, Rogaland had a fertility rate of 1.78 children per woman, which is the highest in the country. The Diocese of Stavanger for the Church of Norway includes all of Rogaland county.
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Rogaland is the centre of the Norwegian petroleum industry. In 2016, Rogaland had an unemployment rate of 4.9%, one of the highest in Norway. In 2015, Rogaland had a fertility rate of 1.78 children per woman, which is the highest in the country. The Diocese of Stavanger for the Church of Norway includes all of Rogaland county.
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Hint: Don't be afraid of heights when you visit Norway's most popular vantage point. Preikestolen is a super steep rock that towers 604 meters above the Lysefjord. In fact, you get two for the price of one, as the four-kilometer hike to the lookout is just as phenomenal. Preikestolen is even Norway's most popular hiking destination.
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They are considered one of the world's most beautiful natural wonders: the imposing Norwegian fjords. Millions of years ago, they were eroded by huge masses of ice. It is an unforgettable experience to sail on a ship between the steep rock walls, but you can also admire the fjords from various vantage points. Spectacular include Geirangerfjord, Trollfjord, Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord. Certainly one of the most beautiful sights in Norway.
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Good preparation is half the battle, so read the tips below carefully.
1. Check the weather forecast. It can be very hot in Sweden & Norway, but it can also get very cold. Always check the weather forecast before you go, so that you can pack the right clothes.
2. Decide in advance which route or routes you want to follow. This way you don't drive around like a headless chicken and you can make the most of your days off in these beautiful countries.
3. Familiarize yourself with the traffic rules. In Sweden & Norway, in some situations, slightly different rules apply than in the Netherlands. By immersing yourself in the traffic rules, you prevent (unknowingly) committing a traffic violation and/or putting yourself in a dangerous situation.
It is also wise to book the accommodations in advance. It might be more fun to drive through these countries on spec, but you don't want to drive around endlessly to find a place to sleep. If you go to Sweden or Norway during the high season, the chance that you will have to look for a place to sleep is greatest. It is also possible to camp during your motorcycle trip, but find out in advance where this is and is not allowed. You are not allowed to pitch your tent everywhere.
As the largest country in Scandinavia, you can enjoy extensive tours in a unique environment. Forests, lakes, nature parks and agricultural areas largely determine the landscape, which also consists of flat areas and rolling hills. Around the Swedish-Norwegian border is the Scandinavian Highlands, where the mountains rise locally to 2100 meters.
Norway is known for its amazing natural beauty. Fjords that go into the country tens of kilometers deep, snow-covered plateaus, sharp mountain peaks and vast forests. In this sparsely populated country, most people live in the cities, of which the capital Oslo is the largest.
Tolls have to be paid on a large number of roads in Norway. If you approach a toll road, you can continue without stopping. With cameras above the road, the license plate of the vehicle is scanned, not the registration number of the trailer or caravan. It takes quite some time to process the photos.
The bill is then sent home within four to six months by Euro Parking Collection (EPC) in London.
Mandatory on the motorcycle: Safety vest - A motorcyclist must bring at least one safety vest. In the event of a breakdown or accident, the driver is obliged to wear a safety vest. The ANWB advises motorcyclists to also bring a safety vest for a possible passenger.
Advice: First aid kit, motorcyclists are advised to bring a first aid kit.
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