Norway, the country of fjords, midnight sun and one of the longest coastlines in the world. Add to that the overwhelming nature and the hospitable people and you have some very good reasons to explore this beautiful country.

In the sixth part of this 13-part collection you drive from Skjolden further north. First you have the chance to fill up the tank if you haven't done so yet. It's 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, fill up!

Barely underway when the first hairpin bends appear, you notice that you are climbing again. You are driving at the beginning of the Sognefjellet, one of the Norwegian Scenic Routes.
The Sognefjellet tourist route is a well-known route that runs along the Sognefjord. With a total length of 204 kilometres, it is the longest fjord in Norway and is also one of the longest fjords in the world.
The route is 108 kilometres long in total and takes you to 1434 metres above sea level at its highest point, making it the highest mountain road in Northern Europe. Along the way, you will not only pass the beautiful landscape of the Jotunheimen National Park, but there are also several attractions along the way. The road is officially called Fylkesvei 55 and is an important access road to the Jotunheimen National Park, where the highest mountains in the country are located.
The 108 kilometre long route connects the towns of Lom and Gaupne. Along the way the route passes various places, viewpoints and waterfalls.

Along the Sognefjellet you will also find Røisheim hotell. The long tradition of hospitality in Røisheim began as a coaching inn, which offered rest to travellers from east to west crossing the mountains. Today, Røisheim is a luxury hotel where history, nature and the unique atmosphere play the leading role.
The farm Røisheim has roots going back to the Viking Age and is mentioned in historical documents from the 17th century. The oldest of the current buildings dates from the 18th century and is in the loft style, typical of old mountain farms. The buildings and the courtyard were listed in 1923 and provide a truly unique peace and atmosphere.
Definitely worth stopping for a cup of coffee in the courtyard.

At Lom the Sognefjellet ends and you turn onto Skjåkvegen (Rv15). Along this road you see a river flowing, the Otta river. This is a river in the province of Innlandet. The 147.85 kilometre long river flows through the Ottadalen valley which includes the municipalities of Skjåk, Lom, Vågå and Sel. The Otta watershed drains an area of ​​4,172 square kilometres, starting in the Breheimen mountains and flowing into the large river Gudbrandsdalslågen. The Otta river is famous for rafting. The rafting season starts in mid-May and lasts until the end of September. Norwegian National Road 15 runs along the river for most of its length.

After about 70 kilometers you leave the Rv15 and turn right onto the Geiranger Trollstigen Route (Fv63). You follow this road until Andalsnes and it will lead you along (the turnoff to) the Dalsnibba viewpoint, the Geirangerfjord and the Trollstigen.
First you come across the turnoff to Dalsnibba. The Geiranger Skywalk lookout is located on Dalsnibba Mountain at an altitude of 1,500 metres and has an iron grid floor and a glass guard rail. With a steep slope of about 500 metres below you and a mountain breeze blowing gently from below, you feel as if you are floating. Here you can enjoy a spectacular unobstructed view of the fjord, the mountains, the Blåbreen glacier and Geiranger. It is a unique experience. Watch a glorious sunrise or sunset over this UNESCO World Heritage site or a starry sky on a dark autumn night for a lifelong memory.
The road to Dalsnibba was completed in 1939 as one of the most ambitious road construction projects in Norway. The 5 km long road is an experience in itself, with 11 hairpin bends and an incline of around 10%, giving you a taste of what awaits you at the top!

Once down again, turn right and continue on the Fv63. The stretch to Geiranger is truly a treat to drive, provided it is not too busy. Remember that you are driving in a top location in Norway, you will most likely not be the only one taking a look here.
The town of Geiranger, where you drive beautifully after 15 kilometers, can also be quite busy. It is a very touristy town that belongs to the municipality of Stranda, located in the fylke Møre og Romsdal. It is located on the Geirangerfjord, which has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2005. The town is visited by 140 to 180 cruise ships in the summer and is visited by around 700,000 tourists annually.

After Geiranger you will notice that you are starting to climb again. After some hairpin bends (watch out for the buses that leave no space through these tight bends!) you have to stop at the Ørnesvingen viewpoint. Be careful here too, often very busy and some just park in the middle of the street.
Here you have a great view over the Geirangerfjord. A photo from this viewpoint should not be missing in your photo book!

A few kilometres further on the ferry Eidsdal - Linge will take you to the other side of the Norddalsfjorden, a journey of about fifteen minutes. When you have left the boat you will pass a petrol station where you can refill your petrol supply.

In Valldal, turn left onto Valldalsvegen, this road also has the number Fv63 and takes you to Trollstigen.
The Trollstigen is considered by experts to be one of the most beautiful routes in the world. The 11 hairpin bends, which wind through dramatically green mountains, literally and figuratively take you, your travel companions and your vehicle to higher states.
The trollstigen is named after the route between Valldal and Åndalsnes. According to legend, the trolls in this region travelled this route. The stories told that trolls were large, clumsy creatures, sometimes larger than a church tower. Very hairy men who were not very smart. There were different types of trolls. One group of trolls stole beautiful Norwegian girls. These girls had to spin during the day and scratch the heads of the trolls in the evening. Another group of trolls lived at the bottom of a lake, in a hut or under a bridge. The last group of trolls lived like gnomes in holes. They had large noses and a tail of hair. Trolls had a special power. As a person, you should not make the trolls angry, otherwise they would hurt them a lot. That is why many nature reserves are named after the trolls, to keep the trolls on their side.
Also take some time to walk to the furthest and lowest viewpoint. It is a bit of an effort, but the view is phenomenal. You have a view of the entire course of the road, especially in clear weather beautiful to see!

On the descent to Åndalsnes you will pass the Trollstigen camping & gjestegård. This is not the end of the route, but it is a place where two famous statues are: the three-headed troll and the troll on the motorbike. Stop for a photo!

After Åndalsnes you drive around the Romsdalsfjorden and some time later you will arrive at the ferry that will take you from Åfarnes to Sølsnes. You will cross the Langfjorden.
As a dessert, just before the end point, you will see a beautiful bridge, the Bolsøy Bridge. This is a concrete beam bridge in the municipality of Molde, Møre og Romsdal county. The bridge (555 meters long) crosses the Bolsøysund strait between the mainland and the island of Bolsøya. The Bolsøy Bridge was opened in 1991 as part of County Road 64 and, together with the Fannefjord Tunnel, forms a ferry-free connection from the city of Molde and the island of Bolsøya to the village of Nesjestranda on the mainland.
This bridge is a foretaste of the Atlantic Road, which the next route runs over.

After driving through the tunnel under the Fannefjorden you will arrive in Molde, where you can find the final destination of this route, the Kviltorp Camping. This is a not too big campsite located directly on the fjord. There are a few cabins for rent and there is a small field where you can pitch a tent. The rest of the campsite consists of places for campers. A supermarket where you can do your shopping is within walking distance.

Have fun riding this route!