Norway, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
A high plateau road across bare tundra ending at a stark concrete lookout above the fjord.
Length
47 km
In miles
29.2 mi
Driving time
1 hr 11 min
Atlas rating
9.3 / 10
The run
Aurland to Laerdal, following the Fv243. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Closed roughly October to May
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Last reviewed 20 June 2026
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