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Norway, Voss

Stalheimskleiva

Thirteen hairpins at one in five between two waterfalls, the steepest road in northern Europe.

Length

1.5 km

In miles

0.9 mi

Driving time

10 min

Atlas rating

9.3 / 10

Driving quality9.0
Scenery9.5

The run

Stalheim to Naerodalen. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.

Season

Open summer only, downhill traffic only

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Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk

Scored and written by the Drivers Atlas editorial desk, drawing on driven routes across the UK and Europe, mapping data and member road reports. Every road in the library carries a driving and scenery score set by the same method. How we score roads.

Last reviewed 28 June 2026