Used Bikes: Bmw GS 1200 R - Bmw GS 1200 AD
Departure: July 21, 2017
Arrival: July 31, 2016
Km Tracks: 3.750
Visited nations: Sweden-Norway
11 of the 18 Norwegian tourist roads http://www.nasjonaleturistveger.no/en/routes
Ryfylke-Hardanger-Hardangervidd-Aurlandsfjellet-Valdresflye-Sognefjellet-Gaularfjellet-Gamle Strynefjellsvegen-Geiranger, Trollstigen-Atlanterhavsvegen-Rondane
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21 July 2017 (325 km) Finally you leave. In fact this was not the scheduled trip. I should have left with my wife in June between Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Germany but unfortunately for a foot problem had to give up. So I started planning another trip to solitude. I had never traveled the Norwegian tourist roads despite having been there several times. Looking at the Norwegian site http://www.nasjonaleturistveger.no/en/routes I drove down in a few days a nice route that united 11 of the 18 tourist roads in Norway. It has come out of a journey of about 3,800 km to be traversed in 11 days. Meanwhile, my friend Pierre, as soon as he knew of my destination, gave up his availability. He decided to leave in two. On July 21, in the early afternoon, in a slight rain, you go north. After about a hundred kilometers the weather improves and begins to peek into the clouds a timid sun. It's time for a coffee break, of course with the inevitable moka. Within a few hours we come near Stenungsund, about twenty kilometers after Göterborg at the Stenungsunds Vandrarhem http://www.stenungsundsvandrarhem.se where I had booked a room through Booking.com. Lovely location of the property with really modest prices. The luggage was arranged for dinner. It's time to try the bolognese ravioli accompanied by a beer! All in all no bad. The sky has opened, and one of those sunsets has come out of your soul. The clouds mirror the calm waters of the bay and the sun slowly disappears on the horizon. It could not end this journey. Now you sleep, tomorrow you will enter Norway.
July 22, 2017 (230 km) Great sunny day, better could not be. At 10 am we have the ferry from Strömstad to Sandefjord. Breakfast and baggage arrangements make our way north. After just over 100 km we reach the small port of Strömstad. We do full gas before departure as it costs less in Sweden and then make the tickets we ship timely. The crossing takes about two and a half hours. You rest on the deck under a magnificent sunshine admiring the small islets that characterize this stretch of sea. Let's get acquainted with a group of Swedish motorcyclists with whom we exchange four chats. Once you land on Norwegian territory you head off quickly on the highway towards Larvik and then immediately after Porsgrunn. Finally, we leave the highway and take the road 356. Norway begins to show the best of it. Small lakes, mountains, woods. A real show. We finally get to Henseid Skole http://www.henseidskole.com/, an old school turned into a hostel. The property is in a quiet location, just steps from the huge Tokke Lake. We are given a huge room with plenty of kitchen and small living room. Made a nice hot shower prepares dinner. For Bolognese pasta tonight. We eat in the beautiful garden of the structure. When done we will take a long walk along the shores of the lake. Everywhere on the strawberry road and wild raspberries. Of course you get a big bang. The lake view is wonderful. The traffic is virtually absent and the only noise you can perceive is the singing of birds.
July 23, 2013 (370 km) The day is magnificent. Shining sun and a magnificent blue sky. After a good breakfast and the inevitable coffee go. Norway is beginning to give its best. A continual climb and descend among majestic landscapes, small lakes, immense forests. Extraordinary reflections of the mountains, clouds on the calm waters of the lakes. Along the way we take several stops to enjoy the panorama and the inevitable coffee. Near Rysstad we leave on the 9th Street to the magnificent FV337 climbing up the mountains. The vegetation is practically absent, only grass and small shrubs. Here in winter it is very cold. They start to glimpse here and the small residual snow portions. Let's stop for lunch. One of the sheep that are very common here is approaching curiously in search of something to eat. Once in Byrkjedal, the road is interrupted and we have to make a small detour as a result of the service car. Meanwhile, we met the Swedish guys known on the ferry and, given the wait, we all take advantage of a good Italian coffee. After about 20 minutes everyone starts in the column. After about half an hour we arrive at Vatne at the Kronen Gaard hotel booked via Booking.com. The structure is very pretty. After a nice hot shower we eat at the hotel's restaurant. My travel companion wanted at all costs to offer me dinner. Great salmon appetizer and very good meat with potatoes and various outlines all watered by a great Norwegian beer. After dinner, we take advantage of a short walk. The low sun brings a wonderful light. In the distance a magnificent rainbow. Beautiful, stands out in the greenery of the vegetation but does not promise anything good for tomorrow. We'll see
24 July 2017 (280 km) The day does not look bad despite the forecasts raining. Nowadays, the first of the Norwegian tourist routes is scheduled for the Ryfylke. Made a huge breakfast we are ready for departure. A few miles and we arrive at the ferryboat ferry between Lauvvik and Oanes. A pleasant crossing with a wonderful landscape. As soon as we land, we follow the road 13 crossing the Botnetvatnet lake and then climb up. The landscapes that follow are left without words. A spectacle of nature. We arrive at the ferry of the day Nesvik-Hjelmeland. The weather conditions are good and strictly respecting the speed limits we enjoy the scenery. Each curve has a sophistication. Small waterfalls, lakes, forests extending to the eye. Once in Erdfjord, Ryfylke divides into two. One in the direction of Sand and the other towards Marvik. I choose the second road along 520 until you reach the Svandalsfossen waterfall. The river flows up and with a big leap reaches the shore of the lake below. An extraordinary spectacle enriched by a magical and lush vegetation that characterizes the area. After the visit we take a break for a good coffee and eat something. The 520 road is a thrilling beauty. We climb to the summits between snowy mountains, small lakes, enchanting views. Nature in all its beauty accompanies us to Håra where Ryfylke ends. Continuing on the E134 we reach Skare. A few miles and begins the second road to the Handarger. On road 13, in short, we come to one of the most impressive, spectacular and spectacular waterfalls in Norway, the Låtefossen. Water noise is deafening. The twin waterfalls are found in the narrow valley of Oddadalen. Impetuous descend from the mountain, raising a veil of small droplets, while the river flows under the old stone bridge. Just the time to visit them and it begins to rain. Worn the rain starts again, reaching Odda where we turn right following the lake. Leave the rain behind Sekse and make a coffee break with a stunning view of the fjord. A few miles and come to Ullensvang at Hardanger Hostel B & B booked via Booking.com. The property is located on a hill with a breathtaking view of the fjord. We arrange the luggage and after a relaxing hot shower we cuddle for the evening. The evening is too good for not having a pleasant walk through the old church of the country. On the shore there are plenty of cultivated lands, big as table tennis balls! On the opposite side of the fjord, the mountains are still snow-covered. Silence reigns sovereign. Pure magic.
...to be continued