The most characteristic features of this road are the solitude and the completely untouched landscape. Only the power line bears witness to the fact that people also live here.
The top of Aurlandsfjellet Pass is the highest point of the road at 1,300 m (4,265 ft). Even in summer you may see patches of snow, with cool air and a stark plateau of rock and water all around.
Aurlandsfjellet is a mountainous area and plateau along the border between the municipalities of Aurland and Lærdal in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. Sogn og Fjordane County Road 243 runs …
Impressive scenery along the climb. Moderate traffic makes it easy to ride. The highlight ends at a rest area with toilets. The main climb is then done.