The road over Gaularfjell takes the traveller into Fosseheimen from the mighty Sognefjord, which is the world's longest and Norway's deepest fjord. The protected Gaular waterway, with its many lively rapids and waterfalls and shining lakes, is like a row of pearls along the road. The drive is exciting and varied, along narrow fjords, on twisting roads up steep mountainsides, over high mountains to sheltered valleys.

The route offers a peaceful alternative to the main roads between Sogn and Sunnfjord. Here children and adults can experience trout fishing at its best and wander on good paths beside waterfalls and rapids. It is also possible to rent a boat or take a walk in the mountains. In Balestrand there are museums and galleries and a wide selection of services.

The future Gaularfjellet National Tourist Route runs between Balestrand and Moskog and is 84 kilometres in length.

Travel info

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration is unfortunately unable to provide tourist information and recommends that questions be addressed to local and regional tourist agencies. See links in the menu on the left.

Balestrand seen from across the fjord at Dragsvik. The end point of Nasjonal turistveg Gaularfjellet.<br /><br />Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Balestrand seen from across the fjord at Dragsvik. The end point of Nasjonal turistveg Gaularfjellet.

Photo: Jarle Wæhler
The Svære fjord in Balestrand.<br /><br />Photo: Jarle Wæhler <br />
The Svære fjord in Balestrand.

Photo: Jarle Wæhler
The Svære fjord in Balestrand.<br /><br />Photo: Werner Harstad
The Svære fjord in Balestrand.

Photo: Werner Harstad
The road curves from the Vetlefjorden arm of the Sognefjord, up along the Bårddalen valley to its highest point at Nystølvatnet lake, here seen from the “Utsikten".<br /><br />Photo: Jarle Wæhler <br />
The road curves from the Vetlefjorden arm of the Sognefjord, up along the Bårddalen valley to its highest point at Nystølvatnet lake, here seen from the “Utsikten".

Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Photo: Jarle Wæhler
The road curves from the Vetlefjorden arm of the Sognefjord, up along the Bårddalen valley to its highest point at Nystølvatnet lake, here seen from the “Utsikten”.<br /><br />Photo: Jarle Wæhler <br />
The road curves from the Vetlefjorden arm of the Sognefjord, up along the Bårddalen valley to its highest point at Nystølvatnet lake, here seen from the “Utsikten”.

Photo: Jarle Wæhler
Fra Esebotn innerst i Esefjorden, ved tettstedet Balestrand.<br /><br />Photo: Roger Ellingsen <br />
Fra Esebotn innerst i Esefjorden, ved tettstedet Balestrand.

Photo: Roger Ellingsen
Esefjorden, Balestrand.<br /><br />Photo: Roger Ellingsen <br />
Esefjorden, Balestrand.

Photo: Roger Ellingsen
Sværefjord with Grønlund village in the foreground and the Meneseggi and Bjørnaeggi peaks in the background.<br /><br />Photo: Roger Ellingsen <br />
Sværefjord with Grønlund village in the foreground and the Meneseggi and Bjørnaeggi peaks in the background.

Photo: Roger Ellingsen
Sværefjord in Balestrand municipality.<br /><br />Photo: Roger Ellingsen<br />
Sværefjord in Balestrand municipality.

Photo: Roger Ellingsen
Hier finden Sie zwei einfache Karten zur Strecke und zur Region. Karte 1 gibt Ihnen eine geografische Übersicht über die Strecke. In der Region gibt es mehrere Nationale Touristenstraßen. Möchten Sie mehrere Strecken besuchen, gibt Karte 2 eine schnelle Übersicht. Nähere Informationen zur Reiseplanung bzw. detaillierte Karten finden Sie über die Links unter dem Menü "Reiseinformationen".
Here you can find two simple maps of the route and the region. Map 1 provides a geographical overview of the route. There are other National Tourist Routes in the region. If you wish to visit several routes, Map 2 will give you a quick overview. For a more detailed planning of the journey or to see more detailed maps, follow the links under the menu “Travel info”.
The road over Gaularfjell takes the traveller into Fosseheimen from the mighty Sognefjord, which is the world's longest and Norway's deepest fjord. The protected Gaular waterway, with its many lively rapids and waterfalls and shining lakes, is like a row of pearls along the road. The drive is exciting and varied.
Here you can find two simple maps of the route and the region. Map 1 provides a geographical overview of the route. There are other National Tourist Routes in the region. If you wish to visit several routes, Map 2 will give you a quick overview. For a more detailed planning of the journey or to see more detailed maps, follow the links under the menu "Travel info".
Gaularfjellet