Distance
48 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
1,250 m
Rating
4.9 / 5
312 reviews
Aurlandsfjellet — Norwegian Snow Road.
The Bjørgavegen mountain road climbs from the Aurlandsfjord to 1,306m on the Aurland Plateau, staying above the snowfields even in summer. A UNESCO-listed Norwegian Scenic Route offering some of the most spectacular fjord and mountain panoramas in Scandinavia. The road is only open June–October.
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance48 km
Days1
Total climb1,250 m
DifficultyModerate
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The route.
Aurland VillageStart · Start in Aurland on the Aurlandsfjord. Last fuel and supplies — nothing on the plateau above.
Stegastein ViewpointPhoto Spot · Iconic cantilevered viewing platform 650m above the Aurlandsfjord. One of Norway's most photographed viewpoints. Don't skip.
Aurland Plateau EntryScenic Point · The road emerges onto the high plateau — flat, open, often snow-edged even in July. Reindeer frequently cross here.
Bjørgavegen Highest Point — 1,306mMountain Pass · The roof of the Snow Road. Sweeping views in every direction. Snowfields on north-facing slopes year-round.
Vassbygdi JunctionScenic Point · The road begins its spectacular descent into Aurlandsdalen (the wild valley). Optional detour to Hjelle.
LærdalEnd · End in Lærdal on the Sognefjord. Home to the Lærdal Tunnel (world's longest road tunnel at 24.5km) if you need to continue.
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