Sognefjellet National Tourist Route
Sognefjellsvegen
Norway's highest mountain pass road, peaking at 1,434 meters. It crosses glaciers and snowfields to link Lom with the Sognefjord at Skjolden.
The Sognefjellet National Tourist Route (Route 55) is about 108 km long. It climbs from Lom along the Bøvra valley, crosses the pass at 1,434 meters, then drops steeply to Skjolden on the Sognefjord. It is one of Norway's 18 National Tourist Routes. Along the way you will see glaciers, snowfields, alpine lakes and the Hurrungane peaks, with several viewpoints and art installations. Sognefjellshytta mountain lodge is a good place to rest. Driving the route takes about 2.5 hours, but it is worth leaving half a day for stops and photos. The road is closed in winter. Opening dates follow announcements from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.
Opening hours
Open approx. mid-May–October
Nearby sights
- Fannaråki
- Store Skagastølstind
- Vettisfossen
- Turtagrø
- Galdhøpiggen
- Mímisbrunnr Klimapark 2469
- Spiterstulen
- Glittertind