Day 14 – Eidsvag to Trollstigen Camping (8 km out of Andalsnes)

49 miles (80 km) – Total so far: 862 miles (1,386 km)

I sat and chatted with the landlord last night about football and his cooking. He has a great place and seems to do everything himself. His bar would be a good place to watch a game, not sure about the beer though.

On a bright morning I left just after 10 and headed west on 62 and then on the much smaller 195. As fjord hugging roads go this is a decent one. Rolling hills of course, but practically deserted for 25 km until the ferry at Solsnes. It’s just a 12 minute crossing from there and onto the Andalsnes road, which is considerably flatter. Some shopping in Andalsnes then the 8 km out on the Trollstigen road to camping.

The Trollstigen is of course very famous for its hairpin switchbacks as on my opening page. The Trollveggen is the tallest vertical rock face in Europe. It stretches to 5950 feet from the valley to its highest peak, Store Trolltind. It was only climbed for the first time in 1958. The Trollstigen road opened in 1936, originally a trail, then a horse riding path. But that is for tomorrow. To complicate matters heavy rain tonight and into the first part of tomorrow. Forecasts disagree on how long it lasts for tomorrow. Views would be good for this road.

Distance 49.4 miles Time left 10:10 am Time arrived 4:00 pm Time riding Height gained