Road 55 (Norway) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
road in Innlandet and Vestland, Norway
About Road 55 (Norway)
At 1,434 metres above sea level the Sognefjellet is the highest mountain pass in Northern Europe, and it is only accessible in the summer with a varying opening time. Sognefjellet lies on the northern edge ofJotunheimenand south of Breheimen mountain range. At Lom in Ottadalen branch of Gudbrandsdalen valley route 55 connects to route 15 (Otta-Stryn). Ottadalen valley runs along the south edge of Reinheimen national park, a wide mountain range and plateau. About 1 hour upstream from Lom road 15 connects toGeirangerroad which is part ofRoad 63 (Norway). Work on the road through the mountain pass began in 1936 when the ministry of social affairs wanted to create jobs for unemployed young people. Some 100 from Sognefjord area and 100 from Oppland county joined and the road was completed in 19
Where to Stay in Road 55 (Norway)
- 🏨Sognefjellshytta
- 🏨Turtagrø hotel
Road 55 (Norway) Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 8 sections including: