Day 7 of 17 · Gaupne · The Classic Fjords & Mountains of Western Norway

Day 7 — Nigardsbreen Glacier & Jostedal

AT BASEhigh mountain pass

An easy day at your base in Gaupne, with no driving and plenty of free time.

Stage 3 · Gaupne · Norway

≈ approximate position — the point found is 28 km from the expected place

We sleep in Gaupne, 27.2 km from the place visited

days 6–8 3 nights ≈ 2 h 14 by road and boat≈ 92 kmfrom an approximate positionclimate favourable

Interest of the place — nature 30. Based on: nature reserve; glacier reached from the stage (Nigardsbreen).

Scenic drive and short walks along the Sognefjellet National Tourist Route
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4 h 30

To add if time allows: Visit the historic Urnes Stave Church across the fjord (3 h) · Leisurely walk to the roaring Feigefossen Waterfall (2 h)

“Visit the historic Urnes Stave Church across the fjord” is no longer on this day: moved to day 8 (same base) — days at the same base balanced.

Bad-weather option — something else that day — Visit the historic Urnes Stave Church across the fjord

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