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Day 8 of 17 · Gaupne · The Classic Fjords & Mountains of Western Norway
Day 8 — Nigardsbreen Glacier & Jostedal
AT BASEglacial lake kayaking
An active 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).
- programme
- 7 h
- Kayaking on the glacial waters of Jostedalsbreen National ParkInterest nature 304 h
- Visit the historic Urnes Stave Church across the fjordInterest nature 303 h
To add if time allows: Leisurely walk to the roaring Feigefossen Waterfall (2 h)
Bad-weather option — something else that day — Visit the historic Urnes Stave Church across the fjord
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