2013 sweden norway denmark

[charlyno]

July 13, 2013 (530 km) Finally we go. The bike is ready for a new adventure on the road. After a hearty breakfast we depart towards Goterborg. Today we are headed for the coast of Bohuslän in Swedish territory with its countless islands from the jagged and picturesque fishing villages. After 300 km we take a lunch break at a service station and then leave and leave the motorway at Stora Höga. The landscape changes suddenly and the monotony gives way to a magnificent landscape. Through the bridges we come to the island of Tjörn. The sun shining takes us up to the enchanting island of Klädesholmen or island herring in the southern most point of Tjörn with its fantastic cottage white and red. After a short walk through these beautiful homes we make a stop at the coffee bar located right above the restaurant Salt & Sill, renowned for its dishes herring. The place is really lovely with a great view of the coast. A huge three-masted sailing ship moored right in front of the bar (photo 1-14). Let unwillingly this beautiful place to head towards the island of Orust and in particular the small village of Mollönsund, in the south west of the island. It is the oldest fishing village on the coast of Bohuslän. Its picturesque harbor and the old fishermen's houses make it truly a little gem (photos 18-29). The Asciata the island we head towards a popular beach resort really picturesque. Smögen with its crowded and charming walk along the seafront and the picturesque fishermen's houses in my opinion is the most beautiful village of fishermen in the area. On one side restaurants, pubs and huge yachts and just around the corner the quiet absolute, with the colored houses and a view sula coast really extraordinary. From here with my wife, we enjoy a beautiful sunset while sitting on the cliffs, a light breeze cools the air and all around is tinged with orange. An incredible sight. (Photos 33-55). For the night we sleep at the Smögens Camping och Semesterby Smögens Camping and only 4 km from the village, where we booked a room.










July 14, 2013 (350 km) The day looks magnificent. The sun is shining and the temperature is around 22 degrees ideal for motorcycle riding. After a good coffee made with my mocha and a cooker and a good breakfast we head towards Tanum still in Swedish territory. The plain of Tanum was declared a World Heritage Site for its rock carvings dating back to the Bronze Age. Especially the famous Rock of Vitlycke 22 meters high is a kind of canvas that shows the beautiful engravings ranging from simple signs to the real works of rock art of incredible beauty and elegance. Beside the interesting Vitlycke museum that traces the history of the peoples who lived in this territory and a fantastic reconstruction of a village of that time (photos 59-81). It starts in the direction of Oslo. A Moss on Norwegian territory we leave the highway to reach the coast where we take the ferry to Horten. After 20 minutes we are already on the other side of Norway (photos 82-83). The landscape suddenly changes and we are in short of magnificent landscapes, mountains, small lakes and vast forests. Across the street 32 ​​and 40 for many kilometers along a river, along a stretch of Norway truly spectacular. A continuous succession of landscapes that take your breath away. We come to Nottoden to visit about 5 km west of the city on the E134 the magnificent wooden church Heddal (photos 114-132). It is the largest wooden church in the country built in 1242 and supported by 12 pillars of Norwegian pine. Very beautiful floral paintings in it that date back to 1668 and intricate wood carvings on exterior doors. Adjacent to the church is the small museum of rural life with some beautiful wooden houses, where we take advantage on the lawn for a short nap pampered by the afternoon sun. We continue for a short distance on the E134 and then take the FV651 a real pleasure from every point of view (photos 136-140). We come near Rjukan and exactly in the area of ​​Gaustablikk right on the shore of the lake where we find Kvitåvatn accommodation at the Gaustatoppen Vandrerhjem Kvitåvatn Fjellstoge. The scenery is fantastic and from here you can see the top of Gaustatoppen that will be our goal for tomorrow. After a hot shower and a good dinner of asparagus soup "homemade" it's time for bed.















July 15, 2013 (37 km) Today we have a very nice walk on top of Gaustatoppen (1,883 mt), considered by many the most beautiful mountain in Norway. After breakfast and prepared the need to tackle the climb we head into motion towards Stavsro about 8 km from our hotel at an altitude of 1,173 mt. right on the shore of the lake Heddrsvann. The road is magnificent and the scenery just amazing (photos 142-146). We park the bike and in the company of several people begin the long climb of about 3.5 hours through unspoiled nature and a fantastic landscape (photos 147-194). Is the sun occasionally peeking through the clouds illuminating a surreal light across the surrounding landscape. Finally we arrive at the shelter Gaustahytta located next to the radio tower NATO with a thick fog and a temperature of 5 degrees. We know that in the afternoon the weather will change and will be out of the sun. We take the opportunity for a good coffee and a hot chocolate to regain his strength. Between a sandwich and the other next to me I hear the Italians and so I take this opportunity to get acquainted with Michele, Naples resident in Denmark, Natalie, his girlfriend and Fernando Canadian who works right there in the bar (photo 196). We spend a good hour to chat about this and that and of course of our trip. Fernando shows very kind and considered that few Italians who come over for the occasion offers us the sweet specialty of the house. The weather forecast does not deny, and so at last the sun shines again and open our eyes to a view just amazing. After a photo together we prepare to face the descent until reaching back to the car park (photos 199-239). The sky is blue back and a magnificent sun illuminates the peak of the mountain. We need to do a little 'spending, so we decide to go into town in Rjukan through a fantastic way between the mountains (photos 240-257). Returned to our room after a delicious dinner, we take advantage to a digestive stroll on the banks of the lake to see the sun set behind the mountains (photos 258-260).



















July 16, 2013 (120 km) Another wonderful day. We have breakfast and head in the direction of Dalen. Magnificent scenery along the way 37 and 38 present themselves at every turn. Mountains, vast forests, lakes and waterfalls. It 'a succession of emotions endless. In one of these idyllic surroundings on the banks of a lake in the absolute quiet and surrounded by nature do the lunch break. Can not miss the coffee with mocha and gas cooker. That crackle output of coffee, aroma wafting through the air and breathtaking scenery give me every time an indescribable feeling. I tell my wife the experience of North Cape in 2004 with my friend Victor, I was reminded of all the times I've made coffee along the way and that I take this opportunity here to say goodbye (photos 264-282). We come to Dalen early and are staying at the Buoy Camping. The small village is situated on the banks of a lake colonized by a myriad of beavers. It's so hot that we decided to visit the nearby church of Eidsborg on RV45 for Høydalsmo in shorts! After just 4 km we arrive in a beautiful wooden church built in the fourteenth century. The place is really lovely and the adjacent cemetery on the hill with a beautiful view of a lake is very picturesque (photos 286-307) On the way back we pass to visit the Dalen Hotel built in 1894 entirely of wood and it looks very similar to a church (Photos 308-310). From the campsite part of a beautiful path of about 2 kilometers around the lake and along the river and on which you can admire the numerous servants of beavers who still live in these parts. The owners of the camp tell us we need to go after the 23 to be lucky and meet them .. but I with my luck I can get a close encounter with one of these delightful animals that quietly let himself be photographed and then enter his lair. On the path there is an abundance of incredible wild strawberries and take the opportunity to eat so many to empty an entire trail! I take this opportunity to give me a walk in the icy waters of the river, but after a while 'I am forced to leave the water is so cold it hurts your feet! (Photos 311-337) Let's go back in the evening for another walk but this time we are not so lucky with the beavers (photos 339-344).

















July 17, 2013 (150 km) It starts with a beautiful sunny day. Today we are going on the Lysefjord. Still breathtaking scenery along the way on the road 45 from which we reach the 9 for a short distance and then continue on FV337 (photos 345-353) in the region of Setesdalen a large area characterized by wooded hills and mountain valley dotted with lakes, one true spectacle of nature (photos 345-353). The weather begins to change and threatening clouds did not promise anything good. We have entered the region of Sirdal access point to Lysebotn. The scenery is just amazing (355-376). A succession of lakes and winding roads. The vegetation is almost no sign that here is very cold during the winter in fact the road is only open from mid-June to mid-September. Finally the Lysenfjorden. Through 27 sharp hairpin bends and an altitude difference of 1,000 meters Lysebotn come to where we are staying at the Tourist Cabin Lysefjorden a short walk from the ferry. The weather has improved and the fjord is presented in all its extraordinary beauty (photos 378-406). Stowed luggage after about two hour of relaxation take the bike to "make up" the 27 hairpin bends until Oygardsstolen Cafe also called the "Eagle's Nest" with its panoramic terrace overlooking of Lysebotn. From here the path for one of the most popular attractions in Norway, the Kjeragbolten a huge oval-shaped boulder wedged between two walls, which is reached after a difficult walk of 10 km (A / R). It 'sa bit late to get on and decide to postpone the next day. In the meantime, we meet once again Michael and Natalie just returned from the excursion (photos 407-429). After a brief chat we leave them to head back to our accommodation. After dinner, a nice walk along the river that runs along the ridge of rock overlooking the sea in peace and absolute quiet. (Photos 430-443)






















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