Riksvegen Old Road is a unique piece of engineering along Eidfjord Lake

Located in the Vestland county of Norway, Riksvegen Old Road is a scenic drive along the Eidfjordvatnet (Eidfjord Lake).

Eidfjordvatnet Old Road

Where is the Riksvegen Old Road?

The road is located in the western part of the country, in the municipality of Eidfjord. This famous road is a unique piece of engineering.

Is the Riksvegen Old Road open to vehicles?

The Riksvegen old road is totally paved but closed to vehicles. Only bicycles and pedestrians are allowed. Along the way, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Eidfjordvatnet (Eidfjord Lake).

How long is the Riksvegen Old Road?

The old road is 2.3 km (1.42 miles) long, running along the western shore of the lake. It includes a tunnel opened by King Oscar II, once used by motor vehicles. There is a high risk of rock slides.

What’s the Eidfjordtunnelen?

The old road beside Eidfjord Lake was bypassed by the Eidfjordtunnelen, a tunnel part of the Norwegian National Road 7 (Rv7). The new road is wider and has many more tunnels to replace the narrow, old road and all its turns.
Pic: Nicolas Canciani

 

 

 

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