Tindevegen is a scenic Alpine road through Norway's highest peaks

Tindevegen is a high mountain road located in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. Open from May to November, it's a toll road that provides access to Jotunheimen. With an automatic toll station and several viewpoints, Tindevegen is known as the "Roof of Norway."

Tindevegen

How Long is Tindevegen?

The road is 32 km (20 miles) long, running from Øvre Årdal to Turtagrø. It’s suitable for cars, RVs, and small buses.

Is Tindevegen Open in Winters?

Running through a very scenic landscape, the road tops out at 1,322m (4,337ft) above sea level. It's one of the highest roads of the country. It’s open from May to November.

Is the Tindevegen Road Dangerous?

The road, also known as ‘The High Peaks Road,’ is fully paved but it features narrow and steep sections, hitting a 12.5% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps.

Is the Tindevegen Road worth the drive?

The road offers scenic views of the Jotunheimen mountains and the Sognefjord. Driving along Tindevegen, you'll experience panoramic vistas, hairpin turns, and the beauty of Norway's highest roads. It is also the shortest land connection between Bergen and Trondheim.

 

 

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