Rogaland · Norway
Jæren
Fv44Ogna to Bore
Fv44, the Nordsjøvegen, runs flat along the North Sea from Ogna to Bore, past drystone-walled farmland, the Kvassheim lighthouse and the long sand at Borestranden. When the crosswind gets up, the beach starts arriving on the road.
A National Tourist Route on county road 44, the Nordsjovegen, following the flat North Sea coast of southwestern Norway between Ogna and Bore. The easy open route runs past long sandy beaches such as Borestranden, drystone-walled farmland and the Kvassheim lighthouse. Mind the strong coastal crosswinds, blowing sand and slow farm traffic.
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Where it runs24.4 mi · point to point
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busiest around mile 19Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%2 – 77.7 mFrom the road
Points of interest3 stops
- KleppevardenViewpoint22 mi in
- BondenLandmark19 mi in
- KrosshaugLandmark20 mi in
Hazards
- Strong coastal crosswinds
- Blowing sand
- Slow agricultural traffic
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“With miles of sandy beaches and sand dunes, only broken by boulders and salmon rivers, it offers stunning views of open skies, wide horizons, and endless ocean.”
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