Route line of Vikafjellsvegen

Vestland · Norway

Vikafjellsvegen

Rv1313Vik (Sognefjord) to Vossevangen (Voss)

Distance42.2 mi68 km
Drive time1 h 24 minon the road
DifficultyModeratetightness 5 of 10

A three-world journey from the Sognefjord shore to an alpine plateau and down into deep Voss valleys, via dramatic hairpin bends.

Rv13 climbs from the Sognefjord at Vik through a series of hairpin bends at Holesvingane onto a high mountain plateau dotted with icy lakes before descending through the steep Myrkdalen valley toward Voss. The route passes the Sendefossen waterfall mid-climb and the celebrated Tvindefossen waterfall near the Voss end, giving drivers one of western Norway’s most varied mountain-to-fjord experiences. Despite its dramatic scenery the road is fully paved and navigable by motorhomes in summer, though winter conditions require caution.

Scenery

MountainValleyLakesCoast

Where it runs

Vik (Sognefjord)Start · Vestland
Vossevangen (Voss)End · Vestland

Character

Corners39bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient13%≈ 1-in-8
Hairpins5tight bends
Climb1,141 mtotal ascent
Summit1,012 mhighest point of the line · 3,320 ft

Elevation

under 4%4–8%over 8%6 – 1,012 m
summit 500 m1,000 m 0 mi21 mi42 mi

Hazards

  • tight hairpin bends at Holesvingane
  • snow and ice on high plateau (spring/autumn)
  • limited overtaking room on narrow sections
  • seasonal winter closures possible

Sources: Road geometry © OpenStreetMap contributors

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