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Scenic Valley Roads

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Scenic valley roads around Oppdal offer travelers relaxed mountain drives through wide valleys, open farmland, and surrounding peaks. These roads are ideal for visitors who enjoy slow travel and changing natural scenery without demanding hiking routes. Driving through the valleys allows visitors to experience the scale of the landscape, with clear views of mountains, rivers, and seasonal colors. Short stops along the way provide excellent photo opportunities and peaceful moments in nature.

What to See & Do

  • 🛣️ Drive through the lush Drivdalen valley, following the winding Driva River 🌊
  • 📸 Photograph the mirror-like reflections of Trollheimen in Lake Ångardsvatnet 🏔️
  • 🪨 Visit Magalaupet to see the powerful river-carved potholes and gorges 🌊
  • 🐄 Experience quiet rural life by passing historic wooden mountain farms 🏠
  • 🌿 Observe the unique flora of the region, especially in the spring and summer 🌸

How to Get There

  • 🚗 Best explored by car to reach the remote ends of the side valleys 🗺️
  • 🚲 Suitable for experienced cyclists looking for paved, scenic mountain roads 🏁
  • 📍 Access Storlidalen and Sunndalsøra via the beautiful Highway 70 🛣️
  • 🚆 Use Oppdal town as your central hub before heading out on valley drives 🚉

Travel Tips

  • ⚠️ Drive carefully on narrow roads and be prepared for meeting tractors or sheep 🐑
  • ⏱️ Allow extra time for frequent photo stops as every turn offers a new view 📷
  • ☀️ Visit during the “golden hour” for the most dramatic valley photography 🌄
  • 🚧 Check road conditions at 175.no, especially for high-altitude toll roads 📋

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🏘️ 10:00 AM – Depart from Oppdal town and head west on Highway 70 🚗
  • 🌊 11:00 AM – Stop at Magalaupet for photos of the dramatic river gorge 📸
  • 🏞️ 12:30 PM – Reach Storlidalen for a picnic break by Lake Ångardsvatnet 🥪
  • 🏘️ 02:00 PM – Return to Oppdal or continue toward the Sunndal fjords 🏁

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: All year round (weather permitting)

Entry Fee:

Free

Best Time to Visit:

: Late spring to autumn for clear driving conditions

Location

📌Scenic valley roads around Oppdal, Norway

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