Norwegian Scenic Route Rondane

Norwegian Scenic Route Rondane is a 75-kilometre drive through the borderland between high mountains and old cultural landscapes, with close views towards Rondane National Park.

Across Norway recommended route

We recommend starting the drive at Venabygdsfjellet and heading north to Folldal, with a detour to Sollia Church and Enden.

The route follows a landscape that changes gradually rather than dramatically. Broad valleys, mountain farms and open terrain lead towards the distinctive peaks of Rondane, several of which rise above 2,000 metres. The slower rhythm of the scenery is part of the experience, giving the route a calm and spacious character.

Rondane has long inspired Norwegian artists and writers, and the combination of high mountains, low winter light and open landscapes remains one of the defining qualities of the area.

Stops along the route

Official stops include Atnbrufossen Waterworks Museum, Sohlbergplassen, Kjøllen, Strømbu and Folldal mines.

Sohlbergplassen is one of the route’s best-known viewpoints and frames the Rondane mountains from the road. Strømbu provides another important stopping point and access to the surrounding mountain landscape.

Travel information

Norwegian Scenic Route Rondane runs between Folldal and Venabygdsfjellet on road 27, with an additional section from Sollia Church to Enden on road 219. The route ranges from about 700 to 1,060 metres above sea level.

Unlike several of Norway’s high-mountain scenic roads, Rondane is open to traffic throughout the year, although winter weather can still affect driving conditions.

A route for a slower pace

Rondane is well suited to travellers who want to combine driving with short walks, cultural stops and views towards the national park. The route is not about one single dramatic attraction; its strength lies in the continuity of the mountain landscape and the close relationship between nature and long-established settlement.