Route map showing motorcycle journey toward a glacier in southern Norway
Route: The journey leads to a glacier located in the southern third of Norway.
Difficulty: Fully paved roads
Traffic: Very low-traffic roads
Distance: 252 km
Motorcycle touring through fjord region in Norway on a sunny summer day
If you wish, you can also spend an extra day in Bergen, where there are many attractions and a cable car to the panoramic viewpoint (as described in the tour guide). Early in the morning, we continue north with the goal of reaching the Briksdal Glacier today. It is another beautiful July day as we ride past numerous fjords, crossing them via bridges and ferries.
Scenic fjord crossing route with mountains and bridges in Norway
Quiet Norwegian road through rural village landscape
Motorcycle touring on empty scenic road in fjord region of Norway
The route is very quiet, with almost no traffic. In a larger village, we stop for lunch and a short sightseeing break before continuing our journey toward the glacier.
Motorcycle parked near fjord village during scenic lunch stop in Norway
We head south along a fjord, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The mountains reflect in the calm water, the weather is perfect, and finally the mighty glacier appears in front of us.
Briksdal Glacier emerging at the end of a fjord valley in Norway
About 300 meters before the tourist center, we reach the campsite. We set up our tent so that the glacier remains in full view at all times. The campsite attracts travelers from all over the world and even has a sauna, which is perfect for warming up in the evening. We take a rest day here and hike the 2 km trail to the glacier. Horse-drawn carriage rides are also available. At the glacier’s edge, guided glacier hikes with ice axes and crampons are offered, which we join for about €60. The 1.5-hour glacier walk is an unforgettable experience. Back at the campsite, we buy a souvenir in the shop before continuing our journey north the next day.
Tourists walking toward Briksdal Glacier along scenic mountain trail
Campsite near Briksdal Glacier surrounded by mountains and glacier landscape
 

 

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