Vindhellavegen, Historic mountain trail near Borgund, Norway
The Vindhellavegen route features four sharp hairpin turns built on high stone foundation walls, climbing through rocky mountain terrain in western Norway.
The road section was constructed in the 1840s to replace the original King's Road from the 1790s, using innovative engineering techniques for mountain passage.
This road section represents Norwegian transportation evolution, connecting eastern and western regions as part of the primary route between Oslo and Bergen.
The hiking trail begins 300 meters east of Borgund Stave Church, with additional parking facilities available at Rimskjold, including restroom access.
The road design maintains a steep 1:5 gradient through four 180-degree turns, demonstrating early Norwegian mountain engineering without explosives.
GPS coordinates: 61.04580,7.80291
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:42
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