Panoramavegen

Panoramavegen across Golsfjellet between Gravset near Hemsedal and Ulnes near Fagernes is a 43 km long panoramic road with a scenic view from start to end – regardless of direction. Panoramavegen has partly tarmac in the beginning and at the end, but great gravel over the plateau.

I started from Hemsedal heading north and rode through lush forests out of Hemsedal before I reached the plateau. When you have the majestic mountain Skogshorn behind you, you will reach Lykkja, Norway’s highest agricultural village. Continuing, the plateau offers spectacular mountain views and serene lakes that dots the landscape everywhere. The wide and great quality gravel road provides stunning panoramic views at every turn, providing a ever-changing scenery.

Wild life spotting

For all kind of outdoor enthusiasts, the Panoramavegen over Golsfjellet is a gem. The area is a haven for hiking, fishing, wildlife watching – and motorcycle riding. Numerous trails lead you through pristine nature reserves, where you can spot reindeer, moose, and a variety of bird species.

Riding Panoramavegen is absolutely not about the destination, but the journey and the sceanary along the way. Take your time to explore hidden gems, enjoy the tranquility of the Norwegian countryside. The Panoramavegen over Golsfjellet offers something for all riders. All though the road is gravel, the quality is good, so here you can pass with any type of motorcycle.

Pro tip! The Panoramic road is only one of many gravel roads on the plateau itself. Vary your route the 2nd time you pass it – or why not make a round trip up there? Zoom in and have a close look at Google Maps to discover all the opportunities.

In the area

If you are arriving from south, maybe you came via Fanitullvegen? That’s another great gravel road going north/south, between Ål and Hemsedal. When you arrive at Fagernes, you have no less than 4 (of in total 28) stave churches lined up for you: Øye, Høre, Lomen and Hegge stave churches are all waiting for you, your camera and Instagram. And if you decide to visit them, Kvernhusene (the mill houses) at Leine – is just in line with the churches and on a great gravel road. Well worth a stop.