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Re: The way to Geiranger
« Reply #15 on: October 03, 2013, 22:39:16 »
I agree with Preikestolen, this is (if you are in the right fysical condition that is...  ;D ) a real must-do-hike there.

You can also decide to do Rd 13 on your way back from Geiranger, and something really spectacular is taking the ferry to Lyseboth (from Forsand). From Lyseboth, the road goes up an apr 600 m granite wall with spectacular hairpins. On the top there is an visitor centre, parked as an 'UFO' overseeing the Lysefjord.

From here, you can do one of the most spectacular hikes imaginable: To the famous Kjeragbolten:



OH MY GOD... what a photo!Bernard where is that?Bungee jumping at Vim 16 from that spot  ;D

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Re: The way to Geiranger
« Reply #16 on: October 03, 2013, 22:56:16 »
I am to affraid to look at it  :-\
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Re: The way to Geiranger
« Reply #17 on: October 04, 2013, 13:20:20 »
Its the Kjeragsbolten, Manos. Near to the village of Lyseboth, at the Lysefjord. The road down to Lyseboth is also STUNNING:



You can only reach Lyseboth by ferry from Forsand or by this road!

The visitorcentre on top of that road and the start for the hike to the Kjeragsbolten:

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Re: The way to Geiranger
« Reply #18 on: October 04, 2013, 14:41:28 »
Waoooooooo! Hope we do that !  ;D
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Re: The way to Geiranger
« Reply #19 on: October 04, 2013, 19:28:22 »
Its simply to far from Geiranger for a day's trip, Giles. But it is manageable for all participants on either their way up to Geiranger, or the way down ;)

I would do it on the way down. Just follow Rd 13 south till Forsand, and from there, take the ferry to Lysboth. From Forsand you can do the hike to Preikestolen as well:

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Re: The way to Geiranger
« Reply #20 on: October 04, 2013, 20:19:40 »
wonderful  
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Re: The way to Geiranger
« Reply #21 on: October 06, 2013, 07:21:56 »
You can´t see the climbing road when riding. The rocky road from the top is beautiful to.

Maybe I´m to lazy to climb or like the beer to much. Two attempts for a walk, but have instead at the campsite start to drink beer instead.
Third time I took the ferry from Lauvvika(northeast from Stavanger) to Lysebotn.
 

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Re: The way to Geiranger
« Reply #22 on: October 07, 2013, 16:04:28 »
Its simply to far from Geiranger for a day's trip, Giles. But it is manageable for all participants on either their way up to Geiranger, or the way down ;)

I would do it on the way down. Just follow Rd 13 south till Forsand, and from there, take the ferry to Lysboth. From Forsand you can do the hike to Preikestolen as well:



2 weeks i assume are not enough for me to visit all these + our  meeting. Thanks Bernard for the briefing . ;)

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Re: The way to Geiranger
« Reply #23 on: October 11, 2013, 01:58:02 »
Please be careful if you decide to visit "Prekestolen". Last tuesday (oct. 8. 2013) a man fell off and was killed  :(
I have not heard anyone having an accident there before, but it's better to be safe than sorry...

Original article (in Norwegian): http://www.vg.no/nyheter/innenriks/artikkel.php?artid=10135968

Google translate version in English: http://translate.google.no/translate?sl=no&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=no&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vg.no%2Fnyheter%2Finnenriks%2Fartikkel.php%3Fartid%3D10135968&act=url

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Re: The way to Geiranger
« Reply #24 on: October 11, 2013, 10:05:47 »
Please be careful if you decide to visit "Prekestolen". Last tuesday (oct. 8. 2013) a man fell off and was killed  :(
I have not heard anyone having an accident there before, but it's better to be safe than sorry...

Original article (in Norwegian): http://www.vg.no/nyheter/innenriks/artikkel.php?artid=10135968

Google translate version in English: http://translate.google.no/translate?sl=no&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=no&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vg.no%2Fnyheter%2Finnenriks%2Fartikkel.php%3Fartid%3D10135968&act=url

Too pity for him ,im so sad for hearing this . :(

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Re: The way to Geiranger
« Reply #25 on: October 11, 2013, 12:06:25 »
Well, read this too: http://www.aftenbladet.no/nyheter/lokalt/ryfylke/Preikestolen-dodsfall-kan-ha-vart-planlagt-3270085.html#.Ule9MFCnrY.
It seems that it might be suicide and if that is so, then there is no point in turning the world upside down.

But still, of cause, be carefull out there!
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Re: The way to Geiranger
« Reply #26 on: October 11, 2013, 18:52:07 »
It seems that it might be suicide and if that is so, then there is no point in turning the world upside down.
But still, of cause, be carefull out there!

Thanks' Bønne. I was not aware of that.

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Re: The way to Geiranger
« Reply #27 on: October 12, 2013, 18:15:40 »
Erik have soon answered this question by a " I prefer" but I'd like some other advices in the fact to take boat in Denmark (Hirtshals) to go to Norway or going to Copenhagen and take the boat to Helsingborg or the bridge to Malmo.
Thank you for advices  ;) What's the "best way "  ;D
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Re: The way to Geiranger
« Reply #28 on: October 12, 2013, 18:33:58 »

Head west to Stavanger and from Flekkefjord, follow Rd 44 west. At Sandnes,  turn north on Route nr. 13 and follow it the whole way up north. It is one of the most diverse and stunning routes I have riden in Norway.

The visitors centre near Lysefjord is a place which offers an excellent (and for Norwegian standards) affordable buffet restaurant; its on your right handside overlooking the 'Golden Gate' bridge to Forsand; just near the ferry port.

Think I have something like this; I' m afraid of so much ferries and bridge  ??? Am I true ???

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Re: The way to Geiranger
« Reply #29 on: October 12, 2013, 20:01:47 »
One route is also Kiel-Oslo but you need to be 4 persons in one cabin to keep down the cost.
Lowest price is how you will spend the nights during your route and how much you travelling each day.

In Norway you can choose route whatever. Your eyes will see a new postcard every 20 second even if you are following the coast or go the straight way directly north.

Don't miss Lysebotn

 

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