Skjervet

E 16 runs southeast from Flåmdal to the Hardangerfjord, reaching its highest point (262m/860ft) in 10km/6mi, at the south end of the Opelandsvatn. 1km/0.75mile beyond this is the beginning of the 3km/2-mi-long road (constructed 1863-70) through Skjervet, a valley enclosed by massive rock walls. To the left is the Skjervefoss, a waterfall on the Granvinelv.