Dovrefjell Attractions
From Dombås E 6 runs northeast through the Hinddal and climbs into the Dovrefjell, the highest peak in which is Snøhetta (2,286m/7,500ft). Here the coniferous forest gives place to stunted birch-trees, but these in turn soon disappear.
E 6 is now following the line of the old Kongsvei (Royal Road), along which for several centuries the Norwegian kings traveled to Trondheim for their coronation. In another 10km/6mi it reaches Fokstua (alt. 982m/3,222ft). To the left begins the high moorland region of Fokstumyren, the haunt of many birds (nature reserve). To the right is a view of Fokstuhø (1,716m/5,630ft), which can be climbed in 2.5-3 hours.
E 6 continues over the moor. To the right can be seen Falketind (1,684m/5,525ft), to the left, 8km/5mi farther on, a long lake, the Vålåsjø. At the end of the lake a side road leads to Dovregubbens Hall (food and accommodation).
E 6 is now following the line of the old Kongsvei (Royal Road), along which for several centuries the Norwegian kings traveled to Trondheim for their coronation. In another 10km/6mi it reaches Fokstua (alt. 982m/3,222ft). To the left begins the high moorland region of Fokstumyren, the haunt of many birds (nature reserve). To the right is a view of Fokstuhø (1,716m/5,630ft), which can be climbed in 2.5-3 hours.
E 6 continues over the moor. To the right can be seen Falketind (1,684m/5,525ft), to the left, 8km/5mi farther on, a long lake, the Vålåsjø. At the end of the lake a side road leads to Dovregubbens Hall (food and accommodation).
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Dovrefjell National Park
After reaching its highest point to the north of Hjerkinn, E 6 descends the valley of the Driva through the Dovrefjell National Park. Here there is a rich variety of mountain flora, and musk-oxen and wild reindeer can also be seen.
Kongsvoll Fjellstue
In 12km/7.5mi from Dovrefjell National Park the E6 comes to the Kongsvoll Fjellstue (alt. 887m/2,910ft), the newest of the fjellstuer (mountain inns) on the Dovrefjell. 750m/820yd farther on, off the road, is a botanic garden.
Kongsvoll is the base from which to climb the Sødre Knutshø (1,690m/5,545ft; 35 hours) to the east, and the starting-point of a walk (45 hours) to the Reinheim hut (key in Kongsvoll), from which it is another four hours to the summit of Snøhetta (2,286m/7,500ft).
Kongsvoll is the base from which to climb the Sødre Knutshø (1,690m/5,545ft; 35 hours) to the east, and the starting-point of a walk (45 hours) to the Reinheim hut (key in Kongsvoll), from which it is another four hours to the summit of Snøhetta (2,286m/7,500ft).
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Oppdal
The Gudbrandsdal Valley past Rise opens up. To the right rises the steep-sided Ålmenberg (1,340m/4,397ft; three hours' climb from Oppdal). The road then comes to Oppdal, a road junction and tourist center. E 6 continues northeast to Trondheim (122km/76mi). Road 70 diverges to the left and runs through the Sunndal to Kristiansund (165km/103mi).
