Norway and Iceland Seventeen-Day In-Depth Tour (Elf Road, Atlantic Road)

June 17, Geiranger - Eagle Road - Elf Road - Atlantic Road - Molde Leaving the town of Geiranger, you will find Eagle Road, known for its 11 consecutive hairpin bends. Along the way, there are many scenic viewpoints with unique architectural features (such as Flydalsjuvet, Nesvingen, Gudbrandsjuvet, etc.), which are excellent spots to overlook the fjords. The most unmissable point is the highest point at the turn—Ørnesvingen Eagle's Wing Viewpoint. We stopped here to take photos, but due to the morning fog, the fjord scenery was not as beautiful as the previous day. After Eagle Road comes Elf Road, which is part of Route 63 and one of Norway's most memorable tourist attractions. It is also winding and thrilling. It is said that Elf Road took 8 years to build and was constructed using simple tools from the 1930s, showcasing the superb engineering skills of the Norwegians and their extreme love for roads. On Mount Bispen, there are two excellent viewpoints to admire the scenery of Elf Road. When we arrived here, the wind was so strong that we were almost blown away. Unfortunately, due to the weather, Elf Road was closed. After waiting for more than an hour, there was still no sign of it opening, so we had to give up and take a detour to the Atlantic Road, which added three hours to our journey. Due to its unique architectural features, the Atlantic Road is called the Road to Heaven by many. Eight winding bridges connect the small islands along the way like pearls. The Atlantic Road also has a famous broken bridge, the Storseisundet Bridge, known as 'The road to nowhere.' It not only has a spectacular and beautiful curve but also incorporates artistic elements into the bridge construction. The designer used visual errors to twist the bridge body into a strange angle, giving the illusion that there is no road ahead when vehicles approach! There are four viewing points on the Atlantic Road where people can stop and stay. Eldhus Island can be said to be the most colorful rest point on the Atlantic Road. The 550-meter-long scenic trail around the island allows people to enjoy the beautiful scenery 360° while getting close to the Atlantic Ocean. On the side of the island near the road, a hidden visitor service center appears, offering parking, tourist information, restroom services, as well as exquisite light meals and rich coffee. In addition, I saw many fishing enthusiasts fishing on both sides of the bridge. There are specially designed fishing roads here that do not affect the smooth flow of the entire road.