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strand. Thence on foot across the snow-fields of the S. Jostedalsbræ
(p. 105) and through the Veitestrandsskard to the Svphelle-Sæter and on
to Fjærland (p. 113), a fatiguing tour of a whole day (guide and
provisions necessary).
On the promontory opposite Solvorn, in a charming situation,
lies Vrnces, with its ‘giant tumuli’ (Kcempehouge) and the most
ancient ‘Stavekirke’ in Norway, dating possibly from the 11th cent,
(see p. 22). To the left towers the huge Molden (3645 ft.). On
the right, about 1/-2 hr. after leaving Solvorn, we pass the Guard Ytre
Kroken, famed for its orchards. A view is now obtained of the
Hestebra■, a part of the Jostedalsbræ to the N.W., to the right of
which is the Leirmohovd and more to the N. the hills of the
Krondal (see below). In 1/o hr. more the steamer touches at —
Marifjæren (*Jacob Thervi’s Inn), prettily situated on the
Ganpnefjord, a branch of the Lysterfjord, and the best
starting-point for a visit to the Jostedal (1V2-2 days ; see p. 105). A
beautiful walk may be taken hence up the hill to the N. W. to the old
church of Joranger, which commands a magnificent view of the
fjord and the Feigumsfos, a waterfall 650 ft. high on the E. bank.
To the S. of Marifjæren is Gaarden Hundshammer, whence part
of the Jostedalsbræ is visible towards the N. At the N.W.
extremity of the Gaupnefjord lies Røneid (p. 106), 3 Kit! distant,
reached by small boat in (2 hr. (or by road).
The Road feom Habifjæken to Sogndal (22 Kil., pay for 33) affords
a beautiful walk (6-7 hrs.) or drive (4-5 hrs.). The stations are all ‘fast’.
The hilly road passes the base of the Molden (see above), which is very
steep and not easily ascended on this side, and follows the course of
the Bygde-Elv. On the right, above us, lies Joranger. We pass a number
of farms and cottages, chiefly on the sunny side (Solside) of the valley,
and plantations of birches and alders. A little to the right lies Fet, with
its old church. At the highest point of the road (about 1200 ft.) we
obtain a view of the distant snow-monntains to the S. of the Sognefjord,
including the Fresviksbræ and the Rambræ. During the somewhat
steep descent we obtain a magnificent ’View of the scattered village of
Hafslo with the Ilafslovand and the mountains of the Sognefjord, and
at our feet lies —
8 Kil. (pay for 14) Hillestad, see above.
Beyond Hillestad the road skirts the E. bank of the Ha/slovand and
traverses a pine-wood, through which glimpses are obtained of the lake
and the Jostedalsbræ to the N. The Solvorn road diverges here to the
left. — Beyond Gaarden Oklevig the road attains its highest point, and
then descends the numerous zigzags of ’Gildreskreden (Skreien), where
great caution is necessary in driving. In descending we obtain a
magnificent view of the fjord. On our right rushes the Orrei-Elv,
descending from the Veitestrand and Hafslo lakes, and forming the
Helretesfos and Futesprang. Below us lies Xagleren. The road now skirts
the Barsnwsfjord. The glacier-worn rocks, with large isolated boulders
resting on them at places, should be observed here. The vegetation
gradually becomes richer, and oaks, elms, and ashes begin to appear. Passing
through the Børftul, a curious aperture in the rock, the road ascends to
the heights of Kvam, which afford another splendid view. At Gaarden
Loftesnces, on the opposite bank, the fjord contracts to a narrow channel,
and the Sogndalsfjord now begins. We then reach Hofslund (good inn),
the station for the adjacent Sogndal (p. 113), 14 Kil. (pav for 19) from
Hillestad.
The upper part of the Lysterfjord is grand and picturesque,
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