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(2885 ft.; 5 M*. long"), above which towers the Breiddalsegyen, with
the Djupeaseggen (5380 ft.) to the W. and the Vatsnendegyen to
the S. We then proceed to the W., skirting the Djupvande, a
chain of lakes, the first and lowest of which, the Langvand (2 M.
long), sweeps round towards the N. Just beyond this lake, in the
valley, we cross the boundary between the districts of Christiania
and ltomsdal, while to the left rises the huge, glacier-clad
Opblus-eyy (5150 ft.), forming the boundary of the district of Nordre
Bergenhus. Coffee and milk may be obtained here at the Fjeldstue
at the foot of the Stavbrakkene.
We next ascend to the highest Djupvund (3295 ft.), the water
of which flows to the E. to the Otta and the Laagen. To the W.
rise huge walls of rock, beyond which are the slopes of a
snow-field, of which the Rindalshorn (5948 ft.) forms the central point.
Beyond the Djupvand we reach the watershed (3405 ft.) and
the winding new **Road, this end of which is about 3300 ft. higher
than the other end at Maeraak, which is 10(/o M. distant (6 M. as
the crow flies). In this respect and in its rapid succession of the
most imposing mountain-views, it has no equal in the country.
Beyond the watershed the road skirts the Kolbeinavand and then
makes a wide sweep to the E. round the foot of the Storbaren
(5785 ft.), at the E. corner of which lies the Viavand. It then
leads to the W. across another watershed and descends through
the Djupednl, with its four small lakes, to the Kvam-Sceter and
the Ørje-Sater. To the right rise the Saathorn (5830 ft.),
Vindanshorn, and Grindalshorn (5030 ft.); to the left are the
Rundhorn (4900 ft.), Ftydalshorn, Jervkuppen, and Blaahorn. — About
21/2 M. before reaching Mæraak, we pass the *Flydalsjuvet (p. 187).
Finally, passing Hole and the church, we reach Maraak (p. 186).
From Grotlid through the Videdal to the Stryxsvaxd
AXD VlSXÆS.
This route fakes 9-10 hrs. walking (including short rests), besides
about 12 31. of driving and 7 31. of rowing. Guide to Skaare 5 kr.,
necessary; IIobse 11 kr., almost indispensable on account of the bogs and
brooks, though riding is at places very uncomfortable. No good quarters
are passed on the way; those who wish to accomplish the whole distance
in one day must make a very’ early start. Though not unaccompanied
by difficulty, this route is one of the finest fjeld-routes in the country,
affording a series of grand mountain-views; it should not be attempted in
the opposite direction.
The road ends about M. beyond Grotlid. About 5 min.
farther on we cross a bridge over the Otta, here descending from
the Breiddalsvand (see above), and then ascend to the S.W. along
the left hank of the Maarua-Elv. In front, a little to the left, is
the Storeløfta. — In 40 min. we reach the Heilstuguvand (to the
left), which we then skirt for 3/4hr. To the left is the
Skridulaup-bra; in front, a little to the left, is the Maaraadal, from which
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