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and pursues an E. direction. The height first reached is the W. spur of
the rocky amphitheatre which encloses the huge basin (Boln) lying to
the N. In order to reach the highest point the use of an ice-axe (Isøxe)
is sometimes necessary.
The Rødsheim route continues to follow the E. hank of the
Visa. We cross the Grjota, the Smiugjela, and the Gokra. The
Visa is lost to view in its deep channel, bnt we follow the margin
of its ravine. An ascent of a few hundred paces to the E. of the
path leads to the Visdals-Ssetre (2960 ft.), where fair quarters for
the night are obtainable (particularly at the Øvrebø-Saier).
The Gokraskard, an excellent point of view which may be ascended
hence, commands a survey of the Uladalstinder to the S., Galdhøpiggen
to the S.W., and Hestbræpiggene to the W. — A still finer point is the
Lauvhø (6710 ft.), whence the Glittertind is also visible.
From the Visdal sæters we may also ascend the Gokkerdal, between
the Lauvhø on the X. and Gokkeraxelen on the S., to the pass of the
Finhals (3S85 ft.). Following the Finhals-Elv thence and crossing Ihe
Smaadals-Elv in the Smaadal, we may turn to the right to the
Smaadals-Soeter (3905 ft.), from which the huge Kvitingskjølen (6975 ft.) to the X.
may be ascended. The next points reached are the Smørlid-Sæter and the
Xaaver-Sater on Lake Thessen. Thence across the lake and past the
Oxe/os to Storvik on the Vaagevand, see p. 130. This route commands
fine views of the Galdhøpiggen and the Glittertind, but the Smaadal itself
is uninteresting. — Those who take this route in the reverse direction
should observe that, about lhr. beyond the Smaadals-Sæter, after
crossing a brook coming from the right, they must cross the Smaadals-Elv to
the left, and on the other side ascend the bank of the Finhals-Elv
towards the S.W.
Below the Visdal sæters the path is not easily traceable, but the
traveller is not likely to go far wrong. The descent to Rødsheim,
skirting the profound Ravine of the Visa, presents one of the
grandest scenes in Norway. The Lauva descends from the right.
The sæter-path , now practicable for light carts, descends very
rapidly, commanding a view of the huge abyss. On the opposite
side runs the path to the Nedre Sulheims-Sæter (p. 145). To
the N. lie the gaards of Rødsheim and Sulheim. The first cottages
aTe reached in hr. from the Visdal sæters, and here we cross
the curious bridge to the left. — Rødsheim, see below.
e. Rødsheim and Environs. The Galdhøpiggen.
Rødsheim or Røjshjem (1800 ft. ; *Inn kept by Ole Halvorden
Røjshjem, a good English scholar, and remarkably well-informed
on the subjects in which travellers are interested) lies at the
junction of the Leirdal (p. 158) and the Visdal (p. 145), the two
valleys enclosing the Galdhøpiggen, and is the best starting-point
for the ascent of that mountain and several other fine excursions.
The place is therefore often crowded in summer, especially with
Norwegian students and pedestrians.
The Ascent of Galdhøpiggen may be accomplished from
Rødsheim in 8-9 hrs. (there and back, 14-16 hrs.; less for active
and experienced mountain-climbers). The expedition is
comparatively easy, especially if the night be spent on the way (at the
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