Cultural Heritage
Kongevegen over Dovrefjell
Situated along Gudbrandsdalsleden
First mountain pass in Norway that was prepared for the use of vehicles
Distance
Follows the pilgrim trail much for much of the mountain pass
Kongeveien (The Kings Road) is the first road in Norway that was prepared as a route for horse and carriage in the late 17th century. A "Kings Road" refers to a main rute between different parts of the country that has been made on the kings request. Much of The Kings Road over Dovrefjell is identical to the pilgrim path.
