Cultural Heritage

Kongevegen over Dovrefjell

Situated along Gudbrandsdalsleden
Foto: Hans-Jacob Dahl
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.

Kongevegen over Dovrefjell er merket med blå kongekrone. Foto Hans-Jacob Dahl
Foto: Hans-Jacob Dahl