{"id":878,"date":"2019-05-07T13:51:45","date_gmt":"2019-05-07T11:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/?page_id=878"},"modified":"2025-09-09T14:52:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T12:52:41","slug":"explore-the-world-heritage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/en\/explore-the-world-heritage\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore the World Heritage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 menycontainer nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#ffe0c4;--awb-bg-color-hover:#ffe0c4;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/en\/\" class=\"linku\">Home<\/a> <span class=\"breadcrumb-icon\">-<\/span> Explore the World Heritage\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:20px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Explore the World Heritage<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 innleiing\"><p><strong>We encourage you to explore the World Heritage. Listen to the rushing rivers and the swirling waterfalls! Feel the wind against your cheeks when you go hiking amidst the natural world heritage! Look for traces of the people who for centuries made their living in the most incredible places in the wilderness.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>When you go walking in the world heritage landscape you will realise how important it is to protect the natural and cultural heritage that makes the Geirangerfjord and the surrounding areas such a unique region.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>All the World Heritage villages provide access to exciting walks, and you will be able to find a route that suits your own abilities \u2013 ranging from short and easy strolls to long and more challenging hikes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>All the walks provide rich natural and cultural experiences.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last menyblokk-kvit\" 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fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fullwidthimage\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/andre-opplevingar-header-1200x628.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fotocred\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:right;--awb-margin-right:60px;\"><p>Photo Martin Kristoffersen<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 sectionwidth nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:60px;--awb-padding-left:60px;--awb-margin-top:60px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#eceae9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eceae9;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Graded Hiking Trails in the Geirangerfjord World Heritage Area<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>All of the villages in the Geiranger area offer access to a number of great walks. All marked routes have been graded according to the national walks standard. It is important that you understand what the different gradings mean. This will make it easier for you to find a route that suits your abilities.<\/p>\n<p>The descriptions below refer to walking, but the grading scale is the same whether you go skiing, cycling or paddling.<\/p>\n<\/div><button class=\"expand-btn\" onClick=\"hideshow('gradering01')\">Show \/ Hide grading of walks<\/button><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last underside-bilde\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#eceae9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eceae9;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"640\" alt=\"Skiers on a snowy ridge overlooking the Geirangerfjord, surrounded by steep alpine mountains and winter scenery\" title=\"Foto: Merete L\u00f8voll R\u00f8nneberg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_turetterevne_1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_turetterevne_1-200x164.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_turetterevne_1-400x328.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_turetterevne_1-600x492.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_turetterevne_1.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6 fotocred\"><p>Trail signs marking graded hiking routes in Geiranger. Photo: Merete L\u00f8voll R\u00f8nneberg<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 hideextension sectionwidth nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#f2f1f0;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"gradering01\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#58af42;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Green &#8211; easy<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p><strong>Suitable for beginners<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>no special skills required<\/li>\n<li>achievable by most people<\/li>\n<li>routes that are accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs are marked with special symbols<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Gradients and exposure<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>moderate climbs<\/li>\n<li>no steep hills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Type of path<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>tarmac, gravel, forestry roads and good tracks<\/li>\n<li>generally short walks<\/li>\n<li>relatively firm and even surface, no major obstacles or crossing of streams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elevation and distance<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&lt; 300 m<\/li>\n<li>&lt; 5 km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#f2f1f0;--awb-bg-color-hover:#f2f1f0;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#029de0;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Blue &#8211; intermediate<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p><strong>Suitable for hill walkers with some experience of the countryside<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>moderately fit hill walkers<\/li>\n<li>basic capabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Gradients and exposure<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>moderate gradients that may include some steep sections<\/li>\n<li>may include sections considered to be dizzying by people with a fear of heights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Type of path<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>may include slightly more demanding sections than the green routes<\/li>\n<li>may be rocky, but no scree<\/li>\n<li>simple river crossings only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elevation and distance<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&lt; 600 m<\/li>\n<li>&lt; 10 km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#f2f1f0;--awb-bg-color-hover:#f2f1f0;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#d14e1b;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Red &#8211; demanding<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p><strong>Suitable for experienced hill walkers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>good stamina required<\/li>\n<li>good hiking equipment and sturdy mountain boots<\/li>\n<li>map reading and compass navigation skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Gradients and exposure<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>several types of gradients and challenges<\/li>\n<li>several lofty and exposed sections<\/li>\n<li>may be technically challenging, some climbing and scrambling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Type of path<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>tracks, open countryside, stony ground, scree and bare rock<\/li>\n<li>may include steep inclines and long sections of loose stone and bog<\/li>\n<li>may include river crossings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elevation and distance<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&lt; 1 000<\/li>\n<li>&lt; 20 km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#f2f1f0;--awb-bg-color-hover:#f2f1f0;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#000000;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Black &#8211; expert<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p><strong>Suitable for experienced hill walkers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>good stamina required<\/li>\n<li>good hiking equipment and sturdy mountain boots<\/li>\n<li>map reading and compass navigation skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Gradients and exposure<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>summit hikes with steep and difficult sections on uneven surfaces<\/li>\n<li>precipitous sections, and sections involving exposed climbing<\/li>\n<li>narrow ridges, bare rock, screes etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Type of path<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>long walks along challenging routes that are more demanding than the red routes<\/li>\n<li>may involve demanding river-crossings<\/li>\n<li>the routes are not always marked<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elevation and distance<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No maximum elevation or distance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 sectionwidth nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:60px;--awb-padding-left:60px;--awb-margin-top:60px;--awb-margin-bottom:60px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#eceae9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eceae9;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Hiking Routes Around Geiranger and Neighboring Valleys<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p>Hardly any other area offers as great a variety of walks as this. You can stroll along easy paths close to the village centre, like the Waterfall Trail in Geiranger, the Folkestien trail in Eidsdal or the beachfront promenade and the Bedringens Vei (Road to Recovery) in Valldal. At the other end of the scale, you can climb to the summit of Slogen, the most majestic of the Sunnm\u00f8re Alps. Or perhaps you prefer to take the Dronningruta route across the lofty Holegga ridge, from Herdalss\u00e6tra to Geiranger?<\/p>\n<p>The walks portal <a class=\"linku\" href=\"http:\/\/www.morotur.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>www.morotur.no<\/strong><\/a> provides excellent descriptions of numerous walks within the World Heritage Site and beyond. First select a municipality, then browse the walks. Walks associated with the villages of Geiranger, Sunnylven (Hellesylt), Stranda and Liabygda are listed under Stranda municipality. Walks associated with the villages of Eidsdal, Norddal, Fj\u00f8r\u00e5, Valldal and Tafjord are listed under Norddal municipality (soon to become Fjord municipality).<\/p>\n<p>Choose a route that suits your abilities. Enjoy your walk!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last underside-bilde\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#eceae9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eceae9;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"640\" alt=\"Hiker on an alpine trail above mountain lakes with fjord views near Geiranger.\" title=\"Foto: Merete L\u00f8voll R\u00f8nneberg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_fotturar_1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_fotturar_1-200x164.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_fotturar_1-400x328.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_fotturar_1-600x492.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_fotturar_1.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12 fotocred\"><p>Alpine hiking adventures with breathtaking views of mountain lakes and fjord landscapes. Photo: Merete L\u00f8voll R\u00f8nneberg<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 sectionwidth nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:60px;--awb-padding-left:60px;--awb-margin-top:60px;--awb-margin-bottom:60px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#eceae9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eceae9;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Drone Use in the Geirangerfjord World Heritage Site<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>Drone flying is PROHIBITED within the boundaries of the landscape preservation area Geiranger \u2013 Herdalen. All use of drones (both for commercial and private use) requires an application. The application must be directed to the Geiranger \u2013 Herdalen Board of Landscape Pretection.<br \/>\nThe CAA\u2019s (Civil Aviation Authority) rules apply for the use of drones in all areas outside the preservation area and within the World Heritage site (the Geiranger village and the fjord area of Tafjord).<\/p>\n<p>To see the map of the Geiranger-Herdalen Protected Landscape click: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Geiranger_120x90_20181022.pdf\">Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the rules of the Civil Aviation Authority for small drones click: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.morotur.no\/en?lat=62.18697501&amp;lng=7.28633881&amp;zoom=11\"><strong>Here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information and regulations about\u00a0 flying a drone can be found at the official page of Civil Aviation Authority: <a href=\"https:\/\/luftfartstilsynet.no\/en\/\"><strong>Civil Aviation Authority \u2013 Norway<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last underside-bilde\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#eceae9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eceae9;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"--awb-max-width:760px;--awb-max-height:600px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:78.95%;\" ><iframe title=\"YouTube video player 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5OVqtnDhLPc?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"760\" height=\"600\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 sectionwidth nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:60px;--awb-padding-left:60px;--awb-margin-bottom:60px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#eceae9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eceae9;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">The Waterfall Hike in Geiranger<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><p>Immediately past the Norwegian Fjord Centre runs the magnificent Storelva river, with swirling waterfalls and rapids rushing down the mountainside towards the fjord. Enjoy the view of the wild waters \u2013 and particularly the rumbling Storfossen waterfall \u2013 on the Waterfall Trail from the centre of Geiranger and up to or down from the Norwegian Fjord Centre and Hotel Union. The Waterfall Trail consists of 327 steps, with landings and lofty viewpoints, giving walkers the opportunity to safely take in the fascinating power of water up close.<\/p>\n<p>Would you like to experience the Waterfall Trail in the company of a World Heritage Guide? <a class=\"linku\" href=\"http:\/\/www.geirangerfjord.no\/norsk-fjordsenter-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Book here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last underside-bilde\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#eceae9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eceae9;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"640\" alt=\"Visitors walking down the waterfall trail beside the rushing river in Geiranger.\" title=\"Foto: Finn Loftesnes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_fossevandring_1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_fossevandring_1-200x164.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_fossevandring_1-400x328.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_fossevandring_1-600x492.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_fossevandring_1.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15 fotocred\"><p>Visitors can follow the waterfall steps in Geiranger, walking safely alongside the powerful river. Photo: Finn Loftesnes<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 sectionwidth nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:60px;--awb-padding-left:60px;--awb-margin-bottom:60px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#eceae9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eceae9;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Fosser\u00e5sa \u2013 Norway&#8217;s National Scenic Hiking Trail<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><p>Fosser\u00e5sa was the first National Hiking Trail to be certified in Norway in 2019. The route runs all the way from the centre of Geiranger to the Stors\u00e6terfossen waterfall, 550 metres above sea level. Walkers are treated to a wealth of scenic experiences along the way, with close-up views of gushing waters, sheltered deciduous woodlands and idyllic cultural landscapes.<\/p>\n<p>The trail consists of three distinct sections. The first leg is the Waterfall Walk up to the Norwegian Fjord Centre. From there, you continue to Vester\u00e5s farm on a path that winds its way up the hillside. There are several stone pitch sections, expertly constructed by Nepali Sherpas. You may well catch a glimpse of a red squirrel or a deer, and in the spring there is an enchanting chorus of birds.<\/p>\n<p>The last leg takes you to the Stors\u00e6terfossen waterfall, where you can walk behind the cascading waters whilst feeling the untamed spray against your skin and listening to the rumble of wild forces. Dramatic scenery!<\/p>\n<p>Read more at <a class=\"linku\" href=\"https:\/\/morotur.no\/tur\/fosseraasa-nasjonal-turiststi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>https:\/\/morotur.no\/tur\/fosseraasa-nasjonal-turiststi<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last underside-bilde\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#eceae9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eceae9;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"640\" alt=\"Hiker standing on a stone stairway near Stors\u00e6terfossen waterfall in Geiranger.\" title=\"Photo: Merete R\u00f8nneberg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/storseterfossen.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/storseterfossen-200x164.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/storseterfossen-400x328.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/storseterfossen-600x492.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/storseterfossen.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17 fotocred\"><p>Stors\u00e6terfossen waterfall is a highlight of the Fosser\u00e5sa hiking trail in Geiranger, where visitors can walk behind the waterfall. Photo: Merete L\u00f8voll R\u00f8nneberg<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 sectionwidth nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:60px;--awb-padding-left:60px;--awb-margin-bottom:60px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#eceae9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eceae9;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Ski Touring in the Alpine Fjord Landscape<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\"><p>Do you like skiing? Perhaps you enjoy being able to swap between touring and cross-country skiing, or between alpine and alpine touring skiing? If so, you should visit the Geirangerfjord area in the winter.<\/p>\n<p>Strandafjellet is home to one of the greatest ski resorts in Norway, highly rated among those who enjoy off-piste skiing! Over\u00f8ye ski resort at Stordal offers downhill skiing as well as tens of kilometres of prepared touring tracks in gently undulating mountain terrain. There are great cross-country tracks at L\u00f8voll in Eidsdal as well as at Litle\u00e5sen and onwards to Rellings\u00e6tra in Norddal. If conditions are good, tracks are also prepared from Korsmyra to Haugsets\u00e6tra and Gr\u00e5steindalen, close to the \u00d8rnevegen.<\/p>\n<p>There is an abundance of summit walks, but you must always assess the risk of avalanches. If in doubt, talk to experienced mountaineers. Choose a route that suits your abilities!<\/p>\n<p>For specific skiing advice, see <strong><a class=\"linku\" href=\"https:\/\/www.morotur.no\/en?lat=62.18697501&amp;lng=7.28633881&amp;zoom=11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.morotur.no<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last underside-bilde\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#eceae9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eceae9;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"640\" alt=\"Two people ski touring through snowy alpine terrain with fjord mountains in the background\" title=\"Foto: Merete L\u00f8voll R\u00f8nneberg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_skiturar_1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_skiturar_1-200x164.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_skiturar_1-400x328.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_skiturar_1-600x492.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_skiturar_1.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19 fotocred\"><p>Ski touring in the alpine fjord landscape offers wide views of snow-covered mountains and a true winter adventure. Photo: Merete L\u00f8voll R\u00f8nneberg<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 sectionwidth nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:60px;--awb-padding-left:60px;--awb-margin-bottom:60px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#eceae9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eceae9;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Snowshoe Hikes in Fjord Valleys and Mountains<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20\"><p>If you are a little wobbly on skis, snowshoes make a good alternative for getting out and about in the winter landscape. Several of the farmsteads in the area can be reached on snowshoes, and you can access wonderful viewpoints or simply potter about in the forest. If you are really fit, it is possible to reach some of the mountain summits on snowshoes. Most people prefer to use ski pole rods when using snowshoes as it helps to keep their balance and provide propulsion.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to always check the risk of avalanches before you head out on a hike in areas that are prone to snow slides!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last underside-bilde\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#eceae9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eceae9;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"640\" alt=\"Group of people snowshoeing on a snowy plateau with fjord views in the background\" title=\"Foto: Martin Kristoffersen\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_trugeturar_1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_trugeturar_1-200x164.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_trugeturar_1-400x328.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_trugeturar_1-600x492.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_trugeturar_1.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21 fotocred\"><p>Snowshoe hikes let visitors explore the winter fjord landscape, with wide views of mountains and valleys around Geiranger. Photo: Martin Kristoffersen<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 sectionwidth nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:60px;--awb-padding-left:60px;--awb-margin-bottom:60px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#eceae9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eceae9;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Paddle the Fjords <strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Kayaking in the Fjord Landscape<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-22\"><p>Fancy exploring the world heritage fjords by kayak: quiet, peaceful, beautiful. The Geirangerfjord, Sunnylvsfjord and Tafjord are all excellent for paddling. You may even paddle far enough to pay a visit to one of the old fjordside farms?<\/p>\n<p>Safety is important when you are kayaking. Avoid getting in the way of larger boats, even if you have right of way. There is a risk of rock slips from steep mountain sides, so keep at a safe distance from the shore. Please note that if you tip over, there are many places along the waterfront where it is impossible to scramble ashore. Keep the necessary safety equipment in the kayak at all times and it is advisable not to go kayaking alone.<\/p>\n<p>There are kayak rental outlets in both Geiranger and Valldal, and guides are available too, if you wish. You can also rent kayaks in Norddal.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last underside-bilde\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#eceae9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eceae9;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"640\" alt=\"Person kayaking on calm fjord waters in the West Norwegian Fjords World Heritage Site\" title=\"Foto: Merete L\u00f8voll R\u00f8nneberg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_kajakkopplevingar_1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_kajakkopplevingar_1-200x164.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_kajakkopplevingar_1-400x328.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_kajakkopplevingar_1-600x492.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_kajakkopplevingar_1.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23 fotocred\"><p>Kayaking in the still waters of the fjord offers close contact with steep mountains and the quiet shoreline of the World Heritage Site. Photo: Merete L\u00f8voll R\u00f8nneberg<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-12 sectionwidth nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:60px;--awb-padding-left:60px;--awb-margin-bottom:60px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#eceae9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eceae9;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Winter Equipment Rental at the Norwegian Fjordsenter<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-24\"><p>Are you planning a visit to Geiranger, or are you already here and need winter equipment? At the Norwegian Fjord Centre, you can rent what you need to stay warm and enjoy outdoor activities. Our equipment is adapted to the Norwegian winter, so you can explore Geiranger comfortably and safely \u2014 even in the cold season. You can rent any of the following equipment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thermal suit<\/li>\n<li>Snowshoes<\/li>\n<li>Crampons<\/li>\n<li>Poles<\/li>\n<li>Cross country skis, shoes and poles<\/li>\n<li>Kicksled with or without plastic skids<\/li>\n<li>Steering toboggan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:post@verdsarvfjord.no\"><strong>post@verdsarvfjord.no<\/strong><\/a> and we will assist you!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-24 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last underside-bilde\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#eceae9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eceae9;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-9 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"640\" alt=\"Two people snowshoeing on a snowy slope above Geiranger\" title=\"Foto: Martin Kristoffersen\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/opplevverdsarven_utleige_1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/opplevverdsarven_utleige_1-200x164.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/opplevverdsarven_utleige_1-400x328.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/opplevverdsarven_utleige_1-600x492.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/opplevverdsarven_utleige_1.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-25 fotocred\"><p>Snowshoe hikes take you high above Geirangerfjord, with wide views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Photo: Martin Kristoffersen<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-13 sectionwidth nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:60px;--awb-padding-left:60px;--awb-margin-bottom:60px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-25 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#eceae9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eceae9;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-15 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Walk Smart \u2013 Stay Safe Outdoors<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-26\"><p>Throughout the World Heritage Site the great outdoors is beautiful, but it is also wild and demanding. If you set out on a walk beyond your capabilities, you may trigger a search and rescue operation, and in a worst-case scenario, you may endanger the lives of others as well as your own. We want every visitor to the World Heritage site to experience nature close up, but we encourage you to abide by some important safety precautions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Let someone know what route you are taking.<\/li>\n<li>Hillwalking off the signposted footpaths requires considerable experience of the mountain environment. Make safe route choices!<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your footwear is appropriate for the terrain.<\/li>\n<li>Dress according to the weather. Bring some spare clothes. Be aware that the weather can change very quickly in the mountains. It is (much) colder on the hills than in low-lying areas.<\/li>\n<li>The banks of rivers and waterfalls are always slippery. There is a high risk of slipping and falling!<\/li>\n<li>Take care on steep inclines, particularly if the ground is unfirm (lichen, gravel, pebbles etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Take extra care if you venture out on high crags and unsecured viewpoints! You should also keep in mind that you may get dizzy. Falling can be fatal.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid steep snow-covered crevices. All walking on glaciers requires the use of glacier hiking equipment. Snow can cover up deep fissures.<\/li>\n<li>Bring sufficient food and drink on long walks.<\/li>\n<li>Learn how to use a map and compass.<\/li>\n<li>Memorise the phone number for the emergency services: 113, but note that many locations have no mobile reception.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-26 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last underside-bilde\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#eceae9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eceae9;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-10 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"640\" alt=\"Hiker sitting on rocky mountain terrain with a map and snack in the Geirangerfjord World Heritage Area\" title=\"Foto: Merete L\u00f8voll R\u00f8nneberg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_ferdasttrygt_1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_ferdasttrygt_1-200x164.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_ferdasttrygt_1-400x328.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_ferdasttrygt_1-600x492.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_ferdasttrygt_1.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-27 fotocred\"><p>Pause, plan, and refuel \u2014 the smarter way to hike in the Geirangerfjord World Heritage Area. Photo: Merete L\u00f8voll R\u00f8nneberg<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-14 sectionwidth nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:60px;--awb-padding-left:60px;--awb-margin-bottom:60px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-27 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#eceae9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eceae9;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-16 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">The Fjord Access Code<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-28\"><p><strong>Show consideration wherever you go <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Help us preserve old fjordside farms, farmsteads, stone walls and other traces of the past. They enhance the visitor experience and add an important cultural dimension to the fjord landscape.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Show respect and consideration. The fjordside farms and farmsteads are private properties. Contact the owner if you wish to look inside the buildings.<\/li>\n<li>Leave things be. Do not disturb any stones or walls, and never make piles or cairns. \u00a0Never help yourself to firewood stacked on site.<\/li>\n<li>Make use of any toilet provided and never defecate in courtyards or on sites where other people will be walking.<\/li>\n<li>Take all your litter home.<\/li>\n<li>Never light a fire or a disposable barbeque in the vicinity of a building. Make use of the campfire facilities provided and make sure that the fire has been thoroughly put out before you leave. Heed the ban on open fires in woodlands throughout the summer season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you find anything amiss, please let us know.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-28 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last underside-bilde\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:#eceae9;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eceae9;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 0 ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-11 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"640\" alt=\"Traditional stone and turf-covered drinking spot at Skagefl\u00e5 in the Geirangerfjord World Heritage Area.\" title=\"opplevverdsarven_fjordvettreglar_1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_fjordvettreglar_1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_fjordvettreglar_1-200x164.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_fjordvettreglar_1-400x328.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_fjordvettreglar_1-600x492.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fjordsenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/opplevverdsarven_fjordvettreglar_1.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-29 fotocred\"><p>Respect nature and the living landscape \u2014 a traditional drinking spot at Skagefl\u00e5. Photo: Merete L\u00f8voll R\u00f8nneberg<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-15 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-background-color:#cce6b3;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-29 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:60px;--awb-padding-left:60px;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-17 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Right to Roam \u2013 Outdoor Access in Norway<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-30\"><p>The right to roam in woodlands and on mountains, along rivers and beaches and on the fjord \u2013 the right to outdoor recreation \u2013 is part of the Norwegian cultural heritage. However, this right to roam comes with a duty to look after nature, and the Norwegian Outdoor Recreation Act also stipulates that your actions must never inconvenience anybody else.<\/p>\n<p>The right to roam does not include <em>infields<\/em>,such as cultivated farmland, tilled fields, grassland, enclosed pastures, gardens and young plantations.<\/p>\n<p>In particular, please remember:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Show respect and consideration for nature and for private property.<\/li>\n<li>Leave as little trace as possible, keep to tracks and paths, and comply with the travel rules in the protected areas.<\/li>\n<li>Tents must be pitched at least 150 metres away from any residential house or cottage, and never in an infield.<\/li>\n<li>Open fires are banned in woodlands between 15 April and 15 September.<\/li>\n<li>Show consideration for grazing livestock, and close all gates behind you.<\/li>\n<li>Due to grazing livestock in this area, all dogs must be kept on a leash between 1 April and 15 October. Outside of this period you still have a duty to keep control of your dog.<\/li>\n<li>A fishing permit is required to fish in lakes and rivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For further information about the right to roam and the Norwegian outdoor recreation legislation, see <a class=\"linku\" href=\"https:\/\/www.environment.no\/topics\/outdoor-recreation\/access-rights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.environment.no\/topics\/outdoor-recreation\/access-rights\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-30 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:60px;--awb-padding-left:60px;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-18 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">The countryside is not a toilet<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-31\"><p>It is far from pleasant to come across toilet paper and human excrement when you are out walking, but this has become a bit of a problem in many places. Follow this good advice if you are caught short when in the great outdoors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure to use the toilets you come across when out walking \u2013 even if you don\u2019t feel the urge to <em>go. <\/em>Toilets may be few and far between.<\/li>\n<li>Make your way at least 60 metres off the path, and away from campsites, rivers and lakes. Dig a hole in the ground at least 15\u201320 centimetres deep, and defecate in the hole. You should preferably be using moss, leaves or similar as a wipe. If you insist on using paper, this must be unbleached and unscented. When you are done, cover the hole with soil, moss, leaves or rocks.<\/li>\n<li>Remember to wash your hands well after relieving yourself.<\/li>\n<li>In areas where the soil, rock or snow has a high mineral content, you should always carry the tools you need to bag your faeces for depositing in a proper toilet. This is due to the slow rate of decomposition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Help us look after the countryside \u2013leave no trace!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-878","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Explore the Geirangerfjord World Heritage \u2013 Hiking &amp; Nature<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover hiking trails, skiing, kayaking, winter gear rentals, and essential safety tips in the Geirangerfjord World Heritage Area.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link 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