Stalheimskleiva
Stalheimskleiva is one of Northern Europe's steepest roads with its 14 hairpin bends. The old postal route is currently closed to vehicles, but can be used as a pedestrian and bicycle path.
The spectacular stretch is 1.5 km and gives you fantastic views of Stalheimsfossen , Sivlesfossen and Nærøydalen .
The postal route between Bergen and Oslo
From its construction in 1842-46 until 1980, when the Stalheim and Sivletunnel was built, Stalheimskleiva part of the main road and postal route between Bergen and Oslo. Today it is an arm of the E16. The road that clings to Stalheimsberget has since been one-way, heading downhill. Now Stalheimskleiva closed to vehicles permanently, but from October 2023 it will be able to be used as a pedestrian and bicycle path.
The National Agency for Cultural Heritage has protected Stalheimskleiva December 21, 2009 as part of the National Protection Plan for Roads, Bridges and Road-Related Cultural Heritage. In addition, Kleiva is located in the Nærøyfjorden landscape conservation area, part of the West Norwegian Fjord Landscape which was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005.
To get a beautiful view of Kleiva, we recommend that you try the hike to Nåli .
Experience the kleiva if you:
Loves riding in steep turns
Appreciating cultural heritage
Want to see a wonderful view
Want a spectacular insta photo?
