Scenic overlook
This overlook sits at 3,336 feet along the Hardangervidda byway, facing west (270°). The land drops 131 feet within 600 meters of the viewpoint. To the west, Vetle Allgarden rises to 3,807 feet at a distance of 3.1 miles. To the northwest, Grytehorga reaches 4,011 feet, 4.0 miles away. The westward orientation places sunset directly ahead; on the June solstice, the sun sets at 23:03, while on the December solstice it sets at 15:21, giving markedly different light conditions depending on the season of a visit. Equinox sunsets fall at 18:44 in March and 19:34 in September. The previous stop along this route is Vøringsfossen. This location follows in sequence as one of the byway's marked overlooks.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Vetle Allgarden3,807 ftwest · 3.1 mi
- Grytehorga4,011 ftnorthwest · 4.0 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:34 | 18:44 | 17:48 |
| June solstice | 04:02 | 23:03 | 21:42 |
| September equinox | 07:15 | 19:34 | 18:38 |
| December solstice | 09:37 | 15:21 | 12:56 |
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How high is This overlook?
This overlook sits at about 3,336 feet (1,017 m).
What can you see from This overlook?
From This overlook: Vetle Allgarden (W, 3.1 mi); Grytehorga (NW, 4.0 mi).
Is This overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from This overlook toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the next lookout after This overlook?
Scenic overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after This overlook.
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