Eye - Tyinkrysset
Historical hike from inland fjords and forests to the open mountain plateau.
The King's Road over Filefjell was opened in 1793. At Tyin Filefjell you live in the middle of the countryside with easy access to several of the finest sections of the road.
The historic road between Øye and Tyinkrysset starts at the end of Vangsmjøsa by Øye Stave Church. The path consists mainly of grass and gravel, and takes you from the forested hinterland to the open mountain landscape of the Filefjell plateau.
If you stay with us and book one of our Kongeveg packages, transportation to the starting point of the tour is included.
From Øye Stave Church, follow the old E16 for 1.4 kilometers before turning left onto the historic road marked with a clear sign.
The road goes up and down gentle hills towards Varpe bridge. Just before Kølabrune bridge there is a steep climb until the terrain flattens out towards Tyinkrysset. Turn left onto Grøvstølvegen and end the trip at Filefjellstuene, where you can spend the night and enjoy good local food.
This section of the Royal Road has several good examples of French road construction, where the road runs straight as long as possible despite the hilly terrain. The steep slopes were once impossible for horses and carts to pass without several breaks.
Map and more details
The map and tour description show the tour starting from Øye stave church.