The Aurlandsvegen is the mountain road that runs between Aurland and Lærdal. It is located not far from the terminus of the famous Flåm railway. It is open during the summer months and offers spectacular views. The section between Aurland and the Stegastein viewpoint is open all year round. The highest point of the road is more than 1300 metres above sea level. The road is so high that it passes through snow for most of the summer. In all the drive is forty eight kilometres.