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the Maaraa-Elv descends. We next ascend to the W.S.W. along
the Vatsvend-Elv. In 50min. we reach the first of the Vatsvandene,
a chain of small lakes at the head of the pass, probably finding
outlets on both sides. To the right is Raudeggen, to the left
Vatsvendeggen. In 35 min. more we reach the —
Vatsvendhytt, a tourists’ hut with a table, benches, four beds
of moss, and a stove (no provisions), commanding a fine panorama
of large glaciers and snow-fields. About J/2hr- farther on we reach
what seems to be the highest point of the route, affording a splendid
view of the snow-mountains in front. Straight ahead of us appears
the finely shaped Skaala (see below), with the Skaalabra, which
henceforth forms the background of the view in this direction. —
1 hr. 35 min. Cairn marking the boundary between the districts of
Christiania and Nordre Bergenhus. To the left lies the Langevand,
more than half covered with snow and ice. At the lower end of it
are extensive snow-fields, across which our route leads,
maintaining its general W.S.W. direction. — 25 min. Unfinished bridge
(difficult crossing) over the Videdals-Ele, which descends hence
to the Strynsvand. The route now follows the left bank of this
stream, soon reaching a small stretch of made road (to be extended)
and a waterfall. After about ^’4 hr. a magnificent * View is disclosed
of the Strynsvand and the mountains beyond it (Skaala, Tindfjeld).
We descend across the snow to (20 min.) another fragment of road
and another waterfall, and cross by a stone bridge to the right bank
of the stream. — 1/i hr. Lofty waterfall to the right; to the left,
above, the Tystigsbrce. The Videdal descends to the Strynsvand
like a staircase, forming three comparatively level terraces
separated by two steeper slopes over which the stream descends in
several waterfalls. In front we enjoy a continuous view of grand
Alpine scenery. — In 25 min. we recross to the left bank by a
stone bridge; the path here is very rough and marshy. — J/2
Via Sæter (milk, bread, and cheese; Fjeldstue projected),
commanding a splendid *View, with fine waterfalls to the right.
We now descend rapidly to (10 min.) the new *Road, and in 5 min.
more cross the foaming Elv. Above us to the left are several
waterfalls and glaciers, descending from the Nuken (5890 ft.). To the
left is a large waterfall of the Videdals-Elv, which is audible, but
not visible from the road. We now descend in sweeping curves
round the foot of the Aaspelifjeld to (^hr.) a bridge (constructed in
1883) over the narrow but deep *Ravine of the Skjarringsdals-Elv.
which here descends from the right. [A fine but fatiguing walk
may be taken up this ravine to Stavbrakkene, p. 164.] Skirting
this stream we reach (Y4 hr.) the first signs of cultivation and in
5 min. more —
Skaare (two beds, indifferent), where we obtain a good
panorama of the waterfall, the Via-Sæter, and the Aaspelifjeld. Skaare
is not a skyds-station, but a carriole may be hired here (to lljelle,
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