Fureberg-tunnelen
Norway, europe
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hard
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# Fureberg-tunnelen: Norway's Tight Squeeze
Tucked away in Hordaland county, Norway, Fureberg-tunnelen is a wild ride that'll test your nerve and your car's mirrors. This 745-meter tunnel hugs a dramatic fjord landscape and was carved out way back in 1971—making it a relic of a bolder era of road construction.
Here's the thing: at just 4.4 meters high and 3.6 meters wide, this tunnel is *tight*. We're talking barely-room-for-two-cars-to-pass tight. In fact, they don't let two cars pass—the whole thing operates on a light-regulated system to manage traffic flow, which honestly just adds to the intensity of the experience.
The asphalt surface is solid underfoot, but the real magic is what awaits on either end. This little tunnel connects Odda and Løfallsstranda, cutting through some seriously gorgeous fjord scenery that'll make your white-knuckle grip on the steering wheel totally worth it.
If you're after an adrenaline-pumping Norwegian drive that'll give you bragging rights, Fureberg-tunnelen delivers. Just don't forget to check that those side mirrors are folded in.
Where is it?
Fureberg-tunnelen is located in Norway (europe). Coordinates: 65.0686, 12.1894
Road Details
- Country
- Norway
- Continent
- europe
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 65.0686, 12.1894
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