Matre - Bjordalen
Matre – Bjordalen
Weather at the pass: 5°CPartly cloudywind 13 m/sWeather from met.no
Matre - Bjordalen is a mountain pass on Fv5442. The highest point is 715 masl, the lowest 455 masl. The stretch is 8.5 km long, with up to 11 % gradient. The road is normally closed for winter from 19 Dec to 1 May. On average it is closed 114 days a year.
- Lowest point
- 455 masl
- Highest point
- 715 masl
- Length
- 8.5 km
- Gradient
- 11 %
Winter season
19 Dec→1 May
Monthly closure probability
Openings and closures
| Season | Closed | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | — | 2026-08-23 |
Recent changes
- 2026-08-23 21:22Open
Questions and answers
Is Matre - Bjordalen open now?
The current status is "open", reported by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. The status on this page updates every quarter hour.
When does Matre - Bjordalen open?
Matre - Bjordalen is normally closed for winter from 19 Dec to 1 May and typically reopens in May. The exact opening date varies from year to year with snow conditions.
Why does Matre - Bjordalen close in winter?
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration closes the road for winter because snow, avalanche risk and operating costs make keeping it open unsafe or unsustainable. The opening date is set each year based on snow conditions.
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