Sognefjellet
Lom – Turtagrø
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Sognefjellet is a mountain pass on Fv55 between Lom and Turtagrø. The highest point is 1427 masl, the lowest 891 masl. The stretch is 30 km long, with up to 10 % gradient. The road is normally closed for winter from 1 Dec to 1 May. On average it is closed 188 days a year.
- Lowest point
- 891 masl
- Highest point
- 1427 masl
- Length
- 30.0 km
- Gradient
- 10 %
Winter season
1 Dec→1 May
Monthly closure probability
Openings and closures
| Season | Closed | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-14 |
| 2026/27 | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-07 |
| 2026/27 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2026/27 | 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-01 |
| 2026/27 | 2026-09-29 | 2026-09-30 |
| 2026/27 | 2026-09-28 | 2026-09-29 |
| 2026/27 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2026/27 | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-24 |
Recent changes
- 2026-10-14 14:30Open
- 2026-10-14 06:30Closed
- 2026-10-07 00:30Open
- 2026-10-06 15:30Closed
- 2026-10-02 04:15Open
- 2026-10-01 18:15Closed
- 2026-10-01 04:15Open
- 2026-09-30 18:15Closed
Questions and answers
Is Sognefjellet 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 Sognefjellet open?
Sognefjellet is normally closed for winter from 1 Dec to 1 May and typically reopens in May. The exact opening date varies from year to year with snow conditions.
Why does Sognefjellet 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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