Aurlandsdalen is one of those routes that every Norwegian has heard of, but not necessarily a foreigner. I even read an opinion on one of the Norwegian blogs that every inhabitant of the country of fjords should visit the Aurlandsdalen valley at least once in the lifetime. This place is famous for its unearthly views and fantastic hiking experience. What does it actually look like? I decided to check it in person. The route is 18 km long and can be covered of the way uphill (starting in Vassbygdi and ending in Østerbo) or downhill (from Østerbo to Vassbygdi). The difference in altitude between the start and end points is…