Both the Viking Vector and the Trail of the Trolls begin with the sweeping curves of the roads north of Kristiansand. There are big differences between the two tours as the Viking Vector heads to the north.
Views are huge, the land is big, the roads are small.
There are no interstates nor autobahns - just ribbons of pavement across a vast land. The Trail of the Trolls itinerary, from the point of divergence, heads to the west into the fjords. Here one finds demanding Alpine-style riding climbing in and out of the fjords. Norway offers a wonderful introduction to riding - a bit more challenging than the average stateside tour. Yet this challenge is presented in a controlled manner, thanks to excellent roads and very light traffic.