The South Savo region is one of the NordicLink case study sites. It is located in the Eastern part of Finland and has a densely forested landscape with over 4000 lakes covering the area as well.
The case study site located in Eidsvoll, Viken county (Norway), consists of a steep unsaturated slope within a cultural heritage area, where an old church from the 12th century and its graveyard are located.
The scenic county road 63 at Trollstigen runs through steep slopes and is a popular tourist destination in Western Norway. The most spectacular stretch of road 63 consists of 11 turns climbing from Isterdalen to Stigrøra.
The Gudbrandsdalen North region is the main NordicLink case study site. It is located in the Innlandet county, central southern Norway. The regions’ landscape presents a glacial morphology with vast flood plains along the river, and steep valley sides covered by till deposits and outcropping heavily weather schists.