Atnbrua is a bridge over the river Atna, where the Fv27 scenic road crosses water on its way through the high valleys east of Rondane. Rivers in this part of Norway are clear and cold, running fast over smooth stones, and the Atna, which drains the mountains, is a good example, with fish in it that anglers travel a long way to catch. From the bridge you can look down into pools the colour of tea, and the sound of water is a constant background. There is a parking place close by, and a short walk along the bank is easy enough for anyone.
The country around here is forest and bog, with spruce and birch, and in autumn the colours are warm and various. The mountains show themselves in the distance, round and bald. This is Østerdalen's upland edge, old farming country where small farms and summer pastures, called seters, dot the hillsides, and where the people lived for centuries by cattle, forestry and mining. Folldal, to the west, was a mining town, with copper and sulphur dug from the ground until the last century, and the old works are now a museum.
The road is a pleasure for a rider who wants to relax. It follows the valley in a series of easy bends, with the river on one side and the forest on the other, in good condition and without much traffic. Overtaking is not a big question, because the roads are quiet and the limits low. In autumn, elk are active at dusk and dawn, and they are large enough to ruin a day if you meet one, so slow down in forest stretches, especially in low light. In winter the road is dark and cold, with ice and snow, so travel only if you have the equipment.
Folldal and Alvdal are the nearest villages, both small, and both have a pump or two, though hours are short outside the weekday daytime. Carry water and a snack, because shops are few. The mosquitoes along the river in early summer can be fierce, so a little repellent is a better companion than a poncho. The light in September on the river is gentle and gold.