Kløfta is a busy junction north-east of Oslo, where the E6 motorway north towards Trondheim meets Rv2 east towards Kongsvinger and the Swedish border. Oslo Airport at Gardermoen is just to the north, and the area is a hub of roads, railways, service stations and shopping centres. It is not a place to linger, but it is a practical start for a long day.
The landscape around Kløfta is part of the Romerike plain, a broad area of farmland and forest north-east of Oslo, with clay soils and gentle slopes. Just to the north lies Eidsvoll, where in 1814 the Norwegian constitution was signed in a manor house, Eidsvollsbygningen, now a museum and a national monument. It is one of the most important historic sites in Norway, and a short detour is well worthwhile.
As a start and fuel stop, Kløfta has plenty of service stations, cafés and shops. From here, the roads lead north towards Lake Mjøsa and the mountains of central Norway, or east towards the forests and lakes of the Swedish border. The E6 is a fast motorway, but tolls apply, and traffic can be heavy, especially on Friday afternoons and holiday weekends.
Speed limits in Norway are low and strictly enforced, with speed cameras common on the main roads. Fines are among the highest in Europe. Surfaces are generally good, though frost heave can make some roads bumpy. Fill the tank here before heading north, especially if your route leads into the mountains.