The valley itself is bounded by bare, rocky hills.

After about nine miles we came to the town of Kongelf, which is said to have 1000 inhabitants.

It is so situated among rocks, that it is almost hidden from view.

On a rock opposite the town are the ruins of the fortress Bogus.

Now the scenery begins to be a little more diversified, and forests are mingled with the bleak rocks; little valleys appear on both the shores; and the river itself, here divided by an islet, frequently expands to a considerable breadth.