Photo: Petur Thor – Hyllestad centre with Lihesten in the background.
HYLLESTAD Travel back in time in Hyllestad. At the Millstone Park you can see traces of the distinctive production of millstones, going right back to Viking times. Guided tours are organised in the summer, taking you back in time. There is also an information centre and souvenir shop. Simple refreshments are available. You’ll also find a Visitor Point at FjordKick in Sørbøvåg.
HIGHLIGHTS: • The Millstone Park – see traces of the Vikings’ largescale production of millstones. • Summit tour to Lihesten (777 masl) – he most popular hike is to Gygrekjeften (approx. 714 m).
If you enjoy activities such as fishing and hiking, you’ve come to the right place! Hyllestad offers rich sea fishing as well as excellent waters for trout. Take a bikeride along the fjord, or go padling on the fjord or water. If you are seeking adrenalin then a jetskisafari is something for you.
• Lihestklyvet – an organised mountain hike to Lihesten
Majestic Lihesten, a west-coast landmark, is popular with hikers and climbers.
• Kvernhusfossen waterfall in Skor – one of Norway’s finest collections of watermill buildings with five notched-log grinding mills and a frame-built water-driven sawmill.
Hyllestad boasts many small idyllic places where you can experience true calm and tranquillity. Hire a holiday house or stay at a cosy family hotel. Whatever you choose, fjord views are guaranteed!
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• Fishing – good conditions for fjord, deep-sea and inland fishing. • The Trondheim Post-Road between Leirvik and Dale – fantastic for hiking and cycling
• Cultural trails in Hyllestad • Guided jetski safari with Sognefjord Boating
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