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STOREHESTEN • BLÆGJA

RANGE OF MOUNTAIN PEAKS BETWEEN FØRDEFJORDEN AND DALSFJORDEN

Distinctive peaks lie in a row between Førdefjorden and Dalsfjorden. They rise sharply from Førdefjord, but have a gentler appearance towards Dalsfjorden and Bygstad. Hiking options and routes are varied, and many can be started from several different points.

Storehesten

Storehesten (1,209m a.s.l.) (also called Kvamshesten in recent times) is the name of the most distinctive and majestic mountain in Sunnfjord, and is located between Førdefjorden and Dalsfjorden. From the top of Storehesten (1,209m a.s.l.), you can see the sea to the west, the Ålfotbreen glacier to the north, the Jostedalsbreen glacier to the east, and the mountains around Bergen to the south.

From the south, the pronounced, rocky profile that rises from the surrounding landscape can be said to resemble a horse. As a hiking destination, this peak is suitable for both young and older people, as well as families with children who are 10 or older, but experienced mountain hikers can also challenge themselves here with alternative routes.

Blægja

Blegja (1,304m a.s.l.) is the highest peak on the Heilefjell massif. The steep face of Heilefjellet, and the characteristic Heilevangstaurane are impressive, especially from the north side of Førdefjorden.

Blegja is known as the Queen of the Sunnfjord mountains, and not without cause. The walk up is challenging, but this makes the experience all the greater. From the top, you can enjoy the sight of Sogn og Fjordane’s steep mountain world from above! There are fjords, mountains, glaciers, islands and sea as far as the eye can see.