Hardangerfjord hiking highlights
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The river path Fjellstøl and Mt Vikanuten Torsnesstølen/Fjelltveit Botsvatnlia and Mt1302 Jonstein Mt Saksaklepp Guided glacier hike
To Haugesund/ Stavanger
To Sognefjord
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Hiking categories Colour code
Suitability and equipment
Ascent and length
No special skills required
< 300 meters < 5 km
Some hiking experience Medium fitness level
< 600 meters < 10 km
Experienced hikers Good fitness level Sturdy hiking boots and proper hiking equipment Familiar with map and compass
< 1,000 meters < 20 km
Experienced mountain hikers Very good fitness level Sturdy hiking boots and proper hiking equipment Familiar with map and compass
no maximum ascent or length
Easy
Medium
Challenging
Expert
The mountain code #1 Plan your trip, and inform others about the route you have selected. #2 Adapt the planned routes according to ability and conditions. #3 Pay attention to the weather and avalanche warnings. #4 Be prepared for bad weather and frost, even on short trips. #5 Bring necessary equipment so you can help yourself and others. #6 Choose safe routes. Recognize avalanche terrain and unsafe ice. #7 Use a map and compass. Always know where you are. #8 Do not be ashamed to turn around. #9 Conserve your energy, and seek shelter if necessary.
Always check the weather forecast at yr.no or storm.no before starting to hike. All maps indicate hiking routes and are only made for planning purposes. For hiking in the wilderness we recommend buying proper hiking maps available at the local tourist informations. Hiking involves risks and responsibilities. Hikers are responsible for their own safety at all times.
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Ulvik in spring. ŠReinhold Kager
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Lake Movatnet
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- an easy walk from Steinsdalsfossen waterfall
Lake Movatnet and Steinsdalsfossen seen from east, the trail is on the right hand side. ©Reidun Braut Kjosås
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Seberg
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Skutlaberg
Raudnos
Rosseland
Nesthus
Movatnet
Midhus Århus
Steinsdalsfossen
Norheimsund
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Sundsvik
Norheim
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600
800
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Symra
Sandven
Starting point: Steinsdalsfossen waterfall Parking: Along route 7 at Easy Steinsdalsfossen waterfall Parking fee: free Length: 2.5 km (one way) Total ascent: 10 meters Total walking time: 45 min (one way) Season (average year): April - October About the trail: From the shops at Steinsdalsfossen waterfall, walk 60 meters towards Rosseland, and turn right following the road signposted “Fjærabygda”. Follow the road and path to Sundsvik. Keep the gates along the way closed. You may also continue all the way to Norheimsund, and come back along route 7.
Walking behind Steinsdalsfossen waterfall. © Bjørn Andresen/Statens vegvesen
Kvam herad 6
Tourist information: Kvam tourist information, at Steinsdalsfossen waterfall: +47 56 55 31 84, info@visitkvam.no
From Fitjadalen to Breidablik
3
- into the high mountains
At Breidablik mountain cabin. ©Kjell Inge Tufte Tyssen
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About the trail: Hike along the road from the parking lot. Turn right at the river Kjølo. Follow the T-marked path through the forest to Håsete. Steady climb all the way along T-marked trails. From Håsete, keep to the left. At about 1,000 meters above sea level, keep to the left at the crossing, and then pass two lakes. Slippery when wet. Sturdy hiking boots required. This is a challenging hike, prepare well.
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Starting point: Fetet, at the northern tip of Lake Fitjadalsvatnet. Drive up from Challenging route 7 in Øystese. Follow signs to Fitjadalen. Parking: At Fetet Parking fee: free Length: 6 km (one way) Total ascent: 900 meters Total walking time: 3-4 hours (one way) Season (average year): June - September
Svartavatnet
Grønsete
Tourist information: Kvam tourist information, at Steinsdalsfossen waterfall: +47 56 55 31 84, info@visitkvam.no 7
Around Lake Fitjadalsvatnet
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- through a varied cultural landscape
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At Lake Fitjadalsvatnet. © Mariusz Marczak
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Fitjadalen
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Titteråsen
Stuve
86
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Parking at the southern end of Lake Fitjadalsvatnet © Hege Grane Hisdal
Starting point: Drive up from route 7 in Øystese. Follow signs to Fitjadalen. Start the Easy hike at the southern end of Lake Fitjadalsvatnet, or at the northern end at Fetet (see map). Parking: At the starting points Parking fee: free Length: 5 km Total ascent: 75 meters Total walking time: 2 hours Season (average year): May - October About the trail: Marked hiking trail around the lake. Passing several old summer pasture farms. Idyllic views. Nice opportunities to enjoy a picnic. Some wet parts. The trail is marked “Sogestien”.
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800 m
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Follow the signs to Fitjadalen © Hege Grane Hisdal
Tourist information: Kvam tourist information, at Steinsdalsfossen waterfall: +47 56 55 31 84, info@visitkvam.no
Melstveit
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- nice forest walk
© Hege Grane Hisdal
Skorsvatnet
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About the trail: One short version and one longer version going to Melstveitsåsen. Most of the hike is on logging roads.
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Starting point: Above Rykkje. Leave route 7 at Rykkje and drive about 1.8 km, passing the Easy farms at Rykkje. Parking: 1.8 km from route 7 (see map) Parking fee: free Length: 5 km Total ascent: 150 meters Total walking time: 2 hours Season (average year): May - October
Froastad
288
Melstveit
Bergehagen
326 284
Laupsa
Øystese
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Berge
Parking © Hege Grane Hisdal
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400
600 m
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Tourist information: Kvam tourist information, at Steinsdalsfossen waterfall: +47 56 55 31 84, info@visitkvam.no 9
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From Steinstø to Mt Bjørkeveten
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- with beautiful fjord views
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At Bjørkeveten. ©Fyksesund Landskapspark
Nyasete
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518
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200
400
600 m
288
Starting point: Steinstø quay Parking: Steinstø quay Parking fee: free Medium Length: up to 10 km Total ascent: 600 meters Total walking time: up to 5 hours Season (average year): May - October
About the trail: Different options for a circular hike are available. Start at Steinstø, walking through Steinstø farm and the orchards for a steep walk up to Bjørke. Then walk on a road and a forest path to Bjørkeveten which offers excellent views of the Hardangerfjord. Partly wet. Passing farms and summer pasture farms on the way.
Park at Steinstø quay. ©Hege Grane Hisdal
Kvam herad 10
7
Tourist information: Kvam tourist information, at Steinsdalsfossen waterfall: +47 56 55 31 84, info@visitkvam.no
Kvanndalsstølen
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- through lush valleys to the summer pasture farm
Kvanngjelet
494
655
Starting point: Kvanndal Parking: Kvanndal quay Parking fee: free Challenging Length: 4 km (one way) Total ascent: 560 meters Total walking time: 2 hours (one way) Season (average year): June - September
Helgastøl Øvre Folkedal
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Kalvbakkehøgdi
624
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379
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About the trail: Walk north at Kvanndalsvegen from the quay passing private houses to reach the trail. Follow the marked trail to Kvanndalsstølen (also marked Lussand). After a while there is a bridge crossing the river. The trail is partly narrow and steep and may be slippery when wet. Sturdy hiking boots are required. In the old days, this trail was used to take the livestock (cows, sheep and horses) to the summer pastures at Kvanndalsstølen. Today still sheep are grazing every summer at Kvanndalsstølen.
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Langeliberget
548
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Kvanndalsvatnet
Granvin
Kvanndal
Gråfjellet 723
Parking at Kvanndal quay. ©Hege Grane Hisdal
Granvin herad
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200
400
600
Steinstø / Øystese
800 m
Tourist information: Kvam tourist information, at Steinsdalsfossen waterfall: +47 56 55 31 84, info@visitkvam.no Ulvik tourist information: +47 56 52 62 80, ulvikturist@ulvik.org 11
Mt Oksen
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13
Ulsnes
Starting point: Tjoflot. Drive from route 572 on the Ulvik side of the Hardanger bridge onto Challenging road 302 for Tjoflot. Drive to the end of the road 302. Parking: By the end of the road at Tjoflot. Parking fee: NOK 50 (cash payment) Length: 6 km one way Total ascent: 1,000 meters Total walking time: 3-4 hours one way Season (average year): June - September
About the trail: Very demanding hike and partly steep. Be aware of steep cliffs. Very beautiful and rewarding views on the top and on the way. You pass Vindhovden summer pasture farm on the way. This is a challenging hike requiring sturdy hiking boots and proper hiking equipment. In spring time, Oksen is also popular for skiing. One has to be extremely cautious with the steep cliffs.
Evening view towards west at Vindhovden summer pasture farm. ©Sverre Hjørnevik/Fjord Norway
Ullensvang herad 12
Tourist information: Ullensvang tourist information in Kinsarvik: +47 53 66 31 12, turistinfo@kinsarvik.net Ulvik tourist information: +47 56 52 62 80, ulvikturist@ulvik.org
Mt Kvasshovden
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- the uphill cross-country race trail
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On the way to Kvasshovden, with Ulvik down by the fjord. ©Ulvik IL
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Tjørnane
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Lomtjørn 1019
Kvasshovden Svortetjørn 0
Spånheim
Tellstigen 200
400
Snipa
600
800 m
Skitnasete Starting point: Ulvik town centre or at Børsheim farm Parking: Ulvik town centre or at Challenging Børsheim farm (Byrse). Parking fee: free Length: 7.5 km one way (from Ulvik) Total ascent: 1,065 meters Total walking time: 4 hours (from Børsheim), 6 hours (from Ulvik centre). Season (average year): end June – end October
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About the trail: bre de n i Walk from Ulvik centre towards the camping L site, up past Skeie. Follow the yellow circular sign past ”Daudebakken” through a farm yard, onto a paved road past Spånheim, then a gravel path for a while, before a forest trail to Børsheim. You will pass several spring and summer pasture farms. On the way, you will find poems by Olav H. Hauge (in Norwegian). Partly steep. At some places there are ropes that can be used to pass difficult areas. The trail is used for the annual and very popular uphill running competition called “Kvasshovden opp” in mid-July. The view from the top is more than breathtaking!
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Ulvik Vambheim
Audnaland
Follow the signs, keep left here. ©Hege Grane Hisdal
Ulvik herad
Tourist information: Ulvik tourist information: +47 56 52 62 80, ulvikturist@ulvik.org 13
Pond Frystetjørn
10
- a lovely walk through the forest
At lake Frystetjørn. ©Steinar Bergo
1209
Starting point: Hardanger Gjestehus in Ulvik or halfway up to the lake at the forest road Medium (see map). Parking: at the starting points Parking fee: free Length: 5 km (from the forest Challenging road), 13 km (From Ulvik). Total ascent: 230 meters (from the forest road), 500 meters (from Ulvik). Total walking time: 2 hours (from the forest road), 5 hours (from Ulvik centre). Season (average year): May – September About the trail: Gravel road up to Fryste (limited parking capacity at end of road), well marked foot path. The circular walk is recommended in order to see a different landscape on the way back, with a beautiful view over the centre of Ulvik. Always remember to leave the gates just as you found them - closed or open. This is a lovely walk through the forest, and at the end of the trail you may sit down and enjoy the quiet lake. Bring a thermos flask of coffee and some fruit, and you will experience the joy of this tranquil place.
Follow Vambheimsvegen road just after Hardanger Gjestehus. ©Hege Grane Hisdal
Ulvik herad 14
Tourist information: Ulvik tourist information: +47 56 52 62 80, ulvikturist@ulvik.org
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Lake Solsævatnet
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- an easy walk along the lake
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527
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Ljonaheiane
Aurdal Starting point: From route About the trail: 572 along Solsævegen road or A quiet walk along the lake. Sturdy Tjørnåni (halfway to the lake, mountain boots are not necessary for Medium see map). this trail. Enjoy the closeness to the Parking: at the starting points wilderness. Quite flat and easy walk along Parking fee: free a gravel road. Always make sure that you Length: up to 7 km, from route 572 (one way) leave the gates as you found them - open Total ascent: 100 meters or closed. Total walking time: 2 hours (one way) Season (average year): June – October
Solhovden
Ljono
Parking next to Solsævegen. ©Hege Grane Hisdal
Ulvik herad
Tourist information: Ulvik tourist information: +47 56 52 62 80, ulvikturist@ulvik.org 15
Jonstøl
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- hiking to a summer pasture farm
At Jonstøl summer pasture farm ©Reinhold Kager
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Ljonaheiane
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Solhovden
Lekveskori
Ljono Oppheim 238
Øvre Hakastad
Vestrheim
Syse
Lekve
300
Holmen
Snauholmen
Ulvik Brakanes
Ulvikapollen
Øyri
Torblå
0
Øydve
200
400
600
800 m
Starting point: Tunheim (see map) Parking: Tunheim Medium Parking fee: free Length: 4 km (one way) Total ascent: 500 meters Total walking time: 2 hours (one way) Season (average year): June – September About the trail: There are steep parts on the trail. Jonstøl is the summer farm for several farms. As a general rule, the mountain farms were in use from Midsummer (24th June) until a week before Michaelmas (29th September). Jonstøl was used as a mountain farm in the traditional way until 1952. Today mainly sheep are taken up the mountainous area to graze during the summer. The farmers visit Jonstøl several times to look after their animals.
Parking at Tunheim. ©Hege Grane Hisdal
Ulvik herad 16
Tourist information: Ulvik tourist information: +47 56 52 62 80, ulvikturist@ulvik.org
Åsen
13
- forest, farms and fjords
View towards south from Åsen. ©Indre Larssen
Hakastad
Vestrheim
About the trail: A walk around the peninsula of Åsen on well marked gravel and forest paths. One of the easy walks in Ulvik – only the first part is steep. Follow the road from the parking area towards Hjeltnes. After 200 meters, follow the sign into the woods. Lovely views over Ulvikfjorden and Osafjorden along the circular walk.
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Holmen
Snauholmen
Ulvikapollen
Øyri
Brakanes
Kvåle
Ulvik Hjeltnes
Håheim Storemyr
Solheim 156
Ryvaneset
Åsen
Indre Viknes Ytre
Frysteneset
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Starting point: Holmen Parking: At Holmen next to the sports ground. Easy Parking fee: free Length: 5.5 km Total ascent: 70 meters Total walking time: 2-3 hours Season (average year): April – October
Lekve
300
270
Vattatveit
Trånemyr
Rondestveit
Espedalen
Vetlefure225
haugen
Salthella Strondi
Kvitanes Storfure-
Djupeviki
256
haugen
Furebergsneset
Birgjefletene Parking near the sports ground. ©Hege Grane Hisdal
0
200
400
600
800 m
Birgjetangen
Ulvik herad
Tourist information: Ulvik tourist information: +47 56 52 62 80, ulvikturist@ulvik.org 17
Ossete
14
rdd ø
la
- hiking to a summer pasture farm
No
Ossete and Norddalen seen from above. ©B-Nature 1214 1621
Va s s f j ø r o
Ossetetjørni
1633
Tverrelv i
Ossete
Storhaug 614
Vetle Vassfjøro
1172
1230
1005
Nipane 1116
Svartavatnet 872
Storekammen
881
No
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Vetlekammen
Bjørndø la
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1057
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n
Nord døla
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1106
1118
887
Haugen Osa Folkvang
Sævartveit
Starting point: Osa Parking: Osa, near the fjord or at Hjadlane. Challenging Parking fee: free Length: 6 km (one way) Total ascent: 600 meters Total walking time: 4-6 hours Season (average year): June – October About the trail: Ossete means “summerfarm for Osa”. Challenging walk, steep but rewarding. Marked trail from Osa through Norddalen (the north valley). Some very steep parts, slippery when wet. Breathtaking views down the valley, with the waterfalls and the wild river. The summer farms are situated by a quiet river and a small lake. You should wear sturdy mountain boots. While in Osa, you may also visit the art gallery Hjadlane galleri and the Osa café.
921
Osanuten 1125
Osa Ulvik
300
Hønsahjallen
Salbuviki 0
230
460
690
920 m
Waterfall in Norddalen. ©B-Nature
lo
18
Tourist information: Ulvik tourist information: +47 56 52 62 80, ulvikturist@ulvik.org tdø
Ulvik herad
s Au
Hallestigen
viki
15
Kjeåsen and Simadal
16
Ulvagil et
- a steep challenge and an easy hike
The view from Kjeåsen mountain farm ©Jannicke Olsen
Åså n
a
Trondenotten
Sænuten
Kjeåsen
l S i m a d a Midhus
Storøya
åa
16 15
Fonnarleina
Tveit
Øyjorda
Skytjefossen Kjeaneset Kalvanes
Tveitanuten 103
0
Eidfjord
Sel
600
800 Meters
Reins-
u rdj
gje
vet
Eidfjord kommune
400
1062
SIMADAL (means Sima valley) Length: up to 6 km (one Easy way) Total ascent: up to 250 16 meters Total walking time: up to 4 hours Season (average year): April - November About the trail: This is an easy hike through an impressive valley. In the beginning, it follows the path along the river, then it continues on a small paved road, followed by a gravel road. There is very little traffic on the road. In the spring, the Skytjefossen waterfall can be a magnificent sight! You may take a shorter walk on the road – even a 1 hour walk will be pleasant.
ila kredg
KJEÅSEN MOUNTAIN FARM Length: 2 km (one way) Total ascent: 550 meters Expert Total walking time: 3-4 hours Season (average year): May 15 – October About the trail: The hike to Kjeåsen mountain farm is very steep. Ropes and ladders on parts of the trail. Do NOT hike when the trail is wet or covered with snow or ice. Some parts are slippery, and this hike requires hiking boots and great caution. Be aware of steep cliffs. Great views along the trail and from Kjeåsen.
Erres
Storefossgila
Starting point: both hikes start at Sima powerplant, 6.5 km from the centre of Eidfjord. Parking: Sima powerplant Parking fee: free
200
Ropes and logs along the Kjeåsen trail. ©Marit Stadheim
Tourist information: Eidfjord tourist information: +47 53 67 34 00, turistinfo@visiteifjord.no 19
Hæreid
17
- idyllic panoramic walk
Information board at Hodna. ©Heidi Kvamsdal
Vindoksla
Simadal
922
Ørnagila
Eidfjord Menes
Hæreid
Hodna
Vik
Starting point: Eidfjord centre Parking: Eidfjord centre Parking fee: free Length: 6 km Total ascent: 100 meters Total walking time: 1.5 - 2 hours Season (average year): All year
103
st Au
7
ro
About the trail: Walk from the centre of Eidfjord over the bridge, along the river Eio up to the nice, sandy beach at Lake Eidfjordvatnet. At the top of Hæreid, you will find the largest gravesite in Western Norway with approximately 400 smaller and bigger graves from the Iron Age and the Viking Age. From Hodna there is a great view overlooking Eidfjord.
Djupedal
Lægreid Eidfjordvatnet
Tråa
Hjellerud 7
Solaskora
At Hæreid ©Marit Stadheim
Eidfjord kommune 20
Easy
Måbødalen / Vøringsfossen waterfall 0
Walking along the river Eio. ©Heidi Kvamsdal
200
400 m
One of the burial mounds at Hæreid. ©Lisbeth Bygstad Celik
Tourist information: Eidfjord tourist information: +47 53 67 34 00, turistinfo@visiteifjord.no
Vøringsfossen waterfall
18
- spectacular canyon hike
Down in the canyon. ©Kristoffer Fürstenberg 0
Starting point: At Storegjel in Måbødalen, about 15 km from the centre of Eidfjord along Challenging route 7 at the upper end of the Måbø tunnel. Parking: Parking at Storegjel or 2 km further up at Fossatromma, then walk down the old road to Storegjel. Parking fee: free Length: 2 km (one way) Total ascent: 100 meters Total walking time: 2 hours (when starting at Storegjel) Season (average year): May/June – October (Do not hike when there is snow)
250
500
750
ng He
1 000 m
i jel
a Fossli
724
Måbøvatnet Øvre Eidfjord
142
691 Storegjel
340 M åb
Tveito Måbø
7
Måbøberget
Høl
ø
726 Gamlaberget
About the trail: Follow the old road for about 300 meters down from Storegjel. The trail is signposted “Vøringsfossen” where the descent into the canyon starts. Crossing areas with large rocks on the way, some parts might be wet and slippery, be careful. Sturdy hiking boots are necessary. Crossing the river Bjoreio on a suspension bridge. At the end, feel the power of Vøringsfossen waterfall falling 182 meters down from the Hardangervidda mountain plateau. The trail was established in 1872 for tourists to see Vøringsfossen. Fossli Hotel at the top of Vøringsfossen was built in 1891.
673
Hardangervidda / Geilo
Parking at Fossatromma. ©Hege Grane Hisdal
Near the Vøringsfossen waterfall. ©Kristoffer Fürstenberg
Eidfjord kommune
Vørings- Midtbø Fossatromma fossen
Parking at Storegjel. ©Hege Grane Hisdal
Tourist information: Eidfjord tourist information: +47 53 67 34 00, turistinfo@visiteifjord.no 21
7
Vivelid – Såtefjell
- hiking into Hardangervidda National Park
Sæbø 116
Måb
Eidfjord
Myklatun
Røyso
ilsjuvet
511
Vardbergsnuten
66
n le da ma øl Hj
Reipo
Kleivsg
Tveit
Bjor
7
Vardberg
ødal
en
eio juvet
Øvre Eidfjord
Solman a
Neset Gardatun
19
Solmananuten
View from Såtefjell towards south. ©Marit Stadheim
929
Urhovden
Notten
Ugl ed
1263
Hellefjell
alen
Rø yn
es k
or gi la
Erreskreda
Veanuten
884
971
Hjølmaset
etlabrot
edalsfossen
a Ved
dal
lsju
vet
Hjølmo
Jiaredalen
1008
Åsdalen
ørn
942
Åsdalen
Bakligila
da
900
rs
908
lu
Veanuten
Hjølmaberget
Be
ra
Be
Va
Bj ør
1086
nd ala n
e
le
n
Bjørnskor
889
stø
rd
Tjukkaskog
lda
ølo
View from Såtefjell towards north. ©Marit Stadheim
len
Starting point: Hjølmaberget, turning off from route 7 in Øvre Eidfjord towards Hjølmo. Only Valursfossen Challenging private cars may drive up to Vetlasåta Hjølmaberget. The road up to Storoksla Hjølmaberget is a 10 km long narrow, steep Flatarehaug 1155 1145 and winding gravel road for experienced Storasåta drivers. Øyna FljotdalsVivehalsane Parking: Åsdalen or Hjølmaberget 1150 Lomatjørn Parking fee: free Viveli fjellet Length: 10 km (round-trip from 33 KvassHjølmaberget) o Skrubbhovden Viv Total ascent: 300 meters hamrane Total walking time: 4 hours 1054 0 300 600 900 Rundenuten Season (average year): June – September m 990
Nonhaug 1141
Djupsgila
Ve
ig
About the trail: Follow the T-marked trail to Vivelid, then to Fljotdal, and return over Såtefjell (close to Storesåta and Vetlesåta) to Hjølmaberget. You may stop at Vivelid mountain lodge for a meal and a cup of coffee during their opening season. Impressive views from Mt Såtefjell (Storesåta and Vetlesåta) over mountains, fjords and glaciers. A shorter and easier alternative is to return directly from Vivelid mountain lodge.
Fljotdal
Eidfjord kommune 22
Tourist information: Eidfjord tourist information: +47 53 67 34 00, turistinfo@visiteifjord.no
Trondsbu – Stigstuv
20
- excellent hike with kids into Hardangervidda National Park
Lake Tinnhølen.1346©Heidi Kvamsdal
N
1344
Granahytta
Starting point: Drive 12 km southwards from route 7 at Tråstølen. Start from the Medium northern tip of Lake Tinnhølen. Parking: At Tinnhølen close to Trondsbu mountain lodge. Parking fee: free parking, NOK 100 toll road (cash and card payment). Length: 6.5 km (one way) Total ascent: 100 meters Total walking time: 4 hours Season (average year): July – August
Falkafangaren
To Route 7 at Tråstølen
Fossane
St
ig
st
St o
ud
al
1269
1226
1292 1321
Trondsbu-
ra
No
rd m
1388
an
Grasnuten
n atio k pa en serv nal Par con io t e a p a N c s a d idd Lan gerv dan Har ns
sle
1323
Hyttehaugen
1344
Stigstu
nuten
1238
Stigstutua
1218
1288
B jo
1314
1224
re io Trondsbuhylen
Trondsbu
1226
1282
Ve iso
1302
1207
Endahæ
Falkabu
1246 1212
1229
ng La
1220
hyl
1224
en
About the trail: Walk along the road at Tinnhølen for some hundred meters, then follow the T-marked trail to Stigstuv. Relatively easy hike through high mountains, well suited for families with kids. Always check the weather forecast before hiking in the high mountains. Both Trondsbu mountain lodge and Stigstuv mountain lodge offer meals. Please check opening hours with the tourist information in Eidfjord.
1285
1159
1321
Gunnarshaug
Ribbehæ
Sandtjørnane
1217
1256
1287 1217
Gunnarsbotn 0
Heinebu 400
800
1231
1216
Bakkat
Byen 1214
1234
1 200 m
Simleøya
1262 1228
Hylatangen
Bakkatjønn-
Tinnhylen
At Stigstuv mountain lodge. ©Stigstuv Turisthytta
Eidfjord kommune
Tourist information: Eidfjord tourist information: +47 53 67 34 00, turistinfo@visiteifjord.no 23
Mt Samlen and the cultural trail in Herand
- Summit hike and historic walk in Herand
21 22
Arneneset Åslii
391
Bakken 585
Grimsdalen
550
21 626
Dysviki
Åsmyri
686
Midsummer late evening view from Mt Samlen. ©Sverre Hjørnevik/Fjord Norway
Utne
Samlen Mælsviki
Mæls-
Løypehaugen
heiane
Mulen
Vassel
204
Ravnaberg
22
162
Fredheim 75
Herandsvatnet
Langvoll
Bakko Sævarhagen 0
200
400
600 m
Herand
Lindviki
MT SAMLEN Starting point: Åsleite, 4.6 km north of the centre of Challenging Herand along route 550. Parking: Along the road or 21 a slightly further south on the highest point of the road. Parking fee: free Length: 5 km Total ascent: 470 meters Total walking time: 3 hours Season (average year): May - November
Jondal kommune 24
myri
Sekk
Mæle
550
Eiki Jondal
Storhaugen
Tveit
Samland
Sto rel 234 vi
Trå
Along the cultural trail. ©Juklafjord
About the trail: The view at the top is spectacular, but it takes some effort to get there. Partly very steep, including a ladder and some rocky and wet parts. This is a perfect challenge for an evening hike in the summer. CULTURAL TRAIL IN HERAND Starting point: 200 meters north of the centre of Herand. Parking: parking lot near the old sawmill (oppgangssaga).
Easy
22
Parking fee: free Length: 3 km Total ascent: 140 meters Total walking time: 1.5 hours Season (average year): All year (except when there is snow and ice). About the trail: From the parking place, pass the bridge, continue on a gravel road through a farm yard, then you are on the marked trail. Along the route there are several information boards. Interesting geology and flora. Some steep parts have stairs. Along the trail, there are benches for breaks.
Tourist information: Jondal tourist information: +47 95 11 77 92, post@visitjondal.no
Hereiane
23
- a unique, rocky landscape
View from the top of Hereiane. ©Sveinung Selsvik
Ravnaberg
Sævarhagen
Starting point: 100 meters north of the picnic area at Hereiane, 3 km south of Herand Medium along route 550. Parking: At the picnic area and restrooms – a project by National Tourist Routes. Parking fee: free Length: 5 km Total ascent: 370 meters Total walking time: 3 hours Season (average year): May - October
Herand Lindviki
179
Haugen
Hustangen
ndet Unndal
182
Midtviki Hereipollen Hereitangen
550
Strondi
Strandateigane
Haugsvarden
399
Varden
11
Skorpa 438
Jondal
Hereiane 0
79
300
600
Storevarden
View to the north from Haugsvarden with Herand and Mt Samlen© Sveinung Selsvik
Jondal kommune
Tveitehagen
Låto
Havnen
su Holm
Vik
18
Storeklubben
Eiki
lvi Haugse
About the trail: Most of the hike takes place on bare rock, so it might be slippery when wet. Excellent views on the way up. The last part at the top goes through forests with small lakes and marshes. From Haugsvarden you can see down to Herand.
Herandsholmen
Her
Langvoll
900
1 200 m
450
The restrooms at Hereiane, where you can park. ©Steinar Smith
Tourist information: Jondal tourist information: +47 95 11 77 92, post@visitjondal.no 25
462
The river path
24
- idyllic walk along Jondalselvi in the centre of Jondal
The path goes along the river Jondalselvi. ©Steinar Smith
0
al s Jond
Jonavegen
55
Vik
Vik
b Elva
e fo
v nn
eg
en
Rabben
yri
Apple orchard in Jondal. ©Juklafjord
Jondal kommune
0
100
200
Meter 300
Jondal tourist information, Juklafjord. © Folgefonna Ecotourism
Easy
About the trail: An easy walk on paved and well kept gravel roads. Suitable for prams and wheelchairs. Benches along the route. Crosses the river twice, on a pedestrian bridge and on the road 550. Well marked walking route.
Jondal Belsnesvegen
da lsø
107
26
t
lg Fo
Jondal Jon
r o te
el vi
Starting point: Juklafjord, the tourist information in Jondal. Parking: Jondal centre Parking fee: free Length: 2 km Total ascent: 15 meters Total walking time: 1 hour Season (average year): All year
Jondal seen from south. ©Hans Jørgen Andersen
Tourist information: Jondal tourist information: +47 95 11 77 92, post@visitjondal.no
Fjellstøl and Mt Vikanuten
25
- a great hike in fine weather overlooking the Hardangerfjord
The farmhouses and the view from Fjellstøl. ©Sveinung Selsvik
Jo
Herand / Utne
Starting point: Sætveit, 1 km south of Jondal centre. Parking: At Sætveit, maximum Expert 5 cars. Parking fee: free Length: 8 km Total ascent: 1,000 meters Total walking time: 5 hours Season (average year): June - October
Jon
Jondal
lsø yri
Sætveit
Djupaviki
n Ren
Kvitaberg Fjellstølen
Liastølmorki
en dal
Sætveithagen A steep hike through the forest. ©Steinar Smith
Rabben
da
87
Stekka
fjellet 165
107
Kroktjørni
Sm ørs d kar
Vikane
en dal
Vikasanden Rosendal / Odda
1002
bekke
Småheiane
n 1017
Jondal kommune
604
767
Skjegga-
1065
The view from Vikanuten. ©Steinar Smith
1
Folgefonna glacier
Jondal
Skred
About the trail: The trail starts with a 1,000 meters ascent without any flat part towards Vikanuten. The first part goes through a forest with old spruce. The views from the top are quite amazing. When continuing towards Fjellstøl, the landscape is open and mountainous with some small lakes. Fjellstøl is an old summer pasture farm with several small farmhouses. The path returning to Sætveit is well maintained. Choose a day with nice weather for this hike. If the weather is not so nice, just hike directly up to Fjellstøl and down the same way.
Sætveitneset
i elv s l a nd
0
250
Vikanuten 500
750
1 000 m
Vassvikenuten Tourist information: Jondal tourist information: +47 95 11 77 92, post@visitjondal.no 27
Torsnesstølen/Fjelltveit
26
- hike to the summer farm houses at the end of Lake Torsnesvatnet
The farmhouses at Torsnesstølen ©Sveinung Selsvik
Tungenuten
Vassvikenuten
Øydjorda
17
Mørkelii
676
Øydjords-
Slåtta
38
fjellet
107
Vassvikane Vassneset
Halvroddsneset Torsnesvatn
Veslavatnet
mnen
484
Lake Torsnesvatnet seen towards west from Torsnesstølen. ©Steinar Smith
Jondal kommune 28
0
200
400
600
Torsnesstølen
Helveteshola
800 m
Helle-
sdal
Rosendal / Odda
Svartavatnet
Vesle
Glom
Seljenes
Åmundsstig
va
Tveita
Mjøsstølen
el
115
454
Torsnesmyrane
Fjelltveit
309
es
sn
r To
Torsnes
Raudenuten
Røyrlibekken
924
Jondal
889
Kvanndalsnuten TorsnesKvanndal
Starting point: Drive to Torsnes, 7 km south of Jondal centre. Then continue up to the Medium end of a local road (see map). Parking: At the end of the local road passing Stølheim/Mjøsstølen. Parking fee: free, toll road NOK 50 (cash) Length: 4 km (one way) Total ascent: 80 meters Total walking time: 3 hours Season (average year): May - November About the trail: Hiking through a lush landscape on the northern side of Lake Torsnesvatnet. There are many summer farm houses and cabins at Torsnesstølen at the eastern end of the lake.
Tourist information: Jondal tourist information: +47 95 11 77 92, post@visitjondal.no
Botsvatnlia and Mt Jonstein
27
- a varied and challenging hike
From Buførevegen with Lake Botsvatnet behind. ©Steinar Smith
Kringlehaugen
972
1218
ks ak 894
Botnen
Jonstein
1121
667
Søthaugane
Skarvabottvatnet
Kvanndals915
1314
haugen
Klypestjørni
v be
1179
al e
d rgs n
From the summit at Mt Jonstein. ©Steinar Smith
1013
806
Sta
About the trail: Kaprebakkane Follow Lake Botsvatnet on the eastern side Jammerdal across the marshes along the path, and cross the creek on the bridge. When approaching bøelvi Bratta the summer pasture farm, follow the signs Jondal “Buførevegen” up the hill. The stone steps 565 are made by Sherpas from Nepal. Follow Kvannhaugen Buførevegen along the cairns (stone markers) about halfway to Mt Jonstein. A signpost shows the direction to Mt Jonstein, but the path is unmarked. Great views in all directions from the summit at 1,344 meters above sea level. The return path down to Lake Botsvatn is marked with red T-marks and is rather steep. Be careful when walking.
Skarvabotnen
vatnet
Ekrehaugen
1232
1344
Jonsteinskorane
Botts-
Sjusete
Jondal kommune
1136
da
1036
len
k
ken Middagsnuten Starting point: Drive from Jondal towards Krossdalen. Slåsete Keep left after 10 km. Continue 4 Challenging km to the starting point at lake Botsvatnet. Parking: At lake Botsvatnet Parking fee: free, toll road NOK 100 (payment by credit card) Dåren Length: 8 km Skoltane Total ascent: 700 meters 942 Total walking time: 4 hours Season (average year): July - October
To b
Årei be
1403
0
200
400
600
800 m
The summer pasture farm at Lake Botsvatn. ©Sveinung Selsvik
Tourist information: Jondal tourist information: +47 95 11 77 92, post@visitjondal.no 29
Mt Saksaklepp
28
- the highest peak in Jondal at 1,491 m
On the way towards Mt Bjødnafetet. The dam with the car park on the right side. ©Sveinung Selsvik
Geitastølen
Langedalstjørni
Saksa1491
klepp
Bjødna-
1357
1408
fetet
Skori
Dravladalen
Heimstetjørni 1058 1022
Dravladalsvatnet Myra-
Dravladalsfossen
n ale
d Jor
Hestada len
Jondal
957 - 880
Øykjaneset
At the top of Mt Saksaklepp. ©Steinar Smith
leitet 1128
1045 935
Veslavatn 1066
Sandosen
Rundehaugstjørni
Jukladalstjørni
1089
1043
1169
Starting point: Drive from Jondal towards Krossdalen. Keep right after 10 km towards Challenging Folgefonna glacier. Continue 6 km, then turn left to the starting point at Dravladalsdammen. Parking: At Dravladalsdammen (which is a dam for hydroelectric power production). Parking fee: free, toll road NOK 100 (payment by credit card) Length: 4 km (one way) Total ascent: 650 meters Total walking time: 5 hours Season (average year): July - October About the trail: Hike along the top of the dam, and then a rather steep ascent up towards Mt Bjødnafetet. Beautiful view of Folgefonna glacier to the south from the cabin at Mt Bjødnafetet. There may be snow all year on the path between Mt Bjødnafetet and Mt Saksaklepp.
FONNA Glacier Ski Resort 1370
0
250
500
Jondal kommune 30
750 m
Mt Bjødnafetet (left) and Mt Saksaklepp (right) seen from FONNA Glacier Ski Resort. ©Sveinung Selsvik
Tourist information: Jondal tourist information: +47 95 11 77 92, post@visitjondal.no
29
Guided glacier hike - into Folgefonna National Park
Lang ta ar
1022
Jondal
-
en
1089 1169
1066
Jukladalstjørni Rundehaugen Jukladalsvatnet 1043
1404 1088
Mosadalstjørni
da Ur
1045
Rundehaugstjørni
Sandosen
Mos
adal
935
1084
Steinafjell 1242
leitet 1128
Veslavatn
nuten
berget
Myra-
1045
en
SmolSvartavass-
Øykjaneset
en adal
820
dal Jor
Hest
Svartavatnet
930
957 - 880
Dravladalsvatnet
Dravladalsfossen
et eit
l
790
1172
FONNA Glacier Ski Resort
1370
n ale
d
Juklavatnet Juklavassbreen
1060 - 950
Juklavasstangen
1443
1335
F O L G E F O N N A
Botna-
t rde
horga
Botnasåta
1170
990
868
Botnatjørna
On top of the world. Folgefonni Breførarlag ©Désiré Weststrate Jukla kraftstasjon
1455
Folgefon
Tverr-
horga
ska
1200
na Nationa l Park
1262
740 - 737
Jondal kommune
ss
va
Sv
Osadal
ala
DO NOT hike on the glacier without a professional guide. On a glacier there are hidden dangers like crevasses under the snow, ice avalanches etc.
1100
1166
1058
832
Sm
About the trail: This is a daily guided tour at Folgefonna glacier, walking to the part called Juklavass glacier. Necessary equipment for the hike, like boots, crampons, harness, helmet, ice axe, is included. Rental clothing is available. First part of the hike is a climb from 1,200 to 1,400 meters above sea level, where the views are great. Every day the routes are adapted to the guests’ wishes. You may try to climb into the blue crevasses or just walk on the glacier. Bring your own lunch and beverage. Early in the season, parts of the glacier will be covered by snow. The tour must be booked at latest 6 pm the day before. More information at www.folgefonni-breforarlag.no
Heimstetjørni
1133
Ryggvatnet
773
Starting point: Drive from Jondal towards Krossdalen. Keep right after 10 km towards Medium Folgefonna glacier. Continue 8 km to the Folgefonna glacier. Parking: Car park at FONNA Glacier Ski Resort Parking fee: free, toll road NOK 100 (payment by credit card) Length: 4 - 6 km Total ascent: 350 meters Total walking time: 4 hours Season (average year): June - September
Storafjellet
1004
Folgefonna National Park
Bruraholmen
en edal
You may try ice climbing if you like. Folgefonni Breførarlag ©Désiré Weststrate
Botnane
0
200
400
600
1626
800 m
740 - 737
Markjelkevatnet
Tourist information: Jondal tourist information: +47 95 11 77 92, post@visitjondal.no 31
To Mt Røvhaug or Setehaug from Utne
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- steep hikes with spectacular views
The view from Setehaug across the Hardangerfjord toward Mt Oksen. ©Bente Widding Tjoflotneset
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Starting point: Utne. You may also take the ferry from Kvanndal or Kinsarvik without Medium a car. Parking: At the road crossing where route 550 from Jondal comes to Utne. Parking fee: free Length: Røvhaug 3.5 km, Setehaug 2.5 km Total ascent: Røvhaug 650 meters, Setehaug 600 meters. Total walking time: Røvhaug, 2 hours one way. Setehaug, 2 hours one way. Season (average year): May - October About the trails: The hikes are described on an infoboard near Utne Hotel. The hikes are partly very steep, and slippery when wet. Hiking to Røvhaug: Turn left at the church. From route 550, cross Utneelvi creek and follow the road to the farm Reiseter. Continue on the trail through Reisetehagen towards Røvhaug. Hiking to Setehaug: Turn left at Vassbakken from route 550 after the church, and continue on the trail towards Setehaug.
Parking at Utne. ©Kristine Hesthamar
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Tourist information: Ullensvang tourist information in Kinsarvik: +47 53 66 31 12, turistinfo@kinsarvik.net
HM Queen Sonja’s panoramic hiking trail
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About the trail: HM Queen Sonja of Norway is a passionate mountain hiker, and this is one of her favorite hikes in the Hardangerfjord region. The hike is long and demanding with a steep descent towards Lofthus. You will walk through forests, high mountains and lush orchards. Follow the dirt road from Røte up to Heng at 750 meters above sea level. From here the trail is marked with blue Ds (“Queen” in Norwegian is “Dronning”). The route down to Lofthus, including the “Monk steps”, is marked with red Ts.
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Tourist information: Ullensvang tourist information in Kinsarvik: +47 53 66 31 12, turistinfo@kinsarvik.net 33
Husedalen valley
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Starting point: Follow the local road signposted Husedalen from Kinsarvik route 13 in the centre of Kinsarvik. po p i Parking: Near the go-kart circuit Challenging v i V and the shooting range, before Kinnalii crossing the river Vivippo. Turn back if you see 1304 766 the helicopter base on the right side. Hardangervidda National Park Errenuten Brottefonnshovet Heng Parking fee: free 1224 Length: 5 km (one way), or less if turning back Nykkjesøytjørni 221 earlier. Hylen Total ascent: 700 meters, or less if turning Nonsnuten K i 123 ns 756 back earlier. o Vetla Total walking time: 3-6 hours (2 waterfalls or Kvanndal 923 796 Tveitafossen 4 waterfalls) Season (average year): May – October Nyastølfossen 846 About the trail: Tveitafjellet Nykkjesøy This trail has been known for decades as one Stora 978 Nykkjesøyfossen Kvanndal of the most beautiful hikes in Norway. Some rk a Vierdalsvatnet lP na parts are demanding and steep, slippery tio Reinsbrekkene a Kvanndalshovet N da when wet. The hike takes you into the d i 1182 Bjørnabykset rv ge an 0 300 600 900 Hardangervidda National Park, the largest in d r 1161 Kjerring 1166 m 642 Ha Norway. 1152 After parking, hike along the gravel road to the first waterfall Tveitafossen. From here there are two options: 1) Follow a partly quite steep trail marked with red Ts, from behind the power station. May be slippery. 2) Follow a steep gravel road that ends before the third waterfall. Continue to the third and fourth waterfall on the T-marked trail. The gravel road is also a nice return path. You may also start hiking in the centre of Kinsarvik, adding an extra 2 km each way. Having a picnic along the river Kinso. Åsmarki
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Tourist information: Ullensvang tourist information in Kinsarvik: +47 53 66 31 12, turistinfo@kinsarvik.net
Elvadalen, Fruktstien and the Monk steps/Nosi
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View of Lofthus in the autumn. ©Morten Knudsen/Hotel Ullensvang.
Starting point: in Lofthus Parking: Several options centrally in Lofthus Parking fee: free
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Fruktstien – The fruit trail Length: 7 km Total ascent: 100 meters Easy Total walking time: 2-3 hours Season (average year): All year 34 Follow the village roads along the orchards of Lofthus, mostly on tarmac roads.
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Tourist information: Ullensvang tourist information in Kinsarvik: +47 53 66 31 12, turistinfo@kinsarvik.net 35
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Starting point: Aga (or Reiseter) Parking: At the picnic area 500 Medium meters north of Agatunet Parking fee: free Length: 9 km (one way) Total ascent: 500 meters Total walking time: 4 hours (one way) Season (average year): June – October. There is a risk of avalanches outside the season. About the trail: When hiking from Agatunet, go south for about 200 meters, turn right and follow the road to Nyeslåtten. Interesting scenic and cultural landscape. From Reiseter, follow the local tarmac road 109 for 3.7 km down to Nå or arrange pick-up by private car. The road 109 is not suitable for larger vehicles.
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Parking near Agatunet ©Kristine Hesthamar
Tourist information: Ullensvang tourist information in Kinsarvik: +47 53 66 31 12, turistinfo@kinsarvik.net Odda tourist information: +47 48 07 07 77, turistkontor@odda.kommune.no
Buførevegen
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- the old trail between Jondal and Sørfjorden
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About the trail: This is an historic route connecting Jondal and Krossdalen with Sørfjorden. A rough translation of Buførevegen is “the path to take the cattle and sheep into the mountains”. There are beautiful views of Sørfjorden and the Folgefonna glacier. The hike takes you into the Folgefonna National Park. The trail has been restored with assistance from Sherpas from Nepal rebuilding the trail with stones. Infoboard at Reiseter. Partly steep. Do not continue to hike past the first stone cairn (markers) at Reisetereggje (at 1,200 meters above sea level) without a local guide. The terrain is difficult and challenging.
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Starting point: At Reiseter, 330 meters above sea level. Parking: Follow the local road Challenging 109 3.7 km from the crossing at route 550 by Nå Auto. Limited parking capacity at Reiseter. Only private cars may go all the way up. The road is narrow. Alternative parking at Nå. Parking fee: free Length: 6 km (one way) Total ascent: 900 meters Total walking time: 3 hours (one way) Season (average year): June – September. There is a risk of avalanches outside the season.
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Parking at Reiseter ©Kristine Hesthamar
Tourist information: Ullensvang tourist information in Kinsarvik: +47 53 66 31 12, turistinfo@kinsarvik.net Odda tourist information: +47 48 07 07 77, turistkontor@odda.kommune.no
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About the trail: Follow the road towards Skjeggedal on foot for 1.1 km, turn off the road in the hairpin turn. Then follow the well marked path up the mountain. The trail ends at the top of the pipeline to the power plant. From here, there are stunning views of the Folgefonna glacier and Sørfjorden.
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Starting point: Tyssedal at Tyssohallen Parking: Follow the Trolltunga Challenging sign at the crossroads at route 13 in Tyssedal. Drive 1.5 km and park at Tyssohallen. Parking fee: NOK 150 Length: 2 km (one way) Total ascent: 300 meters Total walking time: 2 hours Svelget Season (average year): April - October
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Tourist information: Odda tourist information: +47 48 07 07 77, turistkontor@odda.kommune.no
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EVERY YEAR THERE ARE SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS FOR HIKERS IN SERIOUS TROUBLE. PREPARE WELL, AND BE A RESPONSIBLE AND SAFE HIKER! CONSIDER JOINING A GUIDED GROUP.
ABOUT HIKING TO TROLLTUNGA • The trail starts in Skjeggedal, 7 km from Tyssedal. • This is a demanding hike. 23 km in total, minimum 10-12 hours. Ascent about 1200 meters. • The start is a steep 400 meter ascent. • Start early in the morning. After 1 September, start before 8:00 AM. • The weather in the high mountains may change fast. Check the weather forecast before starting. Do not hike to Trolltunga in heavy rain or in foggy weather. • It is always colder in the mountains than down by the fjord. • Intermittent mobile phone coverage along the trail (Telenor). • The nature is vulnerable, and camping is not recommended. Bring an emergency bivvy in case of bad weather or injuries. • The hike to Trolltunga is long and demanding and unforeseen situations may arise. Because of this, it is recommended to hike with a local guide.
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO ODDA There are several good daily connections to/from Odda and Voss, Bergen, Stavanger and Oslo. National route planner on www.tidr.no Preikestolen: Trolltunga – Preikestolen express bus, see p.90 www.tide.no
TAKE WITH YOU ON THE HIKE • Sturdy mountain boots, warm clothing and rainwear, emergency bivvy, plenty to eat and drink, headlamp and a simple first aid kit. • Bring back all garbage.
INFORMATION Odda Tourist Office Tel: (+47) 48 07 07 77
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TO SKJEGGEDAL By car: Parking in Skjeggedal (NOK 300/day) and at Tyssohallen (NOK 150/day). The Trolltunga Shuttle: Odda – Skjeggedal NOK 150, Tyssedal – Skjeggedal NOK 100, see p.91 By Taxi: Odda Taxi, tel 53 64 14 44
turistkontor@odda.kommune.no www.visitodda.com
Tourist information: Odda tourist information: +47 48 07 07 77, turistkontor@odda.kommune.no 39
Holmaskjer
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Starting point: Picnic area near Egne Hjem at Tokheim, 2 km north of Odda along route 550. Expert Parking: at the starting point Parking fee: free Length: 7 km (one way) Total ascent: 1,600 meters Total walking time: 5 hours (one way) Season (average year): July – September. Do not hike outside the season. Contact the tourist information before hiking.
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About the trail: Historic tourist route that was established in the late 19th century. At that time, the tourists were taken on horseback from Sundal on the other side up to the glacier, on sledge across the glacier, and on horseback down to Odda. Today, in July and August, it is still possible to do the same tour (without horses) with professional guides from Folgefonni Breførarlag (Folgefonni Glacier Team) when crossing the glacier. The trail is quite steep. It is important to have good footwear, warm and windproof clothing, maps and a compass. The weather changes rapidly on the glacier, and it is often foggy. On the glacier you can stay overnight at the summit cabin at Holmaskjer.
Infoboard at starting point. ©Jarle Nilssen
Tourist information: Odda tourist information: +47 48 07 07 77, turistkontor@odda.kommune.no
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From the starting point of the hike. ©Amy Henrickson.
Tourist information: Odda tourist information: +47 48 07 07 77, turistkontor@odda.kommune.no 41
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Hjøllo - Mannsåker - a cultural trail in Odda
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Along the hike, a view of lake Sandvinvatnet. ©J.K. Flattun
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Starting point: From Hjøllo or Vasstun/Trolltunga Hotel. Parking: At Vasstun, at Hjøllo or in Odda. Parking fee: free Length: 3 km Total ascent: 200 meters Total walking time: 2 hours Season (average year): All year
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Tourist information: Odda tourist information: +47 48 07 07 77, turistkontor@odda.kommune.no
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Mt Rossnos
- summit hike overlooking Odda
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About the trail: The trail starts at the end of the Freimsvegen road. Follow signs to Rossnos and Freimsstølen. From Freimsstølen, the trail is marked to Rossnos. Very steep until Freimstølen. Then undulating terrain until you reach the peak. Amazing views overlooking Odda, the Folgefonna glacier and the fjord below. Be aware of steep cliffs.
Tourist information: Odda tourist information: +47 48 07 07 77, turistkontor@odda.kommune.no 43
Strand - Sandvin
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- scenic waterfall hike
Waterfalls along the hike. ©Amy Henrickson
Mannsåker
Eide Eidesåsen
Husaskreda
Vasstun
Hovden
da skre Aur
ODDA
Jordal
Midskreda
13
Sandvin-
Øvsteskreda
Storanes s Lausa
vatnet
tein
Sjurstræ
Farming along the hike. ©Amy Henrickson
Gamlestøl
Lontjørn
Vikane
Strondsfossen Fossasetevatnet
Tjørnadalsfossen Tjørnadals-
Kaldnes
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Røldal / Haugesund
250
Tjørni Tjørnadalen
Sandvin 500
750
1 000 m
Odda kommune 44
haugen
Skansen
Trones
0
About the trail: Follow the road and pass the waterfalls over the footbridge. The road continues to Sandvin through a beautiful landscape of lakes, waterfalls and mountains. Easy walk.
Strond
Fossasete
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Starting point: At Strand. Follow signs to Buer from route 13, and then follow the road Easy towards Strand. Parking: Park on the right hand side of the road just before the houses. Parking fee: free Length: 2,5 km (one way) Total ascent: 160 meters Total walking time: 1 hour (one way) Season (average year): All year.
Espeflot
Nedre Starting point from Strand. ©Amy Henrickson
Fjellskor
Tourist information: Odda tourist information: +47 48 07 07 77, turistkontor@odda.kommune.no
Hallet grøne
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- circular hike at the top of the world
From the hike to Hallet Grøne. ©Elisbeth Wesenlund Hauge 857 Se tun ljes n e ta d le n Gorsvatnet
Starting point: At Lake Elversvatnet along the old road Histeinsover Mt Røldalsfjellet. Challenging Parking: At Lake Elversvatnet Parking fee: free Length: 8 km Total ascent: 230 meters Total walking time: 4 hours Season (average year): July – October (when the old road is open)
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Kvitenuten
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1469
1405
Seljestadsvingane
Vi er sk o
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1287
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1402
Eskjeflota
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1326
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About the trail: The hike goes into the high mountains where you will find snow all year round. Beautiful views and lovely valleys with several small lakes along the trail to Hallet grøne. Parts of the trail have stone steps made by local dam workers, later employed as dam keepers. The works were carried out in order to use the water for hydroelectric power stations. The path crosses the alpine ski slopes in Røldal on the return hike.
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1098
Ullshaug
1265 1049
1385
Elversvatnet
1281
Elvershei 1374
1326
Røldalsfjellet
Killestadnuten
1042
1236
Re i ns sti ge n
Hallet grøne
1146
884
Fjellstølen
1232
250
500
750
l lda Rø
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Odda kommune
ne
1 000 m
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Austdalen/Grøndalen/ Havrenos
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- historic hike through beautiful and wild scenery
Along the hike. ©Jarle Nilssen
1 000 m
Grøndalen
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et
750
sjuv
500
tdal
250
Tjørna
Aus
0
Austdalen
Mj ølå
na
Simle-
Midnuten
846
hovden
Mjø
laju
vet Tufta elva
Stigen
Havrenos 896
Kvamsflota
894
Hauge
Rabba
Hagen
Einerhaug
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Starting point: Marked from Røldal overnatting along route 134. Parking: At Røldal tourist information or Røldal overnatting. Challenging Parking fee: free Length: 3-6 km (one way) Total ascent: up to 500 meters Total walking time: up to 3 hours (one way) Season (average year): June - October About the trail: Follow the marked trail passing the houses when leaving Røldal towards Austdalen. Quite steep trail in the beginning, but the path is good and easy to find. From the summer pasture farms in Austdalen, you may cross the river on a bridge and continue to Grøndalen. You may also turn east before reaching Austdalen and hike to the top of Havrenos.
Tufto
Røldal
Berge
E1 34
Røldal
Grave
Od da
Seim
Medhus
Fjetland
Odda kommune 46
Sheep along the hike. ©Jarle Nilssen
Tourist information: Odda tourist information: +47 48 07 07 77, turistkontor@odda.kommune.no Røldal tourist information: +47 53 64 20 33, post@roldal.no
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