Hovden i Setesdal

Reach the summit Hartevassnuten from central Hovden

Reach the summit Hartevassnuten from central Hovden Photo: Kirsten Leira

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Reach the summit Hartevassnuten from central Hovden

Hovdetun
4755 Hovden i Setesdal

+47 37 93 93 70

post@hovden.com

www.hovden.com

From central Hovden there are marked hiking trails to four summits. The 1068-metre Hartevassnuten is one of those. From here, there are magnificent views of Hovden and the surrounding mountains. This is a great family hike, suitable for children aged 5 and upwards.

There are some steep sections and rock-covered slopes along the path, which takes you from birch forest to above the tree line. In some places it gets slippery during rain, so we recommend solid footwear.

How do we get to the starting point?
The hike begins in the centre of Hovden, where you may park your car. This is where the Tourist Information is located. Take national route no. 9 up the hill, before turning right. This is where the marked trail starts, and it is easy to find.
The first part of the trail goes though a cabin area. To reach the summit, you have to negotiate some steep sections. On your way, you get to see Hovden from above. From the summit, there are magnificent views of Hovden and the surrounding mountains.
You may choose to return the same way, or continue on the path, making it a round trip. Follow the blue markings and the descent will take you through some rock-covered slopes and bogs further down, before it encounters the road in the cabin area.
This 6.5-kilometre hike takes approximately 2 ½ hours.

Accommodation
At Hovden there is a wide selection of accommodation alternatives: hotels, cabins and apartments. For further information, see www.hovden.com.

Facilities

Season
- august
- july
- june
- september
- october
Nature and terrain
- lookout point
- view
- mountains
- forest
Grading
- medium
Duration
- 3 hours

Please follow these safety tips when you go hiking and walking in Norway.

1. Be prepared
Be sufficiently experienced, fit and equipped for your intended trip.

2. Leave word of your route
Many cabins, hotels and other lodgings have tour notification boxes in which you may put a written notice of your planned route

3. Be weather-wise
You should always be alert to forecasts of bad weather, yet not rely completely on forecasts of good weather.

4. Be equipped for bad weather and frost
Always take a rucksack and proper mountain gear.

5. Learn from the locals
Local people can often tell you about avalanche trails, wind and snow conditions, and the safest routes.

6. Use a map and compass
Always have and know how to use a map and compass.

7. Do not go solo
If you venture out alone, there is nobody to give you first aid or notify a rescue service in an emergency.

8. Turn back in time - sensible retreat is no disgrace
If conditions deteriorate so much that you doubt you can attain your goal, turn around and return.

9. Conserve energy and build a snow shelter if necessary
The stronger the wind, the tougher the walking/skiing. Suit your speed to the weakest member of the party.

Find more detailed safety tips in the Norwegian Mountain Code.

Last updated: 17/11/2012 Source: Setesdal

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