Amlaholten, Kaupanger

Hike to Amlaholten, Kaupanger

The round trip to Amlaholten is one of the hiking trails in Kaupanger which you must experience. This is a very popular trip starting from Festingadalen (SIMAS) where you can take the round trip on a good forest road.  

From the car park you follow the marked path along the mountain on the north side. NB! Do not go up steeply to the left at the rock with the red cross. 

The path then turns around the mountain and up more from the west-northwest towards the end. Before you reach the top there is a viewpoint where you will have an amazing fjord view. From the viewpoint the path continuous on steep terrain towards the top. Most of the stretch is on a nice tractor road, but it transitions to a path towards the top. 

From the top you follow the red-marked path down to the starting point at Festingedalen. Altogether, this makes a great tour of approx. 5 km. The path is of good quality. 

Due to the overgrown forest at the top, it is recommended to go a little south where a magical view opens up. The path is marked with red dots. In some places it is a bit steep, but otherwise a nice trip. 

Tour facts:

Parking: Parking at Festinadalen

Distance: 5 km

Duration: approx. 2 hours on the round trip

Difficulty: Moderate

Season: April - November

Toilet: Please note that there are no public toilets on the tour to Amlaholten. 

Water: Fill your bottle with water before the tour as there may be limited access to water on the tour.

Leads are mandatory between April 1 and November 1. Your dog must not run loose.

Planning your hike

Before embarking on any hike, it’s essential to check current trail conditions, weather forecasts, and ensure you have the necessary equipment, especially for challenging hikes. The overview maps and information about the trip in this brochure is only for inspiration. Do not use this map for the hike. Buy a proper map or contact a guiding company in the Sognefjord.
 

We're delighted to have you visiting - thanks for showing respect and care during your stay.

1. Use marked toilets and trash bins
2. Stick to marked trails and roads
3. Don't feed the animals
4. Respect private property
5. Keep left on roads and use sidewalk to give way to local farmes

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