Hike to Dønhaug, round trip from the boat dock

Location

Uskedalen.

Map

Folgefonna National Park

Start

Uskedal Båthavn (Marina).

Parking

By the old school in the town center. Large parking lot with an information board for Uskedalen.

Marking

There are no markings along the road. Signs where necessary.

Grading

Green Easy hike. Large parts of the route may be used with baby carriages or motorized wheelchairs.

Difference in altitude

0 - 50m AMSL

Estimated Time

1 hour

Recommended advice

Alternative access to the route can be by the gas station, the camping area, the Spar grocery shop, or Uskedal school. It is steep for wheelchairs and baby carriages from Kjærlandsvegen to Dønhaug. An alternative choice of route might be to turn towards Dønhaug gardsbarnehage (Farm Kindergarden) and use the road above the barn. Be cautious when crossing highway 48.

Overview

Follow the signs from the marina. This is a nice and easy hike, passing a swimming area (beach), grazing animals, and old, characteristic housing. From Dønhaug there is a wide view over the town, Storsundet, Skorpo and the Hardanger Fjord. This hike is suited for getting to know Uskedal and the surrounding area.