Uskedalen
Hike to Dønhaug, round trip from the boat dock
Adapted for disabled
All Year
Autumn
Easy
Glacier hiking
Marked trails
Short hikes (1-4 hours)
Facts
Effort Level: Easy
Duration: 1 hour
This is a nice hike suitable for families. You walk past grazing animals, old characteristic housing, and a beach where you can take a swim.
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.
Last updated: 09/11/2023
Source: Samarbeidsrådet for Sunnhordland
Hike to Dønhaug, round trip from the boat dock