Hike to Gygrastol
The trip to Gygrastol gives a very special feeling of being close to the sea, fjords, valleys, mountains and the glacier, in the borderland between Sunnhordland and Hardanger.
Ænes, Mauranger
MapFolgefonna National Park
Start point, end point and parkingCar park 120 meters before the church in Ænes. Start point to the left of the church.
Length to hiking destination7,0 km
MarkingT markings, signs and cairns along the path.
GradingBLACK – Very demanding hike.
Difference in altitude40 – 1.339 m AMSL
Estimated time for total trip7 hours
OverviewFrom the church, follow the gravel road 1,5 km to a storage place for timber. From there, follow the signs and markings. First on the forest road, then on the path through the forest up to the barren mountains. And thereafter on rocky ground and rocks. The trip to Gygrastol gives a very special feeling of being close to the sea, fjords, valleys, mountains and the glacier, in the borderland between Sunnhordland and Hardanger.
Recommended adviceBring extra water to drink.
Source: Samarbeidsrådet for Sunnhordland
Hike to Gygrastol