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Fjord Norway Vestland KVINNHERAD

Hike to Kaldestadåsen from Kaldestad

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Location Sunde. Walking map Folgefonna National Park. Topographical map Norway page 1214 IV – Husnes. Starting and finishing point Kaldestad, at the turn-off from the RV main road for the southern road down to Prestnes. Parking A few parking spots at the starting point. Sign-posting Information board at the starting point. Painted red marks and signs. Classification Blue. Moderate, two boots pursuant to the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) system. Altitude difference 50 – 271 metres. Total time One hour there and back. Overview After 50 metres, the path ascends steeply through a spruce wood. Above the spruce wood, there is a lovely view into the Hardangerfjord and out to the Sunnhordland basin. Follow the signs along the gentle ascent to the lean-to at the top. Recommended advice The path is rather marshy in places so wear appropriate footwear. There are also a number of alternative ascents and descents to Kaldestadåsen. Study the walking map and use your imagination to put together interesting walks.

Location
Sunde.
Walking map
Folgefonna National Park.
Topographical map Norway page 1214 IV – Husnes.
Starting and finishing point
Kaldestad, at the turn-off from the RV main road for the southern road down to Prestnes.
Parking
A few parking spots at the starting point.
Sign-posting
Information board at the starting point.
Painted red marks and signs.
Classification
Blue. Moderate, two boots pursuant to the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) system.
Altitude difference
50 – 271 metres.
Total time
One hour there and back.
Overview
After 50 metres, the path ascends steeply through a spruce wood. Above the spruce wood, there is a lovely view into the Hardangerfjord and out to the Sunnhordland basin. Follow the signs along the gentle ascent to the lean-to at the top.
Recommended advice
The path is rather marshy in places so wear appropriate footwear. There are also a number of alternative ascents and descents to Kaldestadåsen. Study the walking map and use your imagination to put together interesting walks.


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General

Effort level
  • Medium
Landscape
  • Forest area

Outdoor Activities

Hiking
  • Marked trails
  • Short hikes (1-4 hours)

Facts

Effort Level
Medium
Duration
1 hour
Landscape
Forest area
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