Hike to Manen from Uskedalen
Uskedalen.
MapFolgefonna National Park
Start and stopping pointThe parking lot by Padlane at Eik. Parking Leave highway 48 by the bridge that crosses the Eikelva river, towards Husnes. Follow the Eikevegen road 800 meters uphill to a small parking lot where the markings begin.
MarkingInformation Board by the parking lot. Signs and T Markings
GradingRed A somewhat challenging hike, four boots according to the DNT system.
Difference in altitude60 - 1014m AMSL
Estimated time5 hours round trip
Recommended adviceThe terrain can be marshy in places. Please use appropriate footwear. As an alternate way down, you may go towards Herøysundet or Husnes, see map.
OverviewFollow the markings from the parking lot, through farm yards, up the forest road and to the path. The beginning is steep, but the terrain gets lighter eventually through old pine forests and marshes. The path continues over solid rock. There is a magnificent view of Sunnhordland from the top.
- Easy
- Autumn
- Summer
- Glacier hiking
Source: Samarbeidsrådet for Sunnhordland
Hike to Manen from Uskedalen