Hike to Storehogen, Kaupanger



Storehogen or Storehaugen is the cream of the mountain hikes in Kaupanger with views to Sogndal, Kaupanger, Hurrungane, Lærdalsfjorden and Bleia.
From the car park, follow the marked path across the marsh and continue on a nice hiking path to the trail junction in the road at Hatleggi. The tour continues on a soft forest path steeply upwards in a westerly direction, in a lovely mixed forest with pine and birch, up to the tree line about 100 meters above Veslehaugen. The view up the steep ridge gets better and better down towards Eidsfjorden, Kjørnes and Sogndal. In a couple of places here, a strong suction is felt in the stomach.
Walk past an idyllic small mountain lake, before you are up on Veslehaugen 1018 masl, and from there the path continues on stone and gravel, but the path is still as clear. From Veslehaugen there is one last steep bend and snowdrift, before you are up at the top of Storehaugen 1169 masl.
The top is a pure pleasure in the lovely weather, and with an unparalleled view!
Tour descriptionParking: Storemyri 390 m., Haukåsen - Kaupanger
Distance: 12 km
Duration: 3,5 hours
Difficulty: Red - Demanding
Season: May - October
Toilet: Please note that there are no public toilets on the tour to Storehogen.
Water: Fill your bottle with water before the tour as there may be limited access to water on the tour.
Leads are mandatory between April 1 and November 1. Your dog must not run loose.
Before embarking on any hike, it’s essential to check current trail conditions, weather forecasts, and ensure you have the necessary equipment, especially for challenging hikes. The overview maps and information about the trip in this brochure is only for inspiration. Do not use this map for the hike. Buy a proper map or contact a guiding company in the Sognefjord.
1. Use marked toilets and trash bins
2. Stick to marked trails and roads
3. Don't feed the animals
4. Respect private property
5. Keep left on roads and use sidewalk to give way to local farmes
- Challenging
Source: Visit Sognefjord AS
Hike to Storehogen, Kaupanger