Husnes
Hike to Vardhaugselet from Husnes
It is reckoned that the sturdy farmhouse walls were erected around 1860, and the mountain farm was being used until 1905. A nice walk!
Location
Husnes
Map
Folgefonna National Park
Start point, end point and parking
At Husnes waterworks, 350 meters north of the roundabout on Helland.
Length to hiking destination
4,0 km
Marking
Information board at the start point. T markings and signs along the path.
Grading
BLUE – Medium hike.
Difference in altitude
25 - 649 m AMSL
Estimated time for total trip
4 hours
Overview
From the path to Nordfjell, go further ahead on more flat terrain on the southern part of Svaneheia towards Vardhaugselet.
Vardhaugselet
It is reckoned that the sturdy farmhouse walls were erected around 1860, and the mountain farm was being used until 1905. The restoration (2002) has been performed by "Interesselaget for Vardhaugselet" (Volunteer Organization to preserve the Vardhaugselet), and the mountain farm is now open for everyone all year round. You will find Vardhaugselet in the DNT App SjekkUt.
Recommended advice
The trip to Vardhaugselet can be extended to Vardhaugen and Mjelkhaug. The route is also marked from the Søsterheimen, Valen hospital.
Last updated: 10/17/2023
Source: Samarbeidsrådet for Sunnhordland
Hike to Vardhaugselet from Husnes