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Fjord Norway
Vestland
KVINNHERAD
Nordfjell from Valen
- +47 53484280
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A nice hike on forest road and path to Nordfjell.
Location
Valen.
Map
Folgefonna National Park
Start and stopping point
Søsterheimen, Valen hospital
Parking
Drive into the hospital area from the highway and follow the signs for 300 meters to the Søsterheimen.
Marking
T markings and signs. Information Board by the starting point.
Grading
Blue. Moderate hike, two boots according to the DNT system.
Difference in altitude
80 - 559m AMSL
Estimated time
3 hours round trip
Recommended advice
The hike to Nordfjell can be expanded to Vardhaugselet, Vardhaugen and Mjelkhaug. Bring plenty to drink, it can be difficult to find water in dry periods.
Overview
Follow the forest road up the hillside from Søsterheimen for approx. 200 meter to the intersection. After approx. 1 km, the forest road to the left will become the path that goes to Nordefjell, via Kokkelberg. You can return the same way or take the path via Olderbotn, accessible by first following the path for approx. 500 meters from Nordefjell towards Varhaugselet.
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- Source: Samarbeidsrådet for Sunnhordland
General
Effort level
- Easy
- Medium
Landscape
- Forest area
Season
- Autumn
- Spring
- Summer
Outdoor Activities
Activities
- Glacier hiking
Hiking
- Short hikes (1-4 hours)
Facts
Effort Level
Medium
Duration
3 hours
Landscape
Forest area
Season
Summer
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