Fjord Norway Vestland AUSTEVOLL

North Sea trail at Stolmen

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Category: The Great Outdoors

Visit Stolmen at walk part of the North Sea trail.

Place
Stolmen
Start and stop point
Årland or Kvalvåg (roundtrip)
Parking
Parking at the local groceri at Årland, parking spot in Kvalvåg or park along the road.
Marking
The trail is marked after the new national standard with a blue "N" on white background, bue "N" on rocks or green signs.
Grading
Blue, easy walk.
Difference in altitude
10 - 60 a.s.l (Såto)
Estimated time
1,5 - 2 hours (roundtrip 6 km.)
Recommended advice
Some wet areas, use mountain shoes.
Tour description
From the parking spot in Kvalvåg follow a marked trail, and pass the end of Stangelandsvatnetand further down to Mølnevika. Follow the path marked with the blue "N", and turn west on the top. Follow the signs to "Såto", the top of Stolmen. From Såto the view over the big ocean is beautiful, and if you are lucky you might see eagles! During the war, the Germans built a radar station on Stolmen. Remains of the station give a glimpse of the activities taking place during the war. You also find an illuminated globe at the Northseatrail.

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