Skånevik
The Postal Route between Skånevik and Etne
All Year
Autumn
Forest area
Medium
Spring
Summer
Winter
Marked trails
Short hikes (1-4 hours)
Facts
Effort Level: Medium
Duration: 3 hours
Landscape: Forest area
Season: Winter
The postal road is a popular walking route and a well-known cultural attraction.
Altitude difference
10–640 metres
Estimated time3–4 hours, 9 km
Walking mapEtne – Saudafjella 1:100 000
Starting point and parkingGood parking options in Skånevik and in Etne.
Description of walkThe postal road is a popular walking route and a well-known cultural attraction. The road was part of the old road Den Stavangerske Hovedveg from Bergen to Stavanger. The highest point on the walk is Varleitet (640 metres) with views northwards across the Sunnhordland basin.
Last updated: 02/05/2024
Source: Samarbeidsrådet for Sunnhordland
The Postal Route between Skånevik and Etne