Utne

Utne-Setehaug-Fossdal-Demmena

  • Panoramic view of Sørfjorden and the surrounding mountains from the Setehaug hiking trail in Hardanger
  • Mountain stream and open highland terrain along the hiking route between Setehaug, Fossdal and Demmena in Hardanger
  • Hiking sign pointing towards Setehaug and Bjønndalen in lush forest near Utne
  • View of Utne and Sørfjorden from the hillside along the trail to Setehaug and Fossdal
  • Hikers enjoying the stunning fjord and mountain view from the Setehaug viewpoint

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Utne: Utne-Setehaug- Fossdal-Demmena



Start: Utne Hotel



End: Demmena



Parking: by Utne Church



Public transport: Local bus from Odda, ferry from Kinsarvik and Kvanndal. Expressboat from Norheimsund.



Marking: there is an information board with map by Utne Hotel



Difficulty: Intermediate/ demanding.



Highest point: 910 masl.



Time: 3 hours.



Advice: By map With description at Utne Hotel or at the Hardanger Folk Museum. Wear hiking boots and bring food.



Description: Moderately difficult trail in steep terrain to beautiful viewpoint. Take the main road from Utne Hotel to the fruit warehouse at Sletthagen, continue on the dirt road from the warehouse to a steep track leading to Setehaug.



Or take the path/ drit road from Utne Hotel to the crossroads by the shooting range, continue on a steep track, crossing the dirt road, towards Setehaug. Alternatively take the dirt road to Bjønndalen, then the track north-westward joining the trail to Setehaug. From Setehaug there is a marked track to Fossdal.



Alternative: Utne-Demmena-Grimsnuten.



Difficulty: Demanding.



Highest point: 1233 masl.



Time: 4,5 hours.



Advice: Buy map With description at Utne Hotel or at the Hardanger Folk Museum. Wear hiking boots and bring food.



Description: Continue from Demmena to Grimsnuten.


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Source: Destination Hardanger Fjord AS