STORD & FITJAR MUNICIPALITY

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Tour 12. Stordøya - Fitjar og Stord - the roundtrip

A beautiful tour through coastal and mountian country, extensive forests with lakes and rivers, sheltered bays and majestic skerries, farmland villages, small towns and fishing hamlets, historic sites and modern heavy industry.

 

Stord Municipality: has a population of around 16,000. Offshore based industry is the most important industry employing several thousand people. As the regional centre in Sunnhordland the community hosts a wide range of educational opportunities and service industries. The local flora is rich and varied and you will find a sprig of holly - which thrives freely here - in the coat of arms.

 

The municipality of Fitjar: covers the northern part of Stordøya and a number of smaller islands. The community centre is strategically located by the Selbjørnsfjord. King Haakon the Good fought against the sons of King Eirik here in 961 and was mortally wounded. It was said that Haakon wore a golden helmet and this can be seen in Fitjar's coat of arms. The main sources of income are agriculture, service and smaller industries.

 

 

 

Tour 12. Stordøya - Fitjar og Stord - the walks

 

12B: Fitjar

During this walk we will show you Håkonarparken (King Håkon`s Park), Kongsbrønnen (the Kings well) and Rimsvarden(the Rim Cairn, all heritage landmarks in Fitjar.

Terrain: Asphalt country roads, some footpaths.

Time: Approx. 1 hour.

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

12D: Stordø Kis

An interesting walk through the old mining area of Stordø Kis.

Terrain: Gravel road and path.

Time: Approx. 2 hours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12E: Landåsen - Stord/Leirvik

The place to relax and enjoy yourself! 4 different routes ranging in length from under 4 km to over 11 km

Terrain: Forest roads and marked trails.

Time: According to routes.

 

 

 

  

  

 

 

12F: Hystadmarkjo – Leirvik

Just north of Leirvik on the island of Stord, Hystadmarkjo is an area containing a deciduous forest reserve, footpaths, some good bathing spots and many ancient monuments.

Terrain: Weel-maintained gravel path, mainly flat, apart from initial descent.

Time: 1 – 1.5 hours.

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

12G: Heio-Kattnakken

A refreshing hike to the summit of the 724 m high Kattnakken , 300 m higher than the parking area at Heio. Excellent view.

Terrain: Gravel road, alternative footpath. Some steep parts.

Time: 1.5 hours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12H: Huglo

A natural eldorado in Sunnhordland – lies furthest south of a group of small islands where Langenuen meets the

Hardangerfjord. Huglo culture and nature walk is a journey through time, from the stone age to the oil age.

Terrain:

Time: 1.5 – 2 hours.