Hardanger

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Tour 22.  Hardanger - Røldal - the roundtrip

The Sørfjord is the arm of the Hardangerfjord where the contrast between fertile countryside and permanent snow is greatest.

 

Odda district: bordered by the Folgefonna glacier to the west and the Hardangervidda plateau to the east and south. Of its total area of 1,648 km2, largely mountain and glacier, 90% is over 600 m above sea level. The district is superbly situated for outdoor activities.

Ullensvang district: covers the eastern and western sides of the Sørfjord and the Oksen peninsula, with fruit-growing and tourism as the main industries. Ullensvang is Norway`s principal fruit-growing district, where 80% of the country`s cherries are grown, although apples are the main crop. Some 500.000 fruit trees make spring and autumn a unique experience.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tour 22.  Hardanger - Røldal - the walks

22A: Røldal centre and surroundings

Røldal Church is the point of departure for all the walks in Røldal and surroundings.

These round-trips are suited for all, also the disabled and families with small children in prams.

 

Alternative I:

The Church - the Parsonage - Krokenteig (residential area)- Myra Farm - Village Museum - Bank- the Church.

Terrain: The footpath traverses undulating country and is well kept with a solid surface. The steep part with three steps built in may cause some difficulty for wheelchair-users.

Time: 45 min. - one hour.

 

 

 

 

22B: Austdalen/Bråstøl – Røldal

3 alternative walks in the Røldal area.

 

Alternative I: Røldal village - Austdalen

Terrain: Trail and footpath in broken country, uphill at first.

Time: 1 ½ - 2 hours.

 

Alternative II: Hagen - Bråstøl

Terrain: From Hagen you follow the old road, which climbs very evenly all the way past Dalen to the highest point at Jarbredne. From here you descend to Valldalsvegen/roadTime: 2 ½ hours (bus-schedules are available for the return).

 

Alternative III: Bråstøl - Austdalen - Røldal

Terrain: Uncultivated pastures and marked trail most of the way. A bit up-hill to start with but easier as you go. The last part is downhill. The trail starts at 650 metres above sea-level, climbs to 900 metres at the top and ends in Røldal at 420 metres.

Time: Approximately 2.5 hours.

 

 

22C : Valdalen/Røldal

To get to Valldalen turn off E134 at the foot of Austmannalia and drive some 16 km. along the lake There is a parking area by the bridge at the end of the valley.

 

Alternative I:

Terrain: An easy walk - about 2 km. on gravel road and trail with some uphill in the beginning.

Time: About 1 hour.

 

Alternative II:

Terrain: Trail in varied landscape. Ascent approximately 200 metres.

Time: About 2 hours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22G: Hovden, Odda

A short walk along beautiful the lake Sandvinvatnet.

Terrain: Outside Hovden: Gravel road, flat

Through Hovden: Asphalt and gravel roads, hilly

Time: Around 30 min. approximately 2 km.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22 K: Elvadalen - Lofthus/Hardanger

This foot trail was completed in the spring of 1997 and was built in order to make a beautiful but inaccessible terrain available to both tourists and locals.

Terrain: Gravel tractor road - fine for children in prams.

Time: About 1 - 1 ½ hours.

 

 

22 O: Aga

The trail starts and ends in the famous Agatunet, the largest cluster of farm buildings in Norway, now listed. From the 10th of May to the 20th of August there are guided tours of the "Tun" and buildings, or you may enjoy a pleasant stroll on your own in historical surroundings. Before driving on you should consider a visit to the cafe for a local snack.

Terrain: Paved road, footpath and tractor trail. Level to start with, then steep and broken country. A demanding walk in good shoes. There is danger of landslides in the period November-May, particularly after heavy rains.

Time: About 2 hours.