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Hikes
Samlen. Foto: Sverre Hjørnevik/Fjord Norway
www.visitjondal.no Tel. 53 66 85 31
Jondal hiking map has 35 different walking routes. Choose between easy or more challenging hikes. GPS route descriptions may be downloaded at www.visitjondal.no - Elvastien (riverside path), a wonderful walk in the middle of Jondal (suitable for prams). - Sætveit-Fjellstøl-Vikanuten, magnificent views over Jondal and the Hardangerfjord, roundtrip 5 hours. - Climb to the top of Saksaklepp, the highest peak in Jondal with a wonderful view over the fjord and the glacier. - Åsleite-Samlen, from the top of Mt Samlen there is a marvellous view over the Hardangerfjord, roundtrip 3 hours.
Biking in Hardanger
Foto: Sverre Hjørnevik/Fjord Norway
www.sykkelihardanger.no Tel. 97 16 47 00
Discover the Hardangerfjord by bike. The Hardangerfjord route is a part of National cycle route no. 6 between Voss and Leirvik (191 km). Along the route there are many attractions and good places for accommodation and food. www.cyclingnorway.no Norske Bygdeopplevelser offers a several day biking package tour along the Hardangerfjord route. www.norske-bygdeopplevelser.no ”Sykkel i Hardanger” delivers and picks up rental bikes on request in the region.
Hereiane
Foto: Hege Lysholm/Statens vegvesen
Tel. 53 66 85 31
Unique scenic landscape with rolling formations from fjord to mountain top. Hereiane features a very special bathroom built in 2006 as part of the Nasjonale turistveger (national tourist routes). p. 4. The millennium monument for the municipality of Jondal is also here. Excellent area for walking and relaxation. Herand D 8 GPS 60.3240 6.3354
Buførevegen in Botsvatnlia
Foto: Kåre Grønsnes
www.visitjondal.no Tel. 53 66 85 31
(Krossdalen, Jondal) The hike starts at the summer farm Botsvatn (667 masl). A nice sandy path takes you from the parking area to Buførevegen paved by Sherpas up the hillside towards the treeline. Then cairns made by stones will guide you onwards towards Jonstein (1,344 masl). 3-4 hours roundtrip. A nice hike with beautiful views!