POPULAR HIKES IN THE WORLD HERITAGE AREA - NÆRØYFJORDEN
Views are the very purpose of the summit tour. In the Nærøyfjord heritage area, the sight of mighty mountains and narrow fjords will take your breath away! We have gathered the most popular hikes in our spectacular area - and of course we have a great package deal for you!
PACKAGE OFFER
Package includes:
- 2 nights in a double room with balcony and fjord view at Flåmsbrygga Hotel - Bryggerihotellet. Breakfast included.
- Dinner day 1 - A 2-course dinner from our à la carte menu.
- Dinner day 2 in Ægir BryggeriPub. Enjoy Ægir Vikingplanke - a unique 5-course beer and food menu.
- 1 self-made packed lunch per person for the summit tour
Price: from NOK. 3290,- per adult in a shared double room (depending on season)
The mountain tour and transport to/from the tour are organized on your own.
BAKKANOSI 1398 M.
Mighty view of the heritage fjord, Nærøyfjorden
Start the tour from Jordalen (exit from E16 in Nærøydalen). Park your car just after crossing the bridge over Slettedalselvi. From here, follow the new tractor road that winds its way up the north side to the farm in Slettedalen. From here into the valley, there is first a path, which gradually becomes less clear. You partly follow animal tracks on the left side of the river, with elements of bog, but it is easy to walk. When the valley becomes steeper, you cross the river and continue on the right side up to Slettedalstjørni. The river is small and easy to cross. At Slettedalstjørni turn right and walk on the north side of lake 1314, and in more rocky terrain to the right of lake 1389 to the top of Bakkanosi. To get the most dramatic view, you have to go to the edge of the fjord, and preferably over the ridge. Here you get a powerful view of the world's most beautiful fjord - Nærøyfjorden. Return the same way.
Difficulty level: black. "These are long hikes for experienced mountain people, and the hikes require good hiking equipment and knowledge of maps and compasses. The hikes can be very long and may include sections of rough terrain and very steep climbs, and for long stretches you have to find the route in the trees yourself."
PRACTICAL INFO.
Start: Jordalen, just north of the bridge over Slettedalselva, 530moh.
Terrain: Tractor road, unmarked trail, indistinct trail, no trail in rocks and dirt.
Time: 8 hours round trip
Height: 880 m up and down.
Highest point: 1398 meters above sea level.
Length: 17.5 km round trip
Difficulty level: black
BREISKREDSNOSI 1189 MOH.
Special view of the Nærøyfjord with partly overhanging mountains!
Start the hike from Bakka (parking lot between Bakka and Tufto). From here there is a steep path up to the Rimstigen hut, about 700 meters above sea level. Continue towards Skarsvotni, and at the north end of Skarsvotni the trail to Breiskredsnosi starts. From Skarsvotni, the trail deteriorates and is indistinct in many places. The trail climbs relatively gently from Skarsvotni, on the west side of the summit of Rimstigfjellet. Here you pass the highest point on the hike, 1260 meters above sea level, and the trail descends slightly before climbing again to Breiskredsnosi.
The return trip can either be done as a round trip or back the same way. If you want a round trip, you can walk to Dyrdal and then take the ferry back to Bakka. The route then goes to the right (east) of lake 1107 and to the left (west) of lake 1104. You then walk over the edge relatively steeply down to Vassete farm. From Vassete there is a good path down to the idyllic village of Hjølmo, and you then come to a tractor road that you follow to the Drego farm. From here there is a gravel road down to Dyrdal and the fjord.
Difficulty level: black. "These are long hikes for experienced mountain people, and the hikes require good hiking equipment and knowledge of maps and compasses. The hikes can be very long and may include sections of rough terrain and very steep climbs, and for long stretches you have to find the route in the trees yourself."
PRACTICAL INFO.
Start: Parking lot between Bakka and Tufto.
Terrain: Partially marked path to Rimstigen, then indistinct path, stones and stones.
Time: approx. 10 hours (with return on Dyrdal)
Height: approx. 1335 m. up and down.
Highest point: 1260 m above sea level.
Length: 19.5 km (with return around Dyrdal)
Difficulty level: black
RAMNANOSI 1421 M.
View of the stunning Flåm Valley
Start the hike from the Ryo farm (turn off Flåmsdalvegen towards Håreina and Ryavegen). No organized parking - be careful not to block access. The first part of the hike is on a gravel road to the stables in Gudmedalen (950moh). Here you will see large "new" cultivation fields from the 1980s. Here you should go up on the right side of the fields, even though there is no established path there. This way you avoid walking around the cultivated area. Walk up the cutting behind the farmland, where you will eventually reach a clear path. Follow the path to Stokkadalen at around 1230 meters above sea level, and from here turn left towards the top of Ramnanosi. There is no clear path here. Here the view of the cairn opens up after a while. There are steep sides around the cairn, so tread carefully.
Difficulty level: black. "These are long hikes for experienced mountain people, and the hikes require good hiking equipment and knowledge of maps and compasses. The hikes can be very long and may include sections of rough terrain and very steep climbs, and for long stretches you have to find the route in the trees yourself."
PRACTICAL INFO.
Start: Ryo, the communal barn. Approx. 650 meters above sea level.
Terrain: Tractor road, unmarked trail, indistinct trail.
Time: Approx. 3 hours round trip
Height: approx. 770 m. up and down.
Highest point: 1421 meters above sea level.
Length: approx. 9 km. t/r
Difficulty level: black
HOVDUNGAVARDEN 1243 M ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
Spectacular views of Aurland and the Aurlandsfjord
Start the tour from Li (turn off Onstadvegen up Liavegen). Park your car where the road splits towards Vikesland and towards Li. From here, walk up the road to Li and turn right between the farms and through the yard. Follow the tractor road heading north-east up the hillside, and after a while the tractor road narrows and becomes a canyon road towards Sele, 460 meters above sea level. Walk up to the right of the upper houses at Sele, where the turning point for the road from Vikesland is located. This is the start of the old canyon road to Hovdungo. On the way you will see ravines in the ground, locally called joes. Stick to the path as these can be covered by vegetation and thus pose a danger to animals and humans. You'll come up on the Klanten rock outcrop, and then it's fairly flat for the last 500 meters to Hovdungo. Here there are great views if you walk a little out on the edge. The trail continues south up the ridge past Håvardsnipa (approx. 1000m) and all the way up to Hovdungovarden, 1243m. Blåskavlavarden is the highest point at 1443 and is still 2km away. The return goes the same way. You can also start the hike by walking from Vikesland towards Sele (tractor road).
If you're looking for a shorter hike, the view from the stables at Hovdungo is fantastic and is a great turning point.
Difficulty level: rough. These are longer hikes for experienced and trained hikers. The tours require good hiking equipment. The hikes are often along (marked) trails, in open terrain and on rocks and stones.
PRACTICAL INFO.
Start: Parking where the road splits to Vikesland and Li, 175moh.
Terrain: God sti
Time: 5 hours round trip
Height: 1060 m. up and down
Highest point: 1243 meters above sea level.
Length: 11 km. t/r
Difficulty level: rough
PREST 1457 M / RØYRGRIND 1353 M.
Panoramic views of the Aurlandsfjord!
This summit is a favorite among the locals, and along the way you get a fantastic view of the Aurlandsfjord, from Beitelen to Flåm at the bottom of the fjord. The trail starts at 800 meters above sea level at the parking lot in Kvammadalen, and from here there is a nice path up to Høgås. The trail becomes steeper as you continue up towards Røyrgrind, and here you first reach the lookout point at 1363 meters above sea level. The actual summit of Prest is about one km further on, with the summit cairn at 1478 meters above sea level, and from the top of Prest you can look over the ridge towards the highest mountain in the area, Blåskavlen.
Difficulty level: rough. These are longer hikes for experienced and trained hikers. The tours require good hiking equipment. The hikes are often along (marked) trails, in open terrain and on rocks and stones.
PRACTICAL INFO.
Start: Parking lot in Kvammadalen, 800 m above sea level.
Terrain: Good trail to Høgås, further good but steep trail. Unmarked.
Time: 4 hours round trip
Height: 545 m. up and down.
Highest point: 1457 meters above sea level.
Length: 6.5 km. t/r
Difficulty level: rough
RIMSTIGEN 700 M ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
Viewing tour in the Nærøyfjord!
If you like steep climbs and great views, Rimstigen is the hike for you! The start of the trail is marked with a sign by the road between Bakka and Tufto, and this is where the climb begins. Along the way, you'll pass through both forest and open land, and pass great vantage points with fantastic views of the Nærøyfjord and the surrounding mountains. Parts of the trail have been restored and nicely walled up by Sherpas from Nepal, so you can easily make your way up the steep mountains. At the top of Rimstigfossen you'll come to the post office on Rimstigen, where there used to be cottages and houses. If you want a longer hike, you can continue on to Breidalen and Breidskredsnosi / Dyrdal.
Difficulty level: rough. These are longer hikes for experienced and trained hikers. The tours require good hiking equipment. The hikes are often along (marked) trails, in open terrain and on rocks and stones.
PRACTICAL INFO.
Start: Parking lot between Bakka and Tufto approx. 2 m above sea level.
Terrain: Good trail, but steep.
Time: 3 hours round trip
Height: approx. 700 m up and down.
Highest point: 700 meters above sea level.
Length: 4.6 km.
Difficulty level: rough