Grab yourself a Kvikk-Lunsj in the grocery shop
A Kvikk-Lunsj chocolate bar is an absolute must on any walk or hike. It’s the nation’s favourite hiking chocolate. It’s a bit like KitKat, but is of course much tastier! Don’t forget to also buy some food and drink for your trip. Lutchfood, Jåblom Bakst Cupcakehuset and Naturbakst are all excellent options – and they’re also open on Sundays.
Walk or take a bus from Haugesund town centre to Djupadalen
Djupadalen is about a 40-minute walk from Haugesund town centre. You can also take bus 202 to the bus stop Steinerskolen Haugesund and start your walk from there.
Stemmen dam
Many people consider Stemmen dam to mark the start of Djupadalen. The dam was constructed in 1907 and you'll find Djupadalen valley on the other side.
Climbing jungle in Djupdalen
Haugesund Trekking Association established the climbing jungle that’s next to the friluftshuset activity centre in Djupadalen, about 15–20 minutes from Stemmen dam. The climbing jungle has two courses: one for children aged 2 to 8, and one for those aged 9 and over. To get to the climbing jungle, head into the Djupadalen valley, either by walking along the road that follows Eivindsvatnet lake or the road that’s a bit further up from the lake. At the end of the lake, where the two roads meet, turn left, and follow the road until you reach the Friluftshuset activity centre. At the crossroads, keep to the right and you'll see the red-painted house (friluftshuset).
Continue walking and take a break at O-hytta cabin
O-hytta cabin is owned by Haugesund Idrettslag Orientering and is a natural place to stop and have a picnic. It’s a wonderful spot to enjoy lunch in beautiful natural surroundings. The O-hytta cabin was designed by Arkipelet, a local architect company in Haugesund. The cabin is open on most Sundays from September to April and serve delicious waffles.
Walk back the same way or continue towards Kattanakk and Haraldsvang
From O-hytta cabin, you can either walk back the way you came (recommended if you plan to take the bus back to the town centre) or take the round trip on foot that goes via Kattanakk and Haraldsvang. If you walk the roundtrip, it takes at least 1 hour and 20 minutes to walk from O-hytta to the town centre.
