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Location

Uskedalen.

Map

Folgefonna National Park

Start and stopping point

The bus stop at highway 48, approx. 150 meters north of the gas station, towards Rosendal.

Parking

By the old school in the town center. Large parking lot with an information board for Uskedalen.

Marking

Information board by the bus stop. T markings and signs.

Grading

Red, moderate hike, three boots according to the DNT system.

Difference in altitude

20 - 900m AMSL

Estimated time

5 hours round trip

Recommended advice

There are few places to find drinking water before getting close to the top. From Solfjell, you may go eastward, down to Mannsvatnet Lake.

Overview

Gravel road up through the subdivision to a path up the hill via Ådnaklett and Storhaug. From Storhaug towards Mannsvatnet Lake, you can see the characteristic moraine ridges. Leave the path to Mannsvatnet Lake by the sign for Solfjell. The last part of the hike has a steep incline. There is a beautiful panorama view from the top.

Contact

Address:
  • 5463 Uskedalen
Phone:
+47 53 48 42 80
Email:
turistinfo@kvinnherad.kommune.no
Website:
www.visitsunnhordland.no

Facilities

Level of difficulty:
  • Challenging (red)
Total ascent:
  • 820m
Terrain:
  • Mountain area
Surface:
  • Gravel
  • Path

Where is Hike to Solfjell?