Start of Dronningstien Trail – View of the Fjord loop from Kinsarvik kyrkje

Hiking trails & Routes

Norway

Hordaland

Ullensvang Herad

Start of Dronningstien Trail – View of the Fjord loop from Kinsarvik kyrkje

Hard

4.6

(21)

128

hikers

Start of Dronningstien Trail – View of the Fjord loop from Kinsarvik kyrkje

08:20

21.5km

1,110m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.80 km for 4.55 km

After 10.4 km for 1.08 km

After 11.7 km for 3.22 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.75 km

H.M. Queen Sonja's Panoramic Hiking Trail, known as "Dronningstien," is a renowned 16-kilometer route in Norway's Hardanger region, connecting Kinsarvik and Lofthus. The trail ascends approximately 1,100 meters, offering hikers …

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6.00 km

View of Hardangerfjord from Dronningstien

Highlight • Viewpoint

Start in Kingsarvic Upper parking place

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6.16 km

View of the Fjord and Mountains near Granvin

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.00 km

Above the fjord, above the clouds

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spectacular views over the surrounding fjords and green, rocky landscapes. Depending on the weather, you may find yourself hiking above the clouds.

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9.71 km

Rock Nose Cliff

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.2 km

Summit Cairn of Dronningstien (Queen's Trail)

Highlight • Summit

11.5 km

View of the Fjord

Highlight • Viewpoint

21.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.84 km

4.85 km

3.19 km

2.44 km

2.23 km

Surfaces

11.0 km

4.12 km

3.48 km

2.23 km

731 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

14°C

6°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

August 23, 2023,Almost Half a Queen's Hike

Start the hike by reaching the parking lot (remember to pay the 200 Nok toll).
Begin the hike on the gravel road or alternative cut through the forest following the path (quite muddy).
Once out of the forest you can start enjoying the beautiful views over the fjord(s) and continue basically on a flat path across the mountain ridge taking …