Ascent to Hovlandsnuten Summit

Hiking trails & Routes

Norway

Hordaland

Tysnes

Ascent to Hovlandsnuten Summit

Hard

4.9

(10)

hikers

Ascent to Hovlandsnuten Summit

03:10

6.25km

550m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 21, 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 1.88 km for 1.06 km

After 3.63 km for 1.06 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

329 m

Small Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

A series of gentle mountain streams cascade down a dark, rugged cliff face, creating small, tiered waterfalls hidden deep within the wilderness. The clear water weaves past lush tufts of wild ferns, bright green grasses, and mountain shrubs covering the rocky slope before gathering into a lively brook that cuts through the dense forest undergrowth.

Tip by

1.59 km

Lake with red boat and picnic area

Highlight • Lake

Nice lake with trout stock

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.21 km

Hovlandsnuten Summit (727 m)

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful and rewarding view. Very easy to reach.

Showing Translation

Tip by

6.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.58 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.29 km

2.58 km

312 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

10°C

7°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

April 7, 2023,Wanderung zum Hovlandsnuten

The hike to Hovlandsnuten (727 m) near Sauda, Norway, is a moderately difficult hike. From the car park in Hovland, the well-marked trail leads through dense forest and open terrain to the summit, with an elevation gain of about 700 meters. The rocky path becomes steep, especially in the last section, but offers impressive views of the Saudafjorden and the …

Showing Translation