Geitafjell Summit Hike

Hiking trails & Routes

Norway

Hordaland

Kvam Herad

Geitafjell Summit Hike

Moderate

5.0

(2)

hikers

Geitafjell Summit Hike

03:51

10.1km

640m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.78 km

View of Fitjadalen’s Forests and Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint overlooks the forests and mountains surrounding Fitjadalen. The contrast between dense woodland, open valleys and rugged peaks showcases the diverse landscapes of the Hardanger region.

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2.16 km

Alkleiv River

Highlight • River

Alkleivselva is a mountain stream that flows through Fitjadalen, fed by lakes and snowmelt from the surrounding highlands.

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4.25 km

From this viewpoint, you can see Folgefonna, Norway’s third-largest glacier, on clear days. The glacier’s broad ice cap rises above the mountains across Hardangerfjord and is a defining feature of the surrounding landscape.

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4.98 km

Geitafjell

Highlight • Summit

Geitafjell is a popular hiking summit above Norheimsund, offering panoramic views over Hardangerfjord, Fitjadalen and the surrounding mountains. The final section is steep, but the open summit rewards the climb with far-reaching vistas.

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10.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.51 km

3.39 km

1.30 km

860 m

Surfaces

5.13 km