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HM Queen Sonja’s panoramic hiking trail
- royal views
Starting point: Røte. Leave route 13 in Kinsarvik near the ESSO gas station, and follow the road as far as it is covered by tarmac.Parking: At Røte Parking fee: freeLength: 16 kmTotal ascent: 1,100 metersTotal walking time: 8-9 hoursSeason (average year): July – mid September
About the trail:HM Queen Sonja of Norway is a passionate mountain hiker, and this is one of her favorite hikes in the Hardangerfjord region. The hike is long and demanding with a steep descent towards Lofthus. You will walk through forests, high mountains and lush orchards. Follow the dirt road from Røte up to Heng at 750 meters above sea level. From here the trail is marked with blue Ds (“Queen” in Norwegian is “Dronning”). The route down to Lofthus, including the “Monk steps”, is marked with red Ts.
You may also start in Lofthus and end at Røte.
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Myrsete
Glygging
Havni
Duk
KongsbergvegenDale
Heng
Gjertveit
Ulvskjaft
Hellandshagen
Lofthus
Urheim
Skådnasete
Oksli
Auganes
Haugasunds-
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Hovden
Ernes
Kvanndalshovet
Krossanes
Tveit
Nosi
Opedal
Århus
Brandstveit
Midnes
Instanes
Ystanes
Røte
Eidnes
Indre Jåstad
Lutro
Grimo
Helland
Lofthus
Hauso
Legene
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The Hardanger
The Hardanger
BridgeBridge
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Expert
Ullensvang herad Tourist information:Ullensvang tourist information in Kinsarvik: +47 53 66 31 12, [email protected]
View towards Sørfjorden and Folgefonna glacier. © Hotel Ullensvang/Niels Johansen
Near Lofthus. © Hilde Opedal
Parking at Røte. ©Kristine Hesthamar
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