How to get to Løkjelsvatnhytta:
To reach Løkjelsvatnhytta, you can take a hike along a trail of moderate difficulty, taking around two hours, from Skarstøl in Etne. If you’re looking for a slightly more challenging hike, you can take a couple of lovely trails that start at the far end of the lake (past the power station) and lead up into the mountains. This will take you right up close to the steep mountain walls. The route is well signposted from Hardeland and Skarstøl to Løkjelsvatn. Løkjelsvatnet, the lake by which the cabin is situated, is a regulated reservoir, so you should stay clear of the ice in winter.
Practical information:
The cabin is self-catering (meaning it is equipped with everything you need for cooking and your stay, including kitchenware, crockery and provisions. As a guest, you are responsible for cooking, fetching water, washing up, mopping the floors and tidying up inside and outside. Remember to bring a sleeping bag liner or bed linen; sleeping bags are not permitted). Read more about how self-catering cabins work here.
- 32 beds
- The cabin is open all year round, and the hike is just as lovely on foot as it is on skis. Remember to bring the right equipment in sufficient quantities, suited to the season in which you are hiking.
- Unlocked
- There is generally poor mobile coverage in the Etnefjellene mountains, but there is a notice at the cabin indicating the nearest place with coverage
- The cabin has a rowing boat and life jackets available for use by guests
- There are two dog kennels at the main cabin, but dogs are not allowed in the living room or bedrooms
For more information, check out: https://ut.no/hytte/10194
