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Location

Uskedalen.

Map

Folgefonna National Park

Start and stopping point

The bus stop at highway 48, approx. 150 meters north of the gas station, towards Rosendal.

Parking

By the old school in the town center. Large parking lot with an information board for Uskedalen.

Marking

Information board by the bus stop. T markings and signs.

Grading

Blue, moderate hike, two boots according to the DNT system.

Difference in altitude

20 - 600m AMSL

Estimated time

4 hours round trip

Recommended advice

You can walk along the west side of Mannsvatnet Lake to the Fjelly cabin, and further to the idyllic Vatnastølen with its two restored mountain farm houses. An alternative return could be the marked route down to Upper Haugland, see map.

Overview

Gravel road up through the subdivision to a path up the hill via Ådnaklett and Storhaug. Light walk from Storhaug to Mannsvatnet. Notice the characteristic moraine ridges.

Contact

Address:
  • 5463 Uskedalen
Phone:
+47 53 48 42 80
Email:
turistinfo@kvinnherad.kommune.no
Website:

Facilities

Total ascent:
  • 580m
Level of difficulty:
  • Medium (blue)
Duration:
  • Daytrip (4-12h)
Surface:
  • Gravel
  • Path
Terrain:
  • Mountain area
  • Forest area

Where is Hike to Mannsvatnet Lake?