Hike to Saurdal in Balestrand
The route starts at the information board in Saurdal at the top of the Saurdal road and is marked with red and white markings and stone cairns. The route goes through mountain valleys, along water courses and to mountain tops.
Getting there: Saurdal is approx 14 km from Balestrand centre. Drive approx 7km along road 55, then turn onto a forest road up to Saurdal and continue up the hillside a further 7km.
First walk along route 5 towards Munkeggi (NB do not take the turn off to Hanevikelvi) until you come to a sign towards Hanevikstølen. From here take the old path into the Saurdal valley.
At the outlet of Målsnesvatnet lake the path continues over the bridge and towards Hanevikstølen, a summer farm which was in use until 1955.
From Hanevikstølen follow a path up over the mountain side and on towards the plateau between Storevarden and Bukkaberg. Here you can choose to take a detour up to Storevarden.
In Fagradalen you meet route 9 which takes you further to Spenane (1136m) and Raudmelen (972m) and from there on route 7 down to Balestrand. Or you can of course choose to go back to Saurdal.
The whole watercourse in Saurdal with its lakes and rivers is well suited for rod fishing. In recent years Oddmundsvatn lake has had a good trout population. You can fish here with a rod without a license.
Tour facts:
Parking: Parking at At the top of the Saurdal road, the information board.
Distance: 12 km one way
Time: 7 hours - one way
Difficulty: Challenging
Season: June - October
Finish: At the information board in Kreklingen
Toilet: Please note that there are no public toilets on the tour to Saurdalen.
Water: Fill your bottle with water before the tour as there may be limited access to water on the tour.
Leads are mandatory between April 1 and November 1. Your dog must not run loose.
How to get to Balestrand?
To get to Balestrand take the express bus from Oslo, Bergen or Trondheim or the express boat from Bergen. If you come by car from Oslo take the E16 and route 55. From Bergen or Trondheim take the E39 and route 55.
Planning your hike
Before embarking on any hike, it’s essential to check current trail conditions, weather forecasts, and ensure you have the necessary equipment, especially for challenging hikes. The overview maps and information about the trip in this brochure is only for inspiration. Do not use this map for the hike. Buy a proper map or contact a guiding company in the Sognefjord.
We're delighted to have you visiting - thanks for showing respect and care during your stay.
1. Use marked toilets and trash bins
2. Stick to marked trails and roads
3. Don't feed the animals
4. Respect private property
5. Keep left on roads and use sidewalk to give way to local farmes