Hovden-Sloaros
A 4.6-mile point-to-point route in Agder, Norway.
- 4.6 mi
- one way
- 680 ft
- climb
- 4,069 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Hovden-Sloaros is a 4.6-mile point-to-point route in Agder, Norway, inside Setesdal Vesthei Ryfylkeheiane landskapsvernområde. It runs between about 3,430 ft and 4,070 ft above sea level, with roughly 680 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Hovden, about 3.1 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Veggine, Syni and Kaldsfjelli. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
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