Josephsbu – Kvinen

Josephsbu – Kvinen is a 6.2-mile point-to-point route in Agder, Norway, inside Setesdal Vesthei Ryfylkeheiane landskapsvernområde. It runs between about 2,350 ft and 2,990 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,480 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 Fidjeland, about 7.4 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Gråhei, Smøleknuten and Hønevassknuten. There are 3 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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.