Kvipt – Hovatn (lake)
- 9.6 mi
- one way
- 2,789 ft
- climb
- 2,816 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Kvipt – Hovatn (lake) is a 9.6-mile point-to-point route in Agder, Norway. It runs between about 710 ft and 2,820 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,790 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. It is on the edge of Ose. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tveitfjellet. Reiårsfossen and Heisfossen are within about 3 miles. For camping, Reiårsfossen Camp and Støylen Camping are within about 6 miles. 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
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Kvipt – Hovatn (lake) for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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