Ljosland – Josephsbu
A 6.0-mile point-to-point route in Agder, Norway.
- 6.0 mi
- one way
- 1,299 ft
- climb
- 3,201 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Ljosland – Josephsbu is a 6.0-mile point-to-point route in Agder, Norway, inside Setesdal Vesthei Ryfylkeheiane landskapsvernområde. It runs between about 2,380 ft and 3,200 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,300 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 Ljosland, about 8.2 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Viervassheii, Skrubbhusfjellet and Dansarfjellet. 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 Ljosland – Josephsbu for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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