Sandvatn – Børsteinen

Sandvatn – Børsteinen is a 10-mile point-to-point route in Agder, Norway, inside Frafjordheiane landskapsvernområde. It runs between about 2,670 ft and 3,350 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,430 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 Lysebotn, about 5.7 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sandvassknuten, Mariknudan and Strålaus. For camping, Kjerag Lysebotn Camping Resort is within about 6 miles. There are 5 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.