Vassdalstjern – Hovatn
- 4.1 mi
- one way
- 665 ft
- climb
- 3,874 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Vassdalstjern – Hovatn is a 4.1-mile point-to-point route in Agder, Norway, inside Setesdal Vesthei Ryfylkeheiane landskapsvernområde. It runs between about 3,640 ft and 3,870 ft above sea level, with roughly 660 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 Bykle, about 12 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Flæheii. 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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