Nes – Viglesdalen
- 4.3 mi
- one way
- 878 ft
- climb
- 1,585 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Nes – Viglesdalen is a 4.3-mile point-to-point route in Rogaland, Norway. It runs between about 400 ft and 1,580 ft above sea level, with roughly 880 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 Årdal, about 9.6 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Høgehei. Nedre Fjellstølfossen and Øvre Fjellstølfossen are within about 3 miles. For camping, Trodla-tysdal Turiststasjon is within about 6 miles. 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.
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