Vestland · Hiking

Vardhaug

1.6 mi
one way: 245 ft
climb: 2,468 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Vardhaug is a 1.6-mile point-to-point route in Vestland, Norway. It runs between about 1,600 ft and 2,470 ft above sea level, with roughly 240 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Valen, about 1.4 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Nordfjellet, Vikefjell and Bogsnesåsen. For camping, Husnes Camping AS and Rabben Feriesenter AS are 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.

Nearby · Buer – Rosendal · Nordfjellet · Hopsfjellet

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Vardhaug for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.