Vending – Botnen
- 3.6 mi
- one way
- 531 ft
- climb
- 2,761 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Vending – Botnen is a 3.6-mile point-to-point route in Vestland, Norway. It runs between about 2,140 ft and 2,760 ft above sea level, with roughly 530 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Øystese, about 7.6 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Geitafjellet, Skrott and Kjetilsnuten. Krossfossen and Kjelafossen are within about 3 miles. There are 7 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Vending – Botnen for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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