What to do and see in Kvinnherad Municipality, Western Norway: The Best Outdoor Activities

Wilderness Norway offers guided kayak tours with the beautiful small village Rosendal as starting point. We specialize in delivering close-to-nature adventures for everyone. Our two most popular tours are:1. Glacier kayaking on the Folgefonna glacier lake2. Kayaking on the Hardanger FjordVisit our guide-shop at the harbor in Rosendal or contact us on [email protected]

We offer guided tours in the mountains, on the glacier and on the fjord. Rosendal Event have bikes, canoe, kayak and boats for rent. We can organize courses, conferences, kickoffs and team building. All our guides have solid knowledge and experience as guides. We are located close to the pier in Rosendal. Join us for our organized trips or we customizes any trip or hike for you

Location Husnes Map Folgefonna National Park Start and stopping point 1. At the intersection to the Husnes Marina. 2. Lake Opsangervatnet behind Statoil (Gas Station)/ICA (Grocery Store). 3. Soral parking lot by the administration building. Parking 1. Soral main gate west 2. Behind Statoil (Gas Station)/ICA (Grocery Store). 3. Soral, by the administration building. Marking Signs ”Soralloypa” Grading Green Easy hike Difference in altitude 8 - 40m AMSL Estimated Time 1-1.5 hours round trip Recommended advice The roads and paths are suited for light shoes. Be considerate to golfers. This hike is well suited for motorized wheelchairs. The alternative has several choices, see under ”Start and Stopping Point” and ”Overview”. Overview The overview below describes the round trip from the parking lot by the Soral main gate west. At the intersection to the Husnes Marina, turn left onto the gravel path, over the Stabburshaugen hill, and down to Lake Opsangervatnet. A recommended round trip from here goes southwest from the entrance to Statoil/ICA, along Lake Opsangervatnet through the park, past the camp ground and rowing club and continues to Kaldaneset. Soralloypa continues on the sidewalk towards the east until you reach the traffic roundabout ”Samspel” and from there towards the north to Soral’s administration building. 100 meters before the parking lot turn right onto the overgrown forest road up to the highway. Go left along the highway for 400 meters to the rest area, and from there for 300 meters to the bus stop and turn left onto the forest road back down to Soral’s administration building. From here, go back along the sidewalk and turn right onto the gravel path along the fence towards Soral. Go back to the parking lot along the 1066 meter long oven hall.

An activity for the whole family! Try Rosendal Turnlag’s orienteering course in the area around Rosendal. It is a great way to see the village. The control points are there between 23 June and 30 September. Start pack on sale at the Tourist Information Office for NOK 175.