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HM Queen Sonja’s panoramic hiking trail

- royal views

Starting point: Røte. Leave route 13 in Kinsarvik near the ESSO gas station, and follow the road as far as it is covered by tarmac.Parking: At Røte Parking fee: freeLength: 16 kmTotal ascent: 1,100 metersTotal walking time: 8-9 hoursSeason (average year): July – mid September

About the trail:HM Queen Sonja of Norway is a passionate mountain hiker, and this is one of her favorite hikes in the Hardangerfjord region. The hike is long and demanding with a steep descent towards Lofthus. You will walk through forests, high mountains and lush orchards. Follow the dirt road from Røte up to Heng at 750 meters above sea level. From here the trail is marked with blue Ds (“Queen” in Norwegian is “Dronning”). The route down to Lofthus, including the “Monk steps”, is marked with red Ts.

You may also start in Lofthus and end at Røte.

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Expert

Ullensvang herad Tourist information:Ullensvang tourist information in Kinsarvik: +47 53 66 31 12, turistinfo@kinsarvik.net

View towards Sørfjorden and Folgefonna glacier. © Hotel Ullensvang/Niels Johansen

Near Lofthus. © Hilde Opedal

Parking at Røte. ©Kristine Hesthamar

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