Winter Attractions
In winter there are several prepared tracks for cross country skiing near the cabin.
Røldal Skisenter is only 10 minutes drive up the main road from the cabin.
A total of seven lifts take visitors up the mountain with the highest peak at an altitude of 1.300 meters.
There are twelve different slopes taking the skiers down the mountainside.
Haukelifjell Skisenter takes about an hour to get to. It is an excelent ski resort with slopes for all levels. There are 6 lifts and 16 prepared slopes.
It is also great for families with younger children as there are 2 magic carpet lifts which are perfect for beginners and free for everyone!
Walks and Activities
Walk to Ornaberg
This is an easy walk to get you started. Walk from the cabin to the path you came up on, then continue up the path.
It looks like the path just goes to a cabin, but it does carry on.
You can keep walking up the path until you get to the next cabin area, or just turn around at any time.
Walk to Loyningsvatnet
Above map shows two walking routes from the cabin at the bottom of the map to Loyningsvegen which leads on to Loyningsvatnet.
The left route is by far the easiest route, but the right route is more interesting.
Use ut.no to stay on track. (click the arrow bottom right for your location on the map)
This is Loyningsvatnet, about 20 minutes walk from the cabin.
Climb to Ruklenuten
This is the route from the cabin to Ruklenuten, a peak at 1245 meters (4084 feet).
First walk to the far side of Loyningsvatnet as shown on the left map
The right map shows the 700 meter climb to the top.
It will take about 2 hours to climb to the top if you are resonably fit.
Ruklenuten (1245 meters above sea level) The views from the top are amazing !
Climb to Litletoppen
Climb to Litletoppen. To start this walk, drive to Odda, then carry on north on the right side of the fjord to Tyssedal.
Park up somewhere on the housing estate and walk to the top of the road.
From here there is a well marked route to Litle toppen. Takes about an hour to the top.
Walk to Litletopp which takes you up the old pipelines to the powerstation.
Great view from the top. Click here for route description
Climb to the Buer Glazier
To start the climb, drive to Odda. At the end of the lake, just as you get to the outskirts of Odda, turn left and follow the signs to Buarbreen.
Drive to the end of the road where you will find a pay and display car park.
Buarbreen glacier
You will follow the river for most of the hike up to the glacier.
Some places there are bridges where you cross the river. The whole hike is in wild and lush landscape, and you can see the glacier in front of you nealry the whole way.
In some parts of the hike you will find ropes to make it easier to climb. The last part of the trail is in steep terrain, and sturdy hiking boots are recomended.
Trolltunga
Trolltunga, the most spectacular mountain formation in Norway, juts out from the rock 700 meters above Ringedalsvatnet. The hike up to Trolltunga (1180 meters above sea level) is mostly in high mountain terrain and is long and demanding. But you will be rewarded for your efforts – a magnificent view awaits you up there. From the main starting point at P2 in Skjeggedal, you have a 27 km round trip with an altitude difference of almost 800 meters. Estimated walking time is 8–12 hours. You can also start from P3 Mågelitopp. From there, the round trip is 20 km and the altitude difference is about 320 meters. Estimated walking time is 7–10 hours. Hikers must be in good physical shape and have proper equipment.
For more details see the Trolltunga website
Kyrkjeveggen Via Ferrata
The route is primarily on rock surface. In more challenging parts steps and holds have been installed for easier access.
From the start to the top shelf the route is approximately 900 meters long. See Kyrkjeveggen Via Ferrata, for details.
Waterfalls
About 20 minutes drive from the cabin along the E134 towards Haugesund, you will reach the great Langfoss waterfall which drops 600 meters down to the fjord below.
CNN voted this one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world.
The twin waterfall Låtefossen with a height of 165 meters, has been a popular travel destination since the 19th century.
The waterfall is easily accessible - located directly by the main road 13 to Odda.
Voringsfossen is about 2 hours drive from the cabin but a nice destination for a day out.
From the spectacular viewing platforms near the Fossli Hotel and from the new step bridge crossing the river over the waterfall,
you can watch large amounts of water tumble down into the Måbødalen valley.
Towns and other attractions
The nearest town to the cabin is Odda which is about 25 minutes drive away. It is a good starting point to explore many of the local attractions such as Buarbreen glazier and Trolltunga
The Røldal stave church was built around 1200 and is known for its crucifix, which according to legend has healing powers.
The church is centrally located in Røldal and was one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Norway in the Middle Ages.
Norwegian Museum of Hydropower, 10 minutes drive from Odda