Tysvaer guidebook
Hiking
Tysvær offers many great hiking opportunities, below are some of the most popular. Although there are many more, recommend to download the app called UT which shows suggested hikes and gives you gps tracking during your hike, not to get lost.
Beautiful hiking trip to the tallest mountain in Tysvær 631m.
6.1 km - 5 hours - medium difficultly
The start of the path is just 8 min drive from the cabin.
Tip: Free parking on the left side of the parking area look for the public parking sign.
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Lammanuten
Beautiful hiking trip to the tallest mountain in Tysvær 631m.
6.1 km - 5 hours - medium difficultly
The start of the path is just 8 min drive from the cabin.
Tip: Free parking on the left side of the parking area look for the public parking sign.
The most popular hike in Tysvær 357m amazing views of Boknafjord and lake Lysevatnet.
2.1km - 2 hours - medium difficulty
Tip: Park at Joker Hinderavag, supermarket (20 min drive from the cabin)
Himakona
The most popular hike in Tysvær 357m amazing views of Boknafjord and lake Lysevatnet.
2.1km - 2 hours - medium difficulty
Tip: Park at Joker Hinderavag, supermarket (20 min drive from the cabin)
Situated above Himakånå you will find Stølanuten (577m) a nice peak with awesome 360 degree views.
3.7 km - 2 hours - medium difficulty
Tip: Park at Joker Hinderavag, supermarket (20 min drive from the cabin)
Stolanuten
Situated above Himakånå you will find Stølanuten (577m) a nice peak with awesome 360 degree views.
3.7 km - 2 hours - medium difficulty
Tip: Park at Joker Hinderavag, supermarket (20 min drive from the cabin)
Kayaking / Hiking
Old historic farm on a nature reserve with great views.
Situated on the oposite side of the fjord from the cabin. Jump in the Kayaks paddle across the fjord and hike up to the farm. Great picnic spot!
2km kayaking and 1 km hike (each way)
Tip: Make sure to pull and secure the kayaks on shore (due to the changing tides)
Stråtveit gård
364 StråtveitvegenOld historic farm on a nature reserve with great views.
Situated on the oposite side of the fjord from the cabin. Jump in the Kayaks paddle across the fjord and hike up to the farm. Great picnic spot!
2km kayaking and 1 km hike (each way)
Tip: Make sure to pull and secure the kayaks on shore (due to the changing tides)
City/town information
The closest village to the cabin (10 min drive).
There is a supermarket and gas station.
Popular fly fishing area.
Skjoldastraumen
The closest village to the cabin (10 min drive).
There is a supermarket and gas station.
Popular fly fishing area.
Closest city to the cabin is Haugesund (40 min drive).
There you can find restaurants, bars, shopping and sightseeing.
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Haugesund
Closest city to the cabin is Haugesund (40 min drive).
There you can find restaurants, bars, shopping and sightseeing.
Sightseeing
Large island with white sandy beaches and a lot of historic sightseeing.
Åkrasanden (blue flag beach) - 1 hour drive from the cabin.
The Viking Village on Bukkøy (outdoor museum - check online for opening hours) - 50 min drive from the cabin.
Visnes Miningsite /Visnes Kobbergruve (old copper mine which provided copper that made the statue of liberty) , - 55 min drive from the cabin.
Karmøy
Large island with white sandy beaches and a lot of historic sightseeing.
Åkrasanden (blue flag beach) - 1 hour drive from the cabin.
The Viking Village on Bukkøy (outdoor museum - check online for opening hours) - 50 min drive from the cabin.
Visnes Miningsite /Visnes Kobbergruve (old copper mine which provided copper that made the statue of liberty) , - 55 min drive from the cabin.
Sightseeing/ Hiking
The 5th tallest waterfall in Norway 612m and one of the top 10 most beautiful waterfalls according to CCN and World Water Database. (1hour 20min drive form the cabin)
You can enjoy the waterfall from a resting area by the road with a nice view of the waterfall and fjord. OR You can hike to the very top where the view is spectacular!
4.4km - 2 hour - medium/high difficulty
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Langfoss
4 E134The 5th tallest waterfall in Norway 612m and one of the top 10 most beautiful waterfalls according to CCN and World Water Database. (1hour 20min drive form the cabin)
You can enjoy the waterfall from a resting area by the road with a nice view of the waterfall and fjord. OR You can hike to the very top where the view is spectacular!
4.4km - 2 hour - medium/high difficulty