It is perhaps Norway’s toughest Via Ferrata climbing trail. It is in Fjæra in Åkrafjord, in fact right behind our domes. The trail goes up to Fjæratoppen, which is Fjæra’s highest peak.

It is designed for mountain climbing where possible, but steps have been put in for the most demanding sections.

The entrance is 50 meters above sea level and the top ledge is 550 meters above sea level. The trail between is roughly 900 meters long, where the last part up to Fjæratoppen is an ordinary mountain path.

Via Ferrata Kyrkeveggen is graded as class D on the international scale A to F.

This Via Ferrata trail is a family-friendly route, which is directly south of Åkrafjorden Nature. The trail is graded to B/C for exposure and 2 for climbing. It takes about 15 minutes to walk to the starting point for the climb.

You will experience a fantastic view where you can see Rullestad to the east, Fjæra and Åkrafjord to the west and to the north you can see the mighty “Kyrkjeveggen”. The climbing part ends about 240 meters above sea level, where you follow a path back to the starting point.

The complete round trip takes about two and a half to three hours at a pace suitable for children, but you can also take your time, enjoying the view and the natural surroundings.

Gorge climbing (Norwegian: “juving”) is an experience somewhat different from the usual! You get a wetsuit, climbing harness, and assistance. After that follow rappelling, jumping and swimming in waterfalls and pools.

The hike starts with an hour’s walk from Åkrafjord Nature in Fjæra, to the top of the gorge. We start off easily with walking, swimming and some climbing. Eventually there will be rappelling down several waterfalls, the longest about 30 meters high.

On the trip with “Stein Viking” on Åkrafjord, you can feel the cold fresh spray from the spectacular Langfoss waterfall on your face. You can also taste the water before it flows into the fjord – fresh and straight from the waterfall.

On the tour there are also old farms, old sawmills driven by waterwheels, unbelievable rock formations and much more. If you are lucky, you will see a sea eagle up close.

This spectacular rock formation juts out from the mountain 700 meters above the Ringedal lake. The hike reaches 1200 meters above sea level, and is long and demanding, but it is absolutely worth it, and you will be rewarded with a magnificent view.

It takes about 45 minutes to drive from the domes to the starting point for the tour. From P2 in Skjeggedal it is an approx. 28 km round trip, with a height difference of almost 800 meters.

It is also possible to start from P3 at Mågelitopp. The hike is then an approx. 20 km round trip with a height difference of 320 meters. The estimated hiking time is 7-12 hours.

Hikers must be in good physical shape and have proper equipment.
Do you want a guide on your trip? Read more on Trolltunga Adventures’ website.

Det er mange flotte turmuligheter i området. Ønsker du å gå opp langs en av verdens vakreste fosser, Langfoss?

Eller hva med å utforske Jettegrytene i Rullestadjuvet? Vi har mange turtips på lur, spør oss gjerne!

The district nearby offers a wide range of winter activities. 20 minutes away is the Korlevoll Ski Stadium, with kilometres of good cross-country ski trails for both young and old.

Røldal Ski Centre is 25 minutes away, with 17 slopes and huge areas open for downhill skiing. This ski resort is suitable for everyone.

Do you want to hike with snowshoes in a beautiful winter landscape? Feel free to contact us.