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Voss sits between fjord and mountain — one of Norway's best hiking bases. Here are 10 hikes sorted from easy to demanding.
Easy hikes
1. Hanguren Panorama
2 km · 30–60 min · easy. Loop from Hangurstoppen with stunning views.
2. Hangurstoppen — Lyngeshorgi
4 km · 1.5–2 h · 150 m gain · easy.
3. Tråstølen — Slettafjellet
3 km · 1–1.5 h · 100 m · easy. Starts right at the cabin area in Tråstølen.
Intermediate hikes
4. Horgaletten
8 km · 3–4 h · 500 m · medium.
5. Bavallen — Hangurstoppen
6 km one way · 2–3 h up · 600 m. Hike up, gondola down.
6. Lønahorgi loop from Bavallen
12 km · 5–6 h · 800 m · medium–hard. 1,410 m peak.
Demanding hikes
7. Lønahorgi direct from Hangurstoppen
9 km · 4–5 h · 600 m · hard.
8. Grånosi (1,433 m)
14 km · 6–7 h · 1,000 m · hard.
9. Kvitanosi via Skjervet
10 km · 5–6 h · 900 m · hard.
10. Vossestrand — Vikafjellet
8–15 km · 4–8 h · medium–hard. High mountain terrain.
Practical tips
- Check yr.no before heading out — west-coast weather changes fast.
- Waterproof jacket, good shoes, plenty of water and snacks.
- ut.no has GPX tracks for all of these hikes.
- The highest peaks can hold snow well into June.
Our cabin in Tråstølen is a perfect base — several hikes start right at the cabin area.