Middagshaugen
The trail takes you through the forest, and after approximately 10 minutes in easy terrain, you will have to cross the stream Geisdøla. Shortly after, the hills will steepen towards the north wall of Finnsåsen, where the trail mends to the left in flatter terrain before the ascent increases again. This continues as you go upwards, with a steep ascent combined with flatter sections where you can rest until you reach Finnsåsen at 501 masl.
From here, the hike continues south on a good trail along the ridge towards Kjerringskaret, at approximately 870 masl. After passing the ravine, the trail leads further into the mountain and away from the cliff, where it flattens out after some time. From the cairn at Middagshaugen, 1122 masl, you’ll get a fantastic view of large parts of the Sognefjord and the mountainous area of Jotunheimen.
You can combine this hike with a hike to Årdalsnosi (1092 masl) and down to Nosabøen by the Kolnos tunnel, alternatively to Kamben and down Reidarbakken in Naddvik.
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- START: HAUGANE, ÅRDALSTANGEN
- KM: 10,4 KM IN TOTAL
- SEASON: MAY – SEPTEMBER
- ASCENT: 123 – 1122 MASL
- TOTAL WALKING TIME: 5 HOURS
- DIFFICULTY LEVEL: EXTRA DEMANDING