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Hiking Trails at Mt. Hoven (1011 m.) | Loen Skylift

  • Two hikers taking a break on the mountain above Loen, overlooking the fjord and mountains.
  • Hiker taking in the panoramic view of Nordfjord and the surrounding mountains from Hoven.
  • View from Hoven towards Nordfjord, with the fjord, mountains and settlements visible below.
  • Hikers on a mountain trail at Hoven, with views over the fjord and surrounding landscape.
  • Hikers enjoying spectacular views of the fjord and mountains from the trails at Hoven above Loen.
  • Hiker enjoying the mountain scenery and views over the fjord from Hoven.
  • Hikers walking along the mountain trails at Hoven with the fjord and mountains in the background.
  • Hikers on a rocky mountain trail at Hoven, surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery and views of the fjord.
  • Hiker walking along a mountain trail at Hoven, with panoramic views of the fjord and surrounding mountains.
  • Hiker looking out over the fjord and mountain landscape from a viewpoint at Hoven.
  • Hikers enjoying the mountain landscape and panoramic views from the hiking trails above Loen.
  • Hiker walking across the mountain landscape at Hoven, with the fjord and mountains stretching into the distance.
  • Hikers following a mountain trail at Hoven with views towards the fjord and surrounding peaks.
  • Hikers walking through the high mountain landscape at Hoven, with snow-covered peaks in the distance.
  • Mountain cairn marking the trail at Hoven, with hikers and dramatic mountain scenery in the background.
  • Group of hikers enjoying the mountain landscape and panoramic views from Hoven above Loen.
  • Hikers taking a break on the mountain at Hoven, with wide views of the surrounding fjord and mountains.
  • Hiker resting on the mountain at Hoven, surrounded by panoramic views of the fjord and mountains.
  • Turquoise mountain lake surrounded by green slopes and rugged mountains near Hoven.
  • Mountain landscape above Loen with views down towards the valley and surrounding peaks.
  • Hikers following a marked mountain trail at Hoven with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Explore the hiking trails at Mt. Hoven with Loen Skylift. Enjoy panoramic fjord, mountain and glacier views, with trails ranging from easy walks to longer mountain hikes.

From Hoven, you can enjoy a 210-degree panoramic view towards Skåla and Lovatnet, Jostedalsbreen, Olden and Nordfjord towards Stryn. Around 70 km of hiking trails are mapped around Hoven, ranging from easy gravel paths to more rugged mountain terrain. The trails are signposted and marked according to international standards.

You can explore the trails independently or book a guide from Loen Active. High quality and sustainability are key principles in the development and maintenance of the trails.

Mount Skredfjellet - 2 km one way / 155 height meters
Easy hike that is well groomed. Some steep parts, but it is possible to bring a stroller. Towards the end of the hike it is less hilly and with more flat parts. Great view of the fjord in the south, and Stryn Valley and the mountains in the north. The cairns will lead the way. The view and panorama keeps getting better the further you go.

Rated: Moderate
Duration: 2-3 hours.
Km: 4 / 2
Trail: Gravel
Signposted: Yes
Age: All.

«Gjølrunden» Round Trip - 2,2 km / 120 height meters
Easy hike. Good path with stairs in natural stone. Some steep parts. Get close to the spectacular and dramatic scenery, with a panoramic view of mountains, glaciers and the fjord. Highest point is at 1120 m.a.s.l. Enjoy the 360-degree panorama. Return to Hoven or walk further on the path to Mount Skredfjellet.

Rated: Moderate Duration: Approx. 1-2 hours.
Length: 2,2 km
Signposted: Yes
Ascent: 134 m
Descent: 134 m.
Trail: Path & stone steps
Age: All.

Round trip Mount Skredfjellet - 7,9 km / 500 height meters
Medium difficulty level. Varied terrain; gravel, stone steps, mountain path and gravel road. Come a little further into the mountain world - over Mount Skredfjellet (as the trip above), via Nøkketjønn Pond and back to Hoven on the gravel road. Along the path you always have a panorama towards mountains, glaciers and the fjord. You'll pass cairns that leads the way, small rivers and ponds, and nice viewpoints that invites you to a break. Before returning to Hoven, you'll pass Oppheimssetra Mountain Farm.

Quelle: Nordfjord