Experience the beauty of the Setesdal mountains on a 3-4 day hike and explore the cultural relics that are scattered throughout the area.

Start your journey in the village of Åraksbø and make your way up to the mountain of Åraksfjellet, where you can admire the stunning views of the valley below.

Along the way, you will find ancient rock carvings, burial mounds, and old farmhouses that are evidence of the area’s long history.

As you make your way down the mountain, you will pass through the villages of Kviteseid and Byglandsfjord, where you can explore the local culture and history.

End your journey with a visit to the Setesdal Folk Museum, where you can learn more about the area’s past.

This is a great way to explore the Setesdal mountains and discover the cultural relics that are hidden in its hills and valleys.

• Destination

  Bykle and Hovden

• Country

  Norway

• Type of experience

  Outdoor

• Best time to visit

  • Spring
  • Autumn
  • Summer

• Nearby stations

  • Bykle Bus Stop
  • Hovden Skicentre Bus Stop