Foldnes: Kyrkjevegen and Skiftedalsvatnet

Kyrkjevegen is a gravel walking trail from Foldnes to Hjelteryggen. There are drinking water and rest areas along the route towards Hjelteryggen. Larslibua is located by Larslivatnet, along Kyrkjevegen. The trail to Larslibua is universally designed for wheelchair users. Check current accessibility and the condition of the trails and facilities before your visit.

Skiftedalsvatnet and the lakeside trails

The medium-sized Skiftedalsvatnet is next to Foldnes kyrkje. By the lake, next to the church, there is a partly developed trail, jetties and a bathing area. Many people swim in Skiftedalsvatnet. If water and trails are important to your travel plans, the lake provides a specific point of reference in Foldnes.

A small trail also runs along Skiftedalsvatnet, from Skjenet to Leirstaden barnehage. Conditions may change, so check the latest information before setting out. The Foldnes-Hjelteryggen recreation area is classified as a highly important outdoor recreation area. The lake, trails and this area offer different options if you would like to plan your stay around outdoor activities.

More experiences in the wider destination of Øygarden

The wider destination of Øygarden also has cultural attractions in their own right. The North Sea Traffic Museum features exhibitions about the Telavåg tragedy, the coastal resistance movement and the escape route across the North Sea to the United Kingdom during the Second World War. The North Sea Traffic Exhibition at the museum includes a 25-minute film about the Telavåg tragedy. This offers a different focus from the trails and bathing area in Foldnes.

For nature watching, Hildringsbu, a birdwatching hide on Skogsøyna, is open during the season. Check current seasonal access before visiting. Ormhilleren is an open, child-friendly recreation area with a large, sheltered bathing cove landscaped with shell sand. These examples are part of the wider destination of Øygarden and offer independent points of reference for planning the rest of your trip.

Hiking in Øygarden also offers different experiences. The Seløy–Gløvrebu route follows a marked, gently undulating trail with views of the sea, islands and skerries. At Gløvrebu, visitors can take a break by a fire pan and small fire pits. While Seløy–Gløvrebu is defined by its marked, gently undulating trail and views of the sea, islands and skerries, the Tjeldstø–Alvheim–Hovden circular route is listed as 9 kilometres and about 3.5 hours of walking. Seløy–Gløvrebu offers a marked, gently undulating coastal trail with sea views. Allow about 3.5 hours of walking for the nine-kilometre Tjeldstø–Alvheim–Hovden circular route. The Anekletten route in the wider destination of Øygarden is also marked with Nordsjøløypa logos. Anekletten is a 60-metre-high viewpoint.

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Go to the wider travel overview: Fjell.