Holtaheia

Difficulty

Grading

easy

Length

ferger

7,5

Ascent

ferger

198

Time

Facilities

Duration

5 hours

Terrain

Facilities

Nature and terrain

forest
mountain

Type

Hiking

Marking?Trips marked with the national standard are marked in green (easy), blue (medium), red (demanding) and black (expert). DNT (The Norwegian Trekking Association) marked routes are marked with red T's, painted on cairns and stones. Local associations and sports clubs may have marked hiking trails in other ways. There are many different varieties. Ask at the tourist information office if you are unsure of the markings in the area you are visiting.

ferger

Ground

Facilities

Nature and terrain

gravel
small path

About

Enjoy high-mountain ambience down by the coast. The moorland and mountain area north and east of Holta, in Strand in Ryfylke, is a well-preserved coastal landscape. There are several walks available from the car-park: trails to Lauvåsen, Svoa, Jarven and further towards Hjelmeland. All the hikes offer varied scenery, and for such a low-lying region the area feels surprisingly like the high plateau of Norway.

For most people, the summits of Moldhesten and Ormakammen and the plane crash monument are natural objectives for a day’s walk. We particularly recommend the walk to Moldhesten and Ormakammen (556 m) via Krogavatnet lake and Vassbotn. A waymarked trail takes you through open moorland in which you can find various kinds of heather, bear berries, alpine bear berries, blueberries and northern bilberry side by side. The two tops command a panoramic view of the Ryfylke basin and the high summits of inland Ryfylke.

The trip up to the summit where the plane crash monument stands is not waymarked, but the path is good and clear. Waymarked trail to Moldhesten/Ormakammen ca. 2–3 hours. Unmarked trail to the monument, but good path. 1 hour round trip.

Practical

General facilities

Good to know - Leash all year. Here are the grazing animals. Use fence splitter holders that are set up.
Practical information - Equipment: Clothing: Preferably wool closest to body, then fleece and then windproof jacket. Bring rainproof clothing, hat, gloves and spare change. It is important to have sturdy footwear - use hiking/mountain boots. Pack enough food and drink adapted to length of your hike. First aid kit. Bring your phone, but remember that you might not have reception at all times
Warning - Be prepared for all types of weather in the mountains, even in summer. This is why you must bring clothing and equipment apt for sunny and nice weather, but also account for snow, rain and heavy wind. The weather can change rapidly. See www.yr.no for weather forecast.

Route Guides

Holtaheia Easy Walk

Map

Map Link

Road Directions

Access: drive Rv13 (the Ryfylke Road) along Bjørheimsvatnet lake to the sign for Holta. Up the hill until you see a new signpost for Holtaheia, then continue on a gravel road to the barrier.

Facilities

Activities

mountain hiking

Distance

length in km - 7,5

Duration

5 hours

Grading

easy
marked trails with colour grading

Nature and terrain

forest
gravel
mountain
small path
total ascent - 198

Participants must bring

backpack
clothes
headlamp
mountain shoes
warm clothing
water bottle
waterproof clothing
windproof clothing

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