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Dronningstien guided hike

View of the beautiful Hardangerfjord from Dronningstien - Hardanger, Norway
Goats on Dronningstien in Hardanger - Guided hike, Kinsarvik - Lofthus, Norway
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A scenic hiking trip with guide on H.M.Queen Sonja's Panoramic Trail!

  • H.M. Queen Sonja of Norway is a passionate mountain hiker, and this is one of her favorite hikes in the Hardangerfjord region
  • The trail is in the high mountains between Kinsarvik and Lofthus and offers magnificent fjord views
  • This is one of Norway's most popular hikes. Get up close to mighty nature and enjoy the panoramic views of the beautiful Hardangerfjord
Starting points
Odda or Lofthus
Duration
6 hr 40 min
Season
Available all year

Tour description

The starting point for this hike is Røte Parking (Dronningstien Parking) where you meet up with your guide for the day. Here you will be provided with information about the hike.
Together with your guide you follow the dirt road from Røte up to Heng at 750 meters above sea level. From here the trail is marked with blue Ds (“Queen” in Norwegian is “Dronning”). The hike is long and demanding with a steep descent towards Lofthus. You will walk through forests, high mountains and lush orchards. The guides will use their local knowledge to ensure you get the most of the beautiful scenery around the trail and a good portion of exciting history and stories from the area.
The route down to Lofthus, including the historical “Monk steps” and hike down along the fruitfarms in Lofthus provides a nice ending of an spectacular tour.
It is important that you meet at the starting point of the hike at you booked time. You can get to Røte Parking by car, taxi or book a shuttlebus from Lofthus to Røte HERE.
Welcome to a great hiking experience!

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