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The view from the
main road towards Uskedalen.
Cycling route – Uskedalen (18,1 km)
Cycling around Uskedalen is a trip through a changing
landscape. From the flat, gentle landscape down by
the fjord, the valley changes as you get higher up to
lush agricultural communities and on to more dramatic
landscape with the sheer mountainsides of Ulvanosa
towering over the valley.
Uskedalen
Haugland
There are two roads at the bottom of Uskedalen valley, one on each side.
They meet at Haugland and continue as one road all the way up to Friheim and
Fjellandsbø vatnet lake.
Start at the car park in the centre of Uskedalen and cycle up to Kjærlandssida and
on to Haugland where the roads meet. The road then continues past Haugland old
school, which is now a museum. Guided tours by appointment; contact the cultural
office of Kvinnherad municipality (tel.: +47 53 48 31 00).
The valley narrows and the road passes Friheim, which is the uppermost farm
in Uskedalen. This is the home of Friheim Gardsmat. This company makes meat
products and has a sales outlet on the farm.
Friheim
Fjellandsbøvatnet
200m
If you cycle past Friheim, you come to Fjellandsbøvatnet lake, which is a lovely
area. Please note that cattle may be grazing in the area!
Return to the centre by the same route via Haugland and then follow the left side
of the valley back down to the main road.
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Difficulty level: Demanding
Length: 18,1 km
Surface: Tarmac and gravel road
Max. altitude: 210 m
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Fjellandsbøvatnet lake with
the Ulvanosa mountain in the background.