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14 Trip suggestions - Kvinnherad<br />
Bondhusvatnet lake with<br />
<strong>the</strong> Bondhusbrea glacier in <strong>the</strong> background.<br />
Cycling route – Bondhusdalen (7,1 km)<br />
Sundal<br />
Bondhusdalen<br />
Cycling into <strong>the</strong> Bondhusdalen valley is a trip in<br />
Folgefonna National Park.<br />
The trip starts at <strong>the</strong> car park in Bondhusdalen. This valley has attracted<br />
visitors for more than 100 years. There are good gravel roads from Sundal on<br />
<strong>the</strong> Maurangerfjord up to Bondhusvatnet lake, where you can enjoy views of<br />
Bondhusbrea glacier and <strong>the</strong> lake.<br />
Animals may be grazing along <strong>the</strong> road, so remember to shut gates!<br />
Fur<strong>the</strong>r up <strong>the</strong> valley, <strong>the</strong> trail turns off towards <strong>the</strong> cabins Fonnabu and<br />
Folgefonna. This trail was formerly known as ‘Keisarstien’ (Emperor’s path).<br />
See a separate description of this walk to Fonnabu.<br />
200m<br />
0m<br />
Bondhusvatnet<br />
0m 2km 4km 6km<br />
Difficulty level: Demanding<br />
Length: 7,1 km<br />
Surface: Tarmac and gravel road<br />
Max. altitude: 200 m<br />
There are tables and benches by Bondhusvatnet lake, where you can stop for a<br />
bite to eat. A path continues along <strong>the</strong> lake to <strong>the</strong> fur<strong>the</strong>rmost end, which is called<br />
Vetledalen valley. From <strong>the</strong>re, you look up to a glacier arm, which has receded<br />
considerably in recent years.<br />
The rich history of <strong>the</strong> Bondhusdalen valley and <strong>the</strong> tourists that flocked to <strong>the</strong><br />
Folgefonna glacier in <strong>the</strong> late 1800s has been documented in several books.<br />
Today, Folgefonni Breførarlag guides tourists across Folgefonna from Fonnabu to<br />
Holmaskjer on <strong>the</strong> side of <strong>the</strong> glacier nearest Odda. You can walk up to Fonnabu<br />
without a glacier guide.<br />
Cycling trip to <strong>the</strong> Bondhusvatnet lake