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Starting point for Landåsen<br />

Trip suggestions - Stord<br />

17<br />

Landåsen turområde (walking area) (4,5 km)<br />

Easy, short cycling trip suitable for families<br />

with small children.<br />

Start at Kulturhuset in <strong>the</strong> centre of Leirvik, and follow <strong>the</strong> narrow road on <strong>the</strong> lefthand<br />

side behind Kulturhuset up a steep hill. Continue cycling under <strong>the</strong> footbridge,<br />

past Andedammen pond and on along <strong>the</strong> main road until you come to a pedestrian<br />

crossing by a bus stop. Cross <strong>the</strong> pedestrian crossing and turn left. You <strong>the</strong>n come to<br />

<strong>the</strong> entrance to Landåsen walking area, 0.8 km from Kulturhuset. You can <strong>the</strong>n cycle a<br />

fur<strong>the</strong>r 1.5 km until you come to <strong>the</strong> end of Landåsvatnet lake, where <strong>the</strong>re are tables,<br />

benches and you can swim.<br />

Landåsen walking area is often used by <strong>the</strong> locals. Ano<strong>the</strong>r popular stop in Landåsen<br />

is <strong>the</strong> “fairy-tale forest” where you can see exhibitions of Norwegian folktales.<br />

Landåsen<br />

Vabakken<br />

Leirvik<br />

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Difficulty level: Easy<br />

Length: 4,5 km<br />

Surface: Tarmac and gravel road<br />

Max. altitude: 74 m<br />

The “fairy-tale forest”, Landåsen

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