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You can take a detour/extend you trip by cycling from Skånevikstranda to Etne, a
distance of 26 km. You can get back to Skånevik by Skånevik fjordsafari or a local
bus. If you fancy a hike, try the old postal road between Skånevik and Etne.
Skånevik – Valen – Husnes – Uskedalen – Rosendal: 50 km
The trip starts with a 20-minute ferry trip from Skånevik to Utåker. There are
wonderful views on this leg of the trip, and you cycle close to the fjord all the
way. You cycle through beautiful, fertile communities and can take detours to
various places such as the beautiful Handelandsdalen valley.
At Sunde, you can take a detour to Halsnøy (Ranavik) or Stord (timetables at
www.norled.no). The trip continues past Husnes, which is the biggest village in
Kvinnherad. Here you can either cycle through the village centre or follow the rv.
48 road past Opsangervatnet lake. Take a detour to Herøysund (2 km), which used
to be a traffic hub in the days of steam ships, and has a crafts shop and joiner’s
shop.
Skånevik centre
A view towards Rosendal
In Uskedalen, you can visit Bygdatunet Rød and the Haugland school museum. It is
15 km from Uskedalen to Rosendal. There is a beautiful beach at Uskedalen.
Back in Rosendal the Hardangerfjord Express is waiting to take you back to Bergen.
If you want to cycle across to Stord or back to Bergen, you can do so by cycling
across the island of Tysnes. The cycling trip can also be combined with the Islands
and Skerries Route or the North Sea Cycle Route. You can also start your trip in
Skånevik.
Tips! In Rosendal: Take a walk in the Stone Park, a nice area along the river which
displays types of stone from the Folgefonna National Park. The Barony park also
lies in a walking distance from Rosendal centre. Or you can try putball (football
golf), which is great fun for both children and adults.
Charming accommodation in Rosendal
In Skånevik: Experience “Fjord spa” at Skånevik Fjordhotell. Take the time to
experience a fjord cruise with Åkrafjorden Adventure and see one of the 10 most
beautiful waterfalls in the world, Langfoss (CNN 2011).
Accommodation
Rosendal Turist Hotell
NO-5470 Rosendal, tel.: (+47) 53 47 36 66,
booking@rosendalturisthotell.no
Skånevik Fjordhotell
NO-5593 Skånevik, tel.: (+47) 53 77 07 00,
post@fjordhotellet.no,
www.fjordhotellet.no
Baroniet Rosendal Avlsgard
& Fruehus
NO-5470 Rosendal,
tel.: (+47) 53 48 29 99,
info@baroniet.no,
www.baroniet.no
Booking/information:
Kvinnherad Tourist Information Office,
tel.: (+47) 53 48 42 80,
turistinfo@kvinnherad.kommune.no