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Trip suggestions - Etne<br />
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Lauvvik, Skånevikstranda<br />
Cycling <strong>the</strong> fjords between <strong>the</strong> beautiful villages (27 km) (Skånevik - Etne)<br />
The trip starts in Skånevik, also known as ’<strong>the</strong> gem<br />
of <strong>Sunnhordland</strong>’, among o<strong>the</strong>r things because of its<br />
building style that is reminiscent of Sou<strong>the</strong>rn Norway.<br />
Why not visit during <strong>the</strong> blues festival in July You can<br />
find more information about what you can see and do<br />
in Skånevik at www.visitsunnhordland.no.<br />
Utåker<br />
Halsnøy<br />
Skånevik<br />
Taraldsøya<br />
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Åkra<br />
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The trip to Etne heads west past Fjordhotellet and <strong>the</strong> idyllic bathing islet Peparen.<br />
After 700 metres, you pass a sports ground, and 500 metres later you come to<br />
Leknes, where <strong>the</strong> old Post Road to Etne crosses <strong>the</strong> road.<br />
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The next 4 to 5 km is through pleasant villages in a small-scale cultural landscape,<br />
before <strong>the</strong> island of Taraldsøy appears on your right. There are beautiful views of<br />
Halsnøy island and <strong>the</strong> distinctive mountain Sydnessåto towards <strong>the</strong> end of <strong>the</strong><br />
fjord. At Ebne, you see four gravestones in a field by <strong>the</strong> sea, which are part of <strong>the</strong><br />
biggest ancient burial ground in Skånevikstranda. At Sandvik, you can take a detour<br />
down to a large beach.<br />
The Ølensfjord and Etnefjord meet off Børkjenesklubben, which is where you<br />
turn east towards Etne. After a few turns in <strong>the</strong> road, you come to Svindal and<br />
Holmaseid. Nordstranda ascends steeply from <strong>the</strong> road, and is particularly steep at<br />
Dysjanes. Neset is a very popular fishing spot.<br />
You are now approaching Etne, and you can see Tongane industrial site from<br />
Fjøsnaneset. At <strong>the</strong> old Enge school, you turn right across Etneelva river. A fish trap<br />
has been set up here, which will catch escaped farmed salmon for a three-year<br />
period from 2013. You pass <strong>the</strong> SKAKKE centre on your way to <strong>the</strong> centre of Etne,<br />
which is <strong>the</strong> village’s cultural venue. Check out its cinema programme. There are<br />
many food and accommodation options in Etne, where you can relax after <strong>the</strong> trip.<br />
There is a Tourist Information office at Fugl Fønix Hotel.<br />
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Difficulty level: Medium<br />
Length: 27 km<br />
Surface: Tarmac<br />
Max. altitude: 70 m<br />
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The statue of King<br />
Magnus Erlingsson