Odda

Buer valley - astonishing glacial landscape

  • The blue ice Buerbreen glacier seen from below
  • Buerbreen seen from a distance
  • Hikers crossing a bridge over a river
  • An orange scottish highland cow looking at the photographer next to an icy cold blue river
  • The narrow Buer valley with the river cutting its way through

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    • Buer

    Ullensvang, Vestland

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Starting point

Buer in Odda. Drive off from route 13, signposted Buer. Drive to the end of the road where you will find the parking.



About the trail

You will walk next to the river for most of the hike up to the glacier. Some places there are bridges where you cross the river. The whole hike is in wild and lush landscape, and you can see the glacier in front of you the whole way. In some parts of the hike you will find ropes to make it easier to climb. The last part of the trail is in steep terrain, and sturdy hiking boots are necessary.



Important! Do NOT go near the glacier.

The glacier is in constant movement, and going near the glacier can be very dangeours.



For guided tours on the glacier, contact the tourist information in Odda.



Trailhead and parking: By the National Park Farm at Buer. Campervans welcome. Price: NOK 185

Length: 3 km (one way)

Total ascent: 600 meters

Total walking time: 4 hours

Season (average year): end May – October.






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Fuente: Destination Hardanger Fjord AS