Hike to Ramsberget on the island Fonno

Location

Fonno, Fitjar Islands

Map

Stord - Fitjar 1:50.000.

Start and end point

Municipal quay at Fonno

Marking

Information board at the starting point. Marked and graded after the new national standard. Signs in all crosspaths.

Grading

Blue. Medium/average difficulty.

Difference in altitude

0 – 145 m. above sea level

Estimated time

1 hour (3,6 km)

Good advice

Some wet areas. Use proper shoes

Tourdescription

The hike starts at the quay, then upwards along a tractor road, through farmland, past cultural heritage sites, and up to the school building in Fonno. A directional signboard points north to the marked path up to the highest point of the island, the cairn at Ramsberget, 149 m asl. In the cairn there is a guest book, where you may write your name. Here is also a good view of The Fitjar islands + the municipality of Austevoll to the north, Fitjar and Stord to the south and Bømlo to the west. In Fonno farming is still a way of life, and both Aberdeen Angus, horses and an old brand of sheep may be seen.