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Eidfjord

Hike to Kjeåsen View Point

  • A woman standing on the "selfie rock" at Kjeåsen.
  • Two hikers at the start of the hike to the Kjeåsen View Point, seen from above.
  • A female hiker walking on the wooden path boltet into the mountain wall next to the fjord.
  • A man standing on a wooden bridge, gazing towards the fjord below.
  • A t-marked rock and a signpost to Kjeåsen.
  • A hiker crossing the mountain side on a wooden timber log boltet in to the mountain wall.
  • Three hikers climbing up the ladders.
  • A couple of hikers arriving at the Kjeåsen View Point in autumn.
  • A happy couple sitting on the selfie-rock after finishing the hike.

Steep path where you have to use ropes, poles and ladders as necessary aids along the way.

Fantastic views in several places along the trail, and reaching the view point is the award after the effort.



Important Information!

Kjeåsen is private property, and it is important for tourists to show respect by staying on the trails. Dogs must be kept on a leash, and dog waste and other litter must be picked up and taken with you or disposed of in the trash bin near the tunnel.



The car road to Kjeåsen is open from 01.04. – 31.10 - subject to small / normal amounts of snow, might open later and /or close earlier due to snow, ice and weather conditions. When hiking to Kjeåsen, please pay attention to weather and conditions.



Starting point

Sima powerplant, 6.5 km from the centre of Eidfjord



About the trail

Make a left and walk along the fjord towards Kjeaneset (a boat house). At Kjeaneset make a right and follow the trail up the very steep mountain side. Ropes and ladders on parts of the trail. Do NOT hike when the trail is wet or covered with snow or ice. Some parts are slippery, and this hike requires hiking boots and great caution.



Be aware of steep cliffs. Great views along the trail and from Kjeåsen.



Currently there is no sale of food and drinks at Kjeåsen. Please respect private areas.



Parking: Sima powerplant

Parking fee: free

Length: 2 km (one way)

Total ascent: 550 meters

Total walking time: 3-4 hours (roundtrip)

Season (average year): May – October (in nice and dry weather)



Are you in Eidfjord without a car? Rent a car at Eidfjord Autorent


Fuente: Destination Hardanger Fjord AS