Fotasperrnuten (13.07.2019)

Written by hbar (Harald Barsnes) GSM

Start point Kvernavollen (363m)
Endpoint Kvernavollen (362m)
Characteristic Hillwalk
Duration 5h 30min
Distance 14.3km
Vertical meters 1,031m
GPS
Ascents Fotasperrnuten (1,193m) 13.07.2019
Visits of other PBEs Steinskvanndalen bom (400m) 13.07.2019

Fotasperrnuten

Steinskvanndalen
Steinskvanndalen
Steinskvanndalsvatnet
Steinskvanndalsvatnet
Steinskvanndalsvatnet
Steinskvanndalsvatnet
Leaving Steinskvanndalsvatnet
Leaving Steinskvanndalsvatnet
Steinskvanndalsvatnet
Steinskvanndalsvatnet
Iendafjellet from the ascent
Iendafjellet from the ascent

When the initial plan to drive to Øystese for a visit to Skrott did not work out, we changed plans and instead hopped on a bus to Steinskvanndalen (bus stop called Kvernavollen) for an ascent of Fotasperrnuten. The walk along the gravel road up to the beautiful Steinskvanndalsvatnet was quickly completed and we then started searching for the marked trailhead. We walked a bit too far though and ended up making our own way up the field.

We soon came across the marked trail, which from there on, with some minor exceptions when getting close to the summit, was easy to follow. Note that there were some steep areas when heading up Fotasperrdalen, or more specifically a steep drop on the right-hand side of the trail, so this particular part of the trail may not be to everyone's liking. But as soon as this stretch was over, it was overall straightforward to reach the summit.

The summit provided spectacular views, especially towards Folgefonna, but also Tveitakvitingen, Fuglafjellet, Iendafjellet and more, and therefore an excellent place to enjoy our lunch. We did not stay too long though, as we had a bus to catch. The descent was however quicker than expected and in the end we had plenty of time to spare.

In summary, an excellent hike that can be very highly recommended. But do note the section at the start of the ascent from Steinskvanndalsvatnet with the steep drop on the right-hand side, and make sure that this is something everyone in your party is comfortable with. The rest of the hike is steep but otherwise straightforward, and generally along a clearly marked trail.

Byrkjefjellet from the ascent
Byrkjefjellet from the ascent
Looking back down at Steinskvanndalsvatnet
Looking back down at Steinskvanndalsvatnet
The final ascent to the summit
The final ascent to the summit
Southeast from the summit
Southeast from the summit
Folgefonna from the summit
Folgefonna from the summit
South from the summit
South from the summit
The cairn at Fotasperrnuten
The cairn at Fotasperrnuten
Iendafjellet from Fotasperrnuten
Iendafjellet from Fotasperrnuten
Fuglafjellet from Fotasperrnuten
Fuglafjellet from Fotasperrnuten
Tveitakvitingen from Fotasperrnuten
Tveitakvitingen from Fotasperrnuten
From the descent
From the descent
Fotasperrnuten marked trailhead (which we missed on the ascent)
Fotasperrnuten marked trailhead (which we missed on the ascent)
Start date 13.07.2019 13:07
(UTC+01:00 DST)
End date 13.07.2019 18:37
(UTC+01:00 DST)
Total Time 5h 30min
Moving Time 4h 43min
Stopped Time 0h 46min
Overall Average 2.6km/h
Moving Average 3.0km/h
Distance 14.3km
Vertical meters 1,031m

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