Vardafjellet from Rindabotn (13.07.2025)

Written by hbar (Harald Barsnes) GSM

Start point Rindabotn (678m)
Endpoint Rindabotn (678m)
Characteristic Hillwalk
Duration 3h 04min
Distance 7.6km
Vertical meters 366m
GPS
Ascents Vardafjellet (1,016m) 13.07.2025 15:39

Vardafjellet from Rindabotn

We found parking next to the road above Rindabotn and from there continued up the gravel road. It would probably have been possible to drive further but then the parking options were less certain. We later left the gravel road and followed a marked trail heading north towards Kokkstadfjellet, however we did not head all the way there before turning west to Vardafjellet. On our way there, we had the best views of the day. Most notably north in the direction of Anestølsvatnet. At Vardafjellet, my niece continued on her own to Kambafjellet while my parents and I headed more directly south to the car. First along a marked trail and then along the winding gravel road. As a results, my niece got to Rindabotn long before us and we later picked her along Hodlekvevegen.


We found parking next to the road ...
We found parking next to the road ...
... and then continued walking up the gravel road
... and then continued walking up the gravel road
Reppanipa and Helleberget from the start of the ascent
Reppanipa and Helleberget from the start of the ascent
The marked trail to Kokkstadfjellet and Vardafjellet
The marked trail to Kokkstadfjellet and Vardafjellet
Towards Anestølsvatnet from east of Vardafjellet with Torstadnakken to the right
Towards Anestølsvatnet from east of Vardafjellet with Torstadnakken to the right
Following the trail towards Vardafjellet
Following the trail towards Vardafjellet
Vardafjellet
Vardafjellet
Vardafjellet with Fresvikbreen in the background
Vardafjellet with Fresvikbreen in the background
Kambafjellet from Vardafjellet
Kambafjellet from Vardafjellet
Following the winding gravel road back towards Rindabotn
Following the winding gravel road back towards Rindabotn

Start date 13.07.2025 14:11
(UTC+01:00 DST)
End date 13.07.2025 17:15
(UTC+01:00 DST)
Total Time 3h 04min
Moving Time 2h 19min
Stopped Time 0h 44min
Overall Average 2.5km/h
Moving Average 3.3km/h
Distance 7.6km
Vertical meters 365m

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