Stussvikhovda and Aldalsnuten (18.03.2023)

Written by hbar (Harald Barsnes) GSM

Start point Stussvik p-lomme (44m)
Endpoint Stussvik p-lomme (44m)
Characteristic Hillwalk
Duration 2h 40min
Distance 5.5km
Vertical meters 355m
GPS
Ascents Aldalsnuten (326m) 18.03.2023
Stussvikhovda (322m) 18.03.2023
Visits of other PBEs Aldalsnuten utsiktspunkt (322m) 18.03.2023
Stussvik p-lomme (44m) 18.03.2023
Stussvikhovda utsiktspunkt (321m) 18.03.2023

Stussvikhovda and Aldalsnuten

Stussvikhovda trailhead
Stussvikhovda trailhead
Information at the trailhead
Information at the trailhead
Ascending to Stussvikhovda
Ascending to Stussvikhovda
Tractor road to Synnevågstølen
Tractor road to Synnevågstølen

When initial plans to go skiing in Bergsdalen were cancelled due to increased avalanche risk and overall uncertainty about the snow conditions, we decided to instead take the ferry to Tysnes to hike at the Kvinnherad/Bjørnafjorden side of Lukksundet. First up was Stussvikhovda and Aldalsnuten. We left the car at the small parking lot at the marked trailhead at Stussvik and from there followed the marked trail all the way to the excellent viewpoint at Stussvikhovda.

After a short break we continued north along a weaker, but at least partially marked, trail to the slightly higher Aldalsnuten. We first ascended the northern of the two hills with almost the same height, while I took a short detour on my own to the southern hill on the return. The southern hill had several contenders for the highest point, so to be safe I simply visited all of them. Excellent views here as well, especially down into Lukksundet. We returned along the same route, with yet another break at the bench at Stussvikhovda, during which we could spot a total of six eagles circling high up above us.

To conclude, an excellent hike with spectacular views. Very highly recommended.

Soon the road was covered by snow
Soon the road was covered by snow
Shortly after passing the small cabin at Synnevågstølen the trail turned more narrow
Shortly after passing the small cabin at Synnevågstølen the trail turned more narrow
Melderskin from above Synnevågstølen
Melderskin from above Synnevågstølen
Ascending towards Stussvikhovda
Ascending towards Stussvikhovda
The bench at Stussvikhovda utsiktspunkt
The bench at Stussvikhovda utsiktspunkt
Hovland and Hovlandsnuten from Stussvikhovda utsiktspunkt
Hovland and Hovlandsnuten from Stussvikhovda utsiktspunkt
Hovlandsnuten and Tysnessåta from Stussvikhovda utsiktspunkt
Hovlandsnuten and Tysnessåta from Stussvikhovda utsiktspunkt
The marked trail from Stussvikhovda to Aldalsnuten
The marked trail from Stussvikhovda to Aldalsnuten
Towards Gravdalshorga from Stussvikhovda with Revurefjellet/Aksla to the left
Towards Gravdalshorga from Stussvikhovda with Revurefjellet/Aksla to the left
Nesbjørghovda from Stussvikhovda
Nesbjørghovda from Stussvikhovda
The marked trail to Aldalsnuten
The marked trail to Aldalsnuten
Lukksund bro from the northern hill at Aldalsnuten
Lukksund bro from the northern hill at Aldalsnuten
Me at the northern hill at Aldalsnuten
Me at the northern hill at Aldalsnuten
Towards Fusafjellet from the northern hill at Aldalsnuten
Towards Fusafjellet from the northern hill at Aldalsnuten
Hovlandsnuten from the southern hill at Aldalsnuten
Hovlandsnuten from the southern hill at Aldalsnuten
Lukksund bro from the southern hill at Aldalsnuten
Lukksund bro from the southern hill at Aldalsnuten
Looking back at Stussvikhovda from Aldalsnuten
Looking back at Stussvikhovda from Aldalsnuten
Melderskin from Aldalsnuten with Stussvikhovda to the right
Melderskin from Aldalsnuten with Stussvikhovda to the right
Ulvanosa, Englafjellet and Manfjellet from Stussvikhovda
Ulvanosa, Englafjellet and Manfjellet from Stussvikhovda
Start date 18.03.2023 11:55
(UTC+01:00)
End date 18.03.2023 14:35
(UTC+01:00)
Total Time 2h 40min
Moving Time 2h 08min
Stopped Time 0h 31min
Overall Average 2.1km/h
Moving Average 2.6km/h
Distance 5.5km
Vertical meters 354m

User comments

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    A rare sight...

    Written by HHauser 19.03.2023 18:56

    ..., this photo here showing also yourself! :-) Nice day, yesterday!

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      Re: A rare sight...

      Written by hbar 19.03.2023 19:05

      Hehe. Yes, I tend to hide behind the camera and let the mountains and the great views take the focus instead. ;)

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