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Mountain hike to Lihesten and the highest point Risnesnipa (776 m above sea level)

Fjelltur til Lihesten og høyeste punkt Risnesnipa (776 moh)
Photo: Trond Opdal
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Access

Approx. 2 h 48 min (141 km) drive from Bergen. You will need to take a ferry.

Parking

Parking at Hovland.

Description

Mountain hike to the highest peak in Hyllestad municipality. Great fjord view at the top. For a longer hike you can go to Høgeheia (577 m) Risnesnipa (776 m) which is also the peak of Lihesten.

Information

Length: Approximately 8 km round trip.
Time: Approximately 4 hours round trip.
Elevation gain: Approximately 750 meters
Season: Apr - Nov
Grading: Demanding

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