MEETING POINT
Summer Outdoor Shop address:
Evangervegen 14
5704 Voss
Norway
Find us on the waterfront, close to the Voss Gondola, in front of Fleischer’s Hotel.
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Mountain is calling
Mountain is calling
Location
Mt. Oksen
Price
900 NOK p.pers
Duration
7 hours
Age Requirements
7 + years
Season
July - Oct
guide
Included
Difficulty
demanding
This tour is suitable hikers with medium to good experience and good fitness level.
Fjord Hikes in Norway
Fjord Hikes in norway
Join a Great FULL DAY HIKE to Mount OKSEN
Fjord hikes in Norway are a popular activity nearly all year round.
On this full day Fjord hiking tour up Mt Oksen we will take you off the beaten track, into some of the most scenic mountains in Hardangerfjord has to offer. With its to 1241m Mt. Oksen offers a spectacular view over four Fjords from the top.
The Mt. Oksen trail begins in Tjoflot and starts by winding its way up and through some beautiful native forest.
After a fairly challenging start and a demanding climb, the trail opens out above the tree line. There you start to get a glimpse of the spectacular views coming ahead.
The higher you go the more rewarding the view.
Reaching the top at 1241m you are rewarded with 360 degree views of Samlafjorden, Sørfjorden, Eidfjorden and Granvinsfjorden, as well as panoramic views on the mountain ridge surrounding Voss and Norways’s third largest glacier Folgefonna.
Please note that Mt Oksen is a demanding hike that requires a good level of fitness and appropriate clothing and footwear must be worn.
The trail climbs straight up 990m from the car park.
There are no dangerous passages along the trail but there are two particularly steep parts between 400m and 600ml and towards the top again at 800m. One of the best Fjord hikes in Norway when you are in the area of Hardangerfjord, off the beaten track!
INCLUDED
SEASON TIMES
ITINERARY
GUESTS REQUIREMENT
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
COVID RETURN POLICY
INCLUDED
WHAT’S INCLUDED FOR THE FJORD HIKING TRIP
- Professional guide
- Transport from Voss to Hardangerfjord and back
- A real mountain tour into the Fjords in Western Norway
SEASON TIMES
SEASON PERIOD
July until October
TRIP TIMES
09:30 am – Tuesdays
Note:
If you are a group of three or more persons and would like to arrange a departure on different week day, please contact us via email at info@outdoornorway.com
ITINERARY
HIKING AT MT OKSEN TOUR ITINERARY
Show up 10 minutes before your scheduled time at our operational base
- Check-in at our outdoor base in Voss
- Gear up
- Shuttle to the starting point
- Safety instructions
- hike
- lunch
- hike back
- shuttle back to Voss
GUESTS REQUIREMENT
GUESTS REQUIREMENT FOR Hiking trip
- Minimum age: 7
- Must have a good level of physical fitness and be able to hike uphill for 3 hours
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU
- Appropriate footwear i.e approach shoes or hiking boots
- Small backpack
- Plenty of water for the whole day
- Lunch
- Sunscreen
- Sunhat
- Waterproof Jacket
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Hiking TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Scenic view of the mountains surrounding you
- Unique overlook of 4 fjords from the top
- If very luck may spot some Reindeer grazing by on your way up
COVID RETURN POLICY
Covid Refund Guarantee
If your trip is cancelled due to Covid choose from:
- Free date changes;
- Account credit;
- Or a full refund.
For more infos please see here: COVID “flexi-cancellation policy”
Fjord Hikes in Norway, a great way to explore Nature.
What to expect
This full day hiking tour which will take you to the most scenic mountain in Hardangerfjord, Mount Oksen.
At the top, a stunning view above 4 Fjords !
MAJESTIC SCENERY
80%
SCENIC TRAIL
90%
BEAUTIFUL FJORDS
95%
F.A.Q. – Fjord Hiking Mt.Oksen with Outdoor Norway
What to bring with me?
– Swimming clothes ( to wear underneath the wetsuit)
– Thermal underwear if cold
– Change of clothes (for after the rafting tour)
– Suncream
Weather limitations: when strorm is in forecast we might need to reschedule.
What is the best time of year to go hiking?
The rivers change from May to October.
High water is usually from June to mid July during the snow melting season. For the real whitewater enthusiast, this would be an exciting time to book on our Whitewater Rafting tour as the rapids are at their biggest.
That being said, the amazing scenery along the Raundal Canyon makes it a fantastic experience all summer long. The Raundal River is not dam controlled and water levels vary all season long, making it an excellent choice at any time during the season
Do I need experience to go on this trip?
No, you don’t. Most of our guests are first-timers and our trips, equipment, and briefings are designed to put beginners at ease. Our experienced guides will provide a safety orientation before you get on the water and coach you the whole way through the rapids. No previous whitewater experience is necessary.
Do we need to be physically fit to go hiking?
We recommend that all of our rafters be in good physical health.
If you have a medical issue but you still want to go rafting, we always recommend you check with your doctor first.
Should I tip my guide?
Tip is not a regular thing in Norway as it’s in USA. Your guide works hard to ensure that you have a fun, yet safe rafting adventure and always committed to the Outdoor Norway high standard guided tour.
Tip is widely accepted as the industry norm; and tipping is always appreciated but never expected. It stays totally at your own discretion.
When does your season start and end?
We start rafting as soon as the ice is off the river, and up until the snow falls! This is usually between the start of May to the end of October. It’s all depending on Mother Nature!
Refund Guarantee
If your trip is cancelled due to COVID choose from free date changes, account credit or full refund.
FULL FINANCIAL PROTECTION
Your money is safe. Every booking fully financially protected.
For Any Query Contact us
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