Top trips

Evjua is a perfect starting point for airy summit hikes at 650+ meters above sea level from Evjua. The most popular are Hervenknappen (784m), Olsbyvarden (685m) and Oppegårdssætra (684m) which reward you with fantastic views in all directions! There are also several great summit hikes further up Totenåsen, or in Skreiberga.

Hervenknappen (784m)

A fantastic peak with an even more fantastic view in three directions! From the peak at 784 m. you can see all the way to Vassfaret in the west, Jotunheimen and Rondane in the north and Sälen in Sweden in the east. On this trip you can choose between a long and short trip. The short trip is just over 1km/way and just under 60 meters in altitude. Take the car up to the stream lake "Herva" and walk from the parking lot. If you want a longer trip, you can start in Evjua and follow the DNT markings towards Hervenknappen / Totenåsstien. The trip from Evjua is 9.4km/way and approx. 660m of ascent ( See tour description for long trip ).

Olsbyvarden (685m)

If you choose the long hike up to Hervenknappen, you will pass Olsbyvarden at 685m above sea level. This is also great as a separate hike with a great view! The hike is 4.5km/way with a total elevation gain of 561m ( See hike description ).

Oppegaardssætra (684m)

A stone's throw from Olsbyvarden you will find the old Oppegaardssætra, an old farm from before the Black Death that was in operation until 1951. If you go from Evjua the trip is 4.75km/way with a climb of 560 meters in altitude from the starting point. You can also take a shorter trip of approx. 15min if you park along Elvlyvegen ( See tour description ).

Skreikampen (698m)

If you want a slightly shorter trip - but still with great views - Skreikampen is highly recommended! Only 15 minutes by car from Evjua you turn up towards the old iron mines in Feiring. From the designated parking lot the trip is about 2.5km/way and a total climb of 282m. Along the way you pass old mining sites etc. ( See tour description ).

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