Ramble
With Straand Hotel as your base camp, you can go on beautiful walks in the forest and mountains!
With ♥ for hiking
In Vrådal we have a lot of nice nature and hikes that are suitable for everyone, right in the local area. We are happy to help you find an afternoon hike along the beautiful Lake Nisser, or a more challenging summit hike?
Hiking in West Telemark
In the village of Vrådal alone, we have many fantastic trips you should have on your “bucket list”. How about a family-friendly trip to Venelifjell, or is it more tempting with a long trip to Hægefjell? Roholtfjell is a great classic. In addition, there are fantastic hiking opportunities elsewhere in West Telemark.
Fossøy Nature and Culture Trail
Take the hike from Historic Straand Hotel over the locks to Fossøy and follow the nature trail around one of the country’s finest 9-hole golf courses.
Along the trail you will find 18 information boards that tell about archaeology, animal and plant life and more. Fossøy is a natural gem that was created during the last ice age with clear marks of Daudis pits. Read more about the trip here!
Hiking package from NOK 890 per person
Price per person per night in a double room incl. breakfast
- Supplement for single room – NOK 560,-
- Supplement for dinner from NOK 595 per adult
- Separate children's prices on food
Tour suggestions
Family trip number #1!
Venelifjell – the beautiful mountain
Family
Undemanding
Gapahuk
Veneli hiking area is a great adapted hiking area, with opportunities for both hiking in forest terrain as well as a trip to the top of Venelifjell, where you have a view of large parts of the area around Lake Nisser. See more info about the trip on hubriding.no.
Hægefjell
Demanding
6 hours
14 km
Summit hike to the majestic mountain peak Hægefjell. The trip offers nice mountain terrain and fantastic views. Hægefjell was formed from magma from the Earth’s interior. The name of the rock type is gneiss granite and this species is the origin of the beautiful sandy beaches that you will find along the entire length of Vråvatn and Nisser. Read more about the trip here.
Roholtfjell
Medium+ demanding
5 hours
13 km
Mountain peak at over 1,000 m.a.s.l. with a T-marked trail both from Vrådal center and from Heia between Kviteseid and Vrådal (RV 41).
Towards the top, there is a slightly tougher mountain hike where part of the trip goes on steep rocks. On this trip, you should wear shoes with good grip on both dry and wet surfaces.
Eat well between trips
At Straand Hotel, we have skilled chefs who make delicious dishes. Food rarely tastes as good as when you have been on a trip.
HUB Hiking
– other trips in Telemark
Lårdalstigen
Lårdalstigen between Dalen and Lårdal
Enjoy the fantastic view down to the Telemark Canal from the steep mountainsides along Lårdalstigen.
Read more!
Gaustatoppen
Gaustatoppen in Rjukan
Telemark's highest mountain – Gaustatoppen (1883 m) – is considered one of Norway's most beautiful mountains.
Read more!
The Gygrestolen
The Gygrestolen in Bø
The Gygrestolen is a well-known landmark in Bø, shaped by the Ice Age. Visit the spectacular rock formations!
Read more!
Falkeriset
Falkeriset in Rauland
Follow the stone stairs to the top of the beautiful Falkeriset in Rauland.
Read more!
The potholes in Treungen
Easy
1 hour
2 km from Dynjafoss Power Station
Jettegrytene in Nissedal is nature’s own water park and a nice day trip for young and old. The incredibly beautiful natural phenomenon can be found in the far south of the municipality, at the small village of Eikhom, a mile from Telemarksvegen.
The potholes are round or long depressions in solid rock and were made from meltwater during the ice age.
Read more about the potholes here.
In the footsteps of the Rui girls
The Rui girls in Dalen
Follow the steep paths up to the beautiful Rui Square and delve into the history of the Rui sisters who lived there.
Read more!
Tretoppvegen
Hamaren Activity Park in Fyresdal
Have you noticed the "phenomenon" in Fyresdal? In Hamaren Activity Park, everyone can get to the top of the spectacular treetop road!
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Broad-mindedness – sculpture walk
Wide-sighted in Rauland
At the top of Vierlinuten in Rauland sits the sculpture "Vidsyn", made by sculptor Hilde Mæhlum. Nice tour!
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The shadow night
Shadow Night in Treungen
Go to the top of Skuggenatten and enjoy the beautiful view of Nissedal and Lake Nisser.
Read more!