Lundegrend: Cycling Loop, Tysnessåta and Myrdal Gård

Lundegrend offers several specific reasons to take your trip outdoors: a cycling loop runs through the village, a hike to Tysnessåta starts at Myrdal Gård, and there is a small beach area in Apalvika. Myrdal Gård’s farm shop, with its own produce, is another attraction. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can consider which of these experiences you would like to shape your stay in particular.

Cycling through Lundegrend and along the Hardangerfjord

The cycling loop on Tysnes runs from Våge through Uggdal, Onarheim and Lundegrend, and back to Våge. Lundegrend is therefore one section of a loop connecting several places. Much of the route runs along the Hardangerfjord; along the way, there are views of the Kvinnherad Mountains and the Folgefonna Glacier. If you enjoy combining different places and landscapes on a bike ride, this route offers a specific itinerary with fjord sections and scenic views. The tour can also help you decide where to stay: it passes through Lundegrend, as well as Våge, Uggdal and Onarheim.

Hiking and swimming

The hike to Tysnessåta starts at Myrdal Gård and takes about 1.5 hours from the farm. From there, the route offers views of the Bjørnafjord, the North Sea and the Folgefonna Glacier. If you would like to include a hike with these kinds of viewpoints in your trip, the starting point at Myrdal Gård is a useful landmark. Lake Myrdalsvatnet is a five-minute walk from Myrdal Gård and is suitable for swimming. This area therefore offers two different options for your holiday: a hike and a place to swim.

Apalvika outdoor recreation area and sports facilities

There is a small beach area in Apalvika, Lundegrend. The outdoor recreation area also has a car park nearby, a toilet and a sand volleyball court that is free to use. If you are travelling with children, the beach area and volleyball court could be options for spending time together outdoors. The information about the car park and toilet will also help you get a sense of the facilities available on site. There is also a pump track and a small sports field at Bunnpris in Lunde. This adds another sporting option; it is a separate destination, not part of the facilities described in Apalvika.

Myrdal Gård’s own products

Myrdal Gård’s farm shop sells products made on the farm: cheese, yoghurt, ice cream, cheesecake, eggs, meat and fresh baked goods. Myrdal Gård produces award-winning cheese from goat’s and cow’s milk. For travellers interested in food and how it is made, the farm is more than just the starting point for the hike: you can find products made from different types of milk, as well as other items in the farm shop. The selection ranges from savoury foods to ice cream, cakes and fresh baked goods.

Choosing a holiday apartment

If Tysnessåta and Myrdal Gård are the focus of your trip, you could consider looking for a holiday apartment in Lundegrend: the hike starts at the farm, and Myrdalsvatnet is a five-minute walk from there. If the cycling loop is the main reason for your trip, its route through Våge, Uggdal, Onarheim and Lundegrend is also relevant. From Våge, drive about 11 km to the turn-off for Myrdal Gård, then follow the signs uphill for about 2 km to the farm. These approximate distances provide practical guidance for getting to the farm.

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