Rovde: Mountain hikes with wide-open views

Rovde is best explored through its hiking destinations: a relatively isolated mountain, a trail across easy terrain and several viewpoints each give the hikes their own character. From Skåratinden, the view stretches in every direction; other hikes offer views across the fjord, towards Åramsundet or in the direction of Ulsteinvik. If you are considering Rovde as a holiday destination, you can base your choice on the landscape and route that appeal to you most.

From the end of the valley, past the lake and up to the summit

The hiking trail to Skåratinden starts at the end of the road in Årskogdalen. From there, it leads to Lake Myrkevatnet and then over the mountain ridge to the summit. The sequence of the end of the valley, the lake and the ridge gives the hike a clearly defined route. Skåratinden is a relatively isolated mountain in Rovde and offers impressive views in every direction. If you enjoy hikes with a clear summit destination and distinctive landmarks along the way, this offers a different kind of outing from a hike where the main attraction is the view along the route.

You can also plan the drive using specific landmarks: on the main road in Rovde, the turnoff to Årskogdalen is signposted. The turnoff for Skåratinden is signposted about 150 metres west of the COOP store. There is good parking at the end of the road in Årskogdalen. This information will help you include the drive to the trailhead in your day’s plans; it does not indicate how long the hike takes or how difficult it is.

Wide-open views along different trails

The Rovde–Breiteigsfjella route crosses easy terrain and offers wide-open views for most of the hike. This distinguishes the route’s described character from the ascent over the ridge to Skåratinden. If you are choosing mainly for the views along much of the hike, Rovde–Breiteigsfjella is an option worth considering. The description of the terrain is a separate point of reference; it makes no claims about walking time or individual requirements.

The view is the highlight of the ascent on the Åsevegen trail: from there, the vista reaches as far as Åramsundet. For this hike, you can park at Coop Marked on County Road 652 (FV652) or at the Rovde football pitch. The hike to Storehornet offers another viewpoint: from there, you can see across Rovde and the fjord, as well as towards Ulsteinvik. These different views can help you decide, based on your personal interests, whether to focus on Åramsundet, the fjord or the area around Rovde.

Choose a holiday apartment to suit your outing

When looking for a holiday apartment in Rovde, the hikes can be a useful starting point for planning your holiday. Consider whether you are most drawn to the summit trail via the lake and ridge, wide-open views for much of the hike, or a particular view of the fjord and Åramsundet. This lets you compare the options based on their actual differences, rather than treating every outing as the same kind of summit hike. The information about access roads and parking provides additional guidance for the outings it relates to.

More places to discover: Eide, Sylte, Åheim, Fiskå, Åram and Myklebost.

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