Lauvstad: Hiking Trails, Mountain Pasture and Fjord Confluence

In Lauvstad, the described excursion destinations range from a large lake and an old mountain pasture to a moderately challenging route up Snøhornet. The Varane viewpoint is also one of the area’s special natural attractions. Torviksætra is described as a hiking destination well suited to outings with children, making it a good choice for families who enjoy spending time outdoors. You can plan your trip around whether you would most like to explore a hiking route, a lake, or a mountain pasture.

Skåravatnet and Irenegarden

Skåravatnet is a large lake where fishing is possible. The marked hiking trail there passes Hellevassbakken and Varane before continuing through Lisjedalen. The hike is taken in both summer and winter. If you want to include a lake and some outdoor activity in your holiday plans, this is a specific excursion idea; fishing is another option at Skåravatnet.

Irenegarden is also in Lauvstad, near the confluence of Dalsfjord and Voldsfjord. Two boats can be rented there, and good fishing spots are located right in front of the house. This makes Irenegarden a separate option for guests interested in boating and fishing. It differs from the hike to Skåravatnet: here, the focus is on the boats and fishing spots by the house, while there it is on the marked trail to a large lake.

Driving access and the trail to Torviksætra

The drive to Skåravatnet leads from the ferry terminal in Lauvstad along Haugevegen to the car park at Ulvestadsætra. The final section is a toll road. If you are planning this excursion, you can take the toll for the final section into account on your way there. The described driving route and marked hiking trail are separate points of reference: the trail passes Hellevassbakken, Varane, and Lisjedalen.

Torviksætra is an old mountain pasture for the farms of Torvik and Stigen, and a popular hiking destination. It is considered well suited to families with children. To reach the route, travel from Volda by ferry to Lauvstad, then walk from the ferry terminal. The Ulvestad primary school is about 750 metres on foot from the ferry terminal. The mountain pasture therefore offers a hiking idea of its own, distinct from the destinations at Skåravatnet and the route to Snøhornet.

Hike to Snøhornet and views at Varane

The route to Snøhornet is 3 km long, climbs from 180 to 1,025 m, and is considered moderately challenging. If you want to consider a route with a stated distance and difficulty level when planning your holiday, Snøhornet is an option to bear in mind.

Varane is a scenic viewpoint and is also located on the marked trail to Skåravatnet. The name therefore refers both to a viewpoint and to a section of this route. When choosing a holiday rental in Lauvstad, you can first consider which of the described activities you would like to shape your stay: the hike to the lake, the old mountain pasture, the viewpoint, or the route to Snøhornet. This lets you plan your trip around your preferred excursions without combining separate destinations into a single tour.

You can find more pages about nearby places here: Volda, Folkestad and Austefjorden.

Go to the main travel overview: Volda.