Jondal

Botsvatnlia and Mt Jonstein

  • a view towards fjords and mountains
  • a couple posing for a photo by the mountain lake
  • a view towards Krossdalen and several mountains
  • a man and a dog posing at the top by the cairn
  • a view towards mountains and mountain lakes
  • a woman is out hiking by the lake and the mountain farm

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The hike to Botsvatnlia and Jonstein is a varied and challenging hike with great views at the top.

Botsvatnlia and Mt Jonstein - a varied and challenging hike



Starting point

Drive from Jondal towards Krossdalen. Keep left after 10 km. Continue 4 km to the starting point at lake Botsvatnet.



About the trail

Follow Lake Botsvatnet on the eastern side across the marshes along the path, and cross the creek on the bridge. When approaching the summer pasture farm, follow the signs “Buførevegen” up the hill. The stone steps are made by Sherpas from Nepal. Follow Buførevegen along the cairns (stone markers) about halfway to Mt Jonstein. A signpost shows the direction to Mt Jonstein, but the path is unmarked. Great views in all directions from the summit at 1,344 meters above sea level. The return path down to Lake Botsvatn is marked with red T-marks and is rather steep. Be careful when walking.



Parking: At lake Botsvatnet

Parking fee: free, toll road NOK 100 (payment by credit card)

Length: 8 km

Total ascent: 700 meters

Total walking time: 4 hours

Season (average year): July - October


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Fonte: Destination Hardanger Fjord AS