Setesdal
The fresh and clear air, the crystal clear water and the beautiful colours - autumn is here!
Setesdal offers a number of good autumn experiences on foot, on bike and during various organized activities. In Evje you can go rafting in the wild rapids, in Åseral you can go horseback riding, in Valle you can reach new heights in the via ferrata, and in Hovden you can go downhill biking on the alpine skiing slopes.
In early autumn, there are good opportunities for fishing and for berry and mushroom picking throughout Setesdal. Hotels and restaurants dish up plenty of delicious food from nature's pantry.
On two wheels
TrollAktiv Bike Park in Evje
The TrollAktiv Bike Park offers exiting activities for every age group. The…
Downhill biking at Hovden
Take the lift to the top at Hovden Alpine Center and try two very different downhill…
Biking in Åseral
Skardehei is an activity area in the centre of Bortelid, with great tracks suitable…
Jump into the water
Rafting at TrollAktiv in Evje
Family river rafting at TrollAktiv in Evje is a super fun experience for the entire…
Hovden Waterpark
Hovden Waterpark is an eldorado for children as well as adults, with activities…
River pool jumping
Join us for an exciting and enjoyable activity. Throughout the summer and autumn, you…
Selected hiking trails
Børtemannsbekken - round trip 10 km
This is a round trip following both sides of the river for approximately 3 kilometres. It takes you…
Hovdenuten - round trip 4 km
This is a great family hike, manageable for children aged five and upwards. Starting point…
Daytrip to Gloppefoss waterfall in Valle
Make sure not to miss this gorgeous scenery. Gloppefoss is one of the highest waterfalls in the…
Homfjellet - round trip 8,5 km
The foot of the 950-metre Homfjellet mountain is approx. 10 minutes drive from central Valle…
The Summit "Årdalsknapen" - return trip 8 km
The first part of the trail follows a fairly well-groomed road. It is rather steep, but rewards you…
Drøymarnuten - return trip 7 km
The first part of the trail follows an old timber track, which later gives way to a path. The area…
Himmelsyna - return trip 11 km
Excellent views from the summit in good weather. To the south you can see as far as the ocean, and…
Fennefossfjellet - return trip -5,2 km
The summit Fennefossfjellet is a well known, local landmark, easily visible from all directions with…
"Lordehytta" - 22 km return trip
Far into the mountains you find the cabin Lordehytta, built by Lord Salvesen at the beginning of the…
"Lakkenstova" - 14 km return trip
Lakkenstova is one of the self catered cabins run by DNT Sør. People often use Lakkenstova as…
Three day cabin-to-cabin hike near Hovden
This hike takes you through the northernmost parts of the Setesdal Austhei (the Eastern Hills)…