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Mountain peaks in Voss

Mountain Peaks & Viewpoints

Explore the rugged highlands of Voss and the surrounding Stølsheimen range through this collection of peaks and viewpoints. The list features the 1,433-meter Kvitanose, the highest point in Stølsheimen, alongside traditional stone navigation cairns like Tunnasetvarden and Sleavarden. Highlights include the dramatic Bakkanosi plateau, which provides a 1,300-meter vertical perspective of the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, and unique natural features such as the walkable path behind Tvinnefossen waterfall.

Mountain Peaks & Viewpoints — Map

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A

Tvinnefossen

A waterfall where the trail allows visitors to walk behind the curtain of falling water.

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B

Bakkanosi

A 1,398-meter summit offering a direct vertical view of the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord and the village of Bakka.

C

Viewpoint Bakkanosi

A steep cliff edge on the Bakkanosi plateau overlooking the Rimstigen trail and the fjord below.

D

The Lower Ledge

A lower rock ledge situated on the steep hiking ascent overlooking the fjord landscape.

E

The Shower

A natural rock feature on the mountain trail where water runoff creates a shower-like effect over the path.

F

The Ledge

A prominent rock balcony offering expansive views of the surrounding valleys and fjord arms.

G

Høgevarde

Mountain summit in the northern Voss region marked by a traditional stone cairn.

H

Sleavarden

A traditional stone navigation cairn marking a high point between Myrkdalen and the Vikafjell mountain plateau.

I

Tunnasetvarden

A stone cairn located on the ridge above Tunnaset, serving as a historical navigational landmark for hikers.

J

Kvitanose

The highest peak in the Stølsheimen mountain range, standing at 1,433 meters above sea level.

K

Gråeskorvi

A mountain peak located in the rugged terrain between Voss and Myrkdalen.

L

Mannen

A summit offering views of the valleys south of Voss and the surrounding mountain plateaus.

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