{"id":15435,"date":"2022-12-22T13:21:10","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T13:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/?p=15435"},"modified":"2024-08-19T12:18:32","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T11:18:32","slug":"lake-blavatnet-day-hike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-blavatnet-day-hike\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Useful Things To Know About The Hike To Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet in Norway"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-blavatnet-day-hike\/#Hiking_to_Lake_Blavatnet_Here_is_everything_you_should_know_before_you_set_off\" >Hiking to Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet? Here is everything you should know before you set off<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-blavatnet-day-hike\/#1_Lake_Blavatnet_day_hike_the_stats\" >1. Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet day hike: the stats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-blavatnet-day-hike\/#2_Where_is_the_Lake_Blavatnet_hike\" >2. Where is the Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet hike?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-blavatnet-day-hike\/#3_The_map_of_the_hike\" >3. The map of the hike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-blavatnet-day-hike\/#4_How_challenging_is_the_hike_to_Lake_Blavatnet\" >4. How challenging is the hike to Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-blavatnet-day-hike\/#5_The_best_time_of_year_to_hike_to_Lake_Blavatnet\" >5. The best time of year to hike to Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-blavatnet-day-hike\/#6_How_to_get_to_the_trailhead\" >6. How to get to the trailhead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-blavatnet-day-hike\/#7_The_highlights_of_the_hike_to_Lake_Blavatnet\" >7. The highlights of the hike to Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-blavatnet-day-hike\/#8_Facilities_along_the_Lake_Blavatnet_trail\" >8. Facilities along the Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-blavatnet-day-hike\/#9_Lake_Blavatnet_trail_description\" >9. Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet trail description<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-blavatnet-day-hike\/#10_How_to_shorten_or_extend_the_hike_to_Lake_Blavatnet\" >10. How to shorten or extend the hike to Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-blavatnet-day-hike\/#What_to_bring_and_wear_on_the_hike\" >What to bring and wear on the hike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-blavatnet-day-hike\/#Where_to_stay_nearby\" >Where to stay nearby&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-blavatnet-day-hike\/#Other_places_and_hikes_to_experience_nearby\" >Other places and hikes to experience nearby<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-blavatnet-day-hike\/#Support_my_website\" >Support my website!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\">A deep blue hue, sheer mountain cliffs, and hardly anyone in sight\u2014if anyone asked me to describe the hike to Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet in Norway in one sentence, this would be it.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiking_to_Lake_Blavatnet_Here_is_everything_you_should_know_before_you_set_off\"><\/span>Hiking to Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet? Here is everything you should know before you set off<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It was early July, and it was my third day in Norway. After spending a few weeks in the Austrian Alps and driving nonstop for a few days, I became very keen to return to the trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I parked my camper for the night at a parking lot next to a trailhead for two hikes: Hornindalsrokken and Bl\u00e5vatnet. I had never heard of either before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a quick Google search, I settled for hiking both on the same day. According to the map, to reach the summit of Hornindalsrokken, I would have to first hike to Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet anyway. Little did I know I was biting more than I could chew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Lake_Blavatnet_day_hike_the_stats\"><\/span>1. Lake <strong>Bl\u00e5vatnet<\/strong> day<strong> hike: the stats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15499\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The view over Hornin Valley from the end of the hike. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance roundtrip<\/strong>: 9 km \/ 5.6 mi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time required<\/strong>:  3 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Ascent<\/strong>: 370 m \/ 1214 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type of hike<\/strong>: out and back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When to go<\/strong>: June &#8211; October<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parking<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/F7rRj2CiLarsyTPy9\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/F7rRj2CiLarsyTPy9\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Picnic area Giftesteinen<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Where_is_the_Lake_Blavatnet_hike\"><\/span>2. <strong>Where is the Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet<\/strong> <strong>hike?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15500\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bl\u00e5vatnet is a lake in the Sunmore Alps in the M\u00f8re Og Romsdal county of Norway. When I googled the meaning of its name, I had to laugh. Vatnet, in Norwegian, means &#8216;body of water&#8217; or, in other words, simply a lake. Lake Bla(h) it is then, I thought!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jokes aside, Norwegians give locations simple names according to their characteristics. For example, lakes or fjords often bear names such as long, wide, narrow, or, as in this case &#8211; the Blue Lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_map_of_the_hike\"><\/span>3. <strong>The map<\/strong> of the hike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=16jXVkOvbRszIesXVbIVwNTn2s0lpjt8&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Above, you can see the trail I followed from the parking lot. I measured the distance, elevation gain, and route with my Garmin Fenix watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I mentioned, my original plan was to summit Hornindalsrokken that day. I even started on the path toward the summit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as soon as I reached the foot of the mountain and looked at the incline of the path, I knew right away that with my dog at my side, this ascent, not to mention the later descent, would be pure madness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I decided to turn around, rejoin the earlier path, and continue along the lake&#8217;s shoreline. Going off the path, I even summited a hill at the end of the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_challenging_is_the_hike_to_Lake_Blavatnet\"><\/span>4. <strong>How challenging is the hike to Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-14-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Guide to Hiking to Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet in Norway\" class=\"wp-image-15502\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-14-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-14-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-14.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The views from the little summit at the end of the lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The official hike to the lake is relatively easy. The path is wide, and the incline gentle. If you extend it like me and follow the shoreline to the other end of the lake, the trail gets a bit harder, but nothing too crazy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend summiting the little summit at the end of the lake to get fantastic views from above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-day-hikes-in-norway\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14200\">30 Best Day Hikes and Via Ferratas in the Fjord Region of Norway<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_best_time_of_year_to_hike_to_Lake_Blavatnet\"><\/span>5. The best time of year to hike to Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15498\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hornindal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The path to the lake is accessible from early June until October, making it a good choice for early in the season. Since it is quite a sun-exposed hike, the spring snow melts faster here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_to_get_to_the_trailhead\"><\/span>6. <strong>How to get to the trailhead<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15497\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The signs pointing to the lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet trailhead is directly at the parking lot for the picnic area <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/tQ1KPwX6Y3WbhXVEA\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/tQ1KPwX6Y3WbhXVEA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Giftesteinen<\/a> along road no. 60, which goes to Hellesylt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Giftesteinen is a local tourist attraction. It means the poisoned rock. It&#8217;s a massive rock with a hole in the middle, which you can crawl through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The local old custom mentions that the rock was used to verify if a future young bride was not pregnant by having her crawl through it. Ahh, the good old days before ultrasounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rock is at the end of an old stone bridge. Standing on the bridge gives you a great view of the pyramid-shaped Hornindalsrokken. It makes quite an impression!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_highlights_of_the_hike_to_Lake_Blavatnet\"><\/span>7. <strong>The highlights of the <\/strong><strong>hike<\/strong> to Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15496\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hornindals\u00e6tra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I loved the views of the little farm Hornindals\u00e6tra around the first 30 minutes into the hike. The rooftops of the little cabins were covered in moss with views of the mountains behind them. It can&#8217;t get more Norwegian than that! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The clear angle of the Hornindalsrokken along the path was also impressive as you get nearer and nearer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, I enjoyed the quietness of this hike. I have only met a handful of locals. Once I started venturing past the lake, I didn&#8217;t meet anyone for two hours, even though it was a perfect weather day for hiking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Facilities_along_the_Lake_Blavatnet_trail\"><\/span>8. <strong>Facilities along the<\/strong> Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet <strong>trail<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15503\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are flushable toilets in the parking lot where you can start the hike. Once you make it to the lake, you can sign your name and date into the book log. These logs are placed on every hike in Norway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no bins or toilets on the hike, so remember to bring all trash, including toilet paper and tissues!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Lake_Blavatnet_trail_description\"><\/span>9. Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet <strong>trail description<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"15504\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15504\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-12.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"15505\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15505\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-11-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-11.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"15506\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15506\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Blavatnet-9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you leave the parking lot, you will follow a gravel road for the first 1.5 km (ca. 1 mile). After you reach Hornindals\u00e6tra, the path narrows and, for the next 3 kilometres, follows a narrower mountain path located along a slope of a mountain. To your right, you will have views down to the Hornindal Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After ca. 4.5 kilometres (2.8 miles) of walking, you will reach the end of the official end of the hike, where you can sign your name into a book log.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you can either call it a day and spend some time at the like before heading back down, or, like me, you can keep going and explore the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_How_to_shorten_or_extend_the_hike_to_Lake_Blavatnet\"><\/span>10. How to shorten or extend the hike to Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Park your car near Hornindals\u00e6tra.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can skip walking the first 1.2 kilometres (0.75 miles), drive up the gravel road, and then leave your car at the <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/F7gwb2iyaY2WysYu7\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/F7gwb2iyaY2WysYu7\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">parking lot near Hornindals\u00e6tra<\/a>. This will shave off 2.4 kilometres (1.5 miles) and around 40 meters (130 feet) of elevation gain from the hike. I don&#8217;t recommend driving on this road with a camper van, but small cars are fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hornindalsrokken summit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This steep trail should only be attempted by an expert hiker. Because I had my dog with me, I decided to change my plans and not summit Hornindalsrokken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The total elevation gain for this hike is 1200 meters (3937 feet), and the distance is around 12.5 kilometres (7.8 miles) from the picnic area Giftenstein. For more information, check this <a href=\"https:\/\/ut.no\/turforslag\/115755#12.45\/62.05101\/6.66411\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ut.no\/turforslag\/115755#12.45\/62.05101\/6.66411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">local website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hike past the lake <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the hike to Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet was relatively easy, I decided to venture off the official path and extend it. I followed the shoreline, then went up a little summit at the end of the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This added about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) and an extra 350 meters (1150 ft) of elevation gain to my day. Sometimes, there was no path, so I followed my own. If you want to see the trail I walked, refer to the map at the start of the post and the photo descriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_bring_and_wear_on_the_hike\"><\/span><strong>What to bring and wear on the hike<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/710T6PmcwQL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:217px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Black Diamond Trekking Poles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I never leave on a trail without a pair of my trusted Black Diamond Carbon Z Poles. 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They were perfect for muddy Norwegian trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OkpGH7\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OkpGH7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong> (Worldwide) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51y975lX+wL._AC_SL1080_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:178px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HydraPak Hydration Bladder<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no better way to stay hydrated on the trails than to have constant and direct access to your water without taking your backpack off. Thanks to its slim design, the hose coming out of the side of the bladder, and a magnet clip that makes the hose attachment easy, I find the HydraPak the best water bladder on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42KM3La\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bCHKpx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong> (Worldwide)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71lTXFMwn-L._AC_UX679_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:195px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Merino Wool Socks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I always carry two pairs of socks in my day pack and always have them on me during multiday backpacking trails. Merino wool fibres and their unique properties are resistant to odours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rBdetK\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rBdetK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong> (Worldwide) \/ <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/jrmRVM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Backcountry<\/a><\/strong> (US) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bfgcdn.com\/600_600_90\/102-2745-0311\/patagonia-womens-granite-crest-jacket-waterproof-jacket.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:279px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardshell Rain Jacket<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You would be mad not to bring a rain jacket on a hiking holiday trip to Norway. Patagonia&#8217;s sustainability efforts make it my go-to outdoor clothing brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/k0W4k0\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/k0W4k0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Backcountry<\/a><\/strong> (US) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/91kfKZtkJnL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:161px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Osprey Hikelite 18 Liter Backpack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Osprey backpacks have accompanied me since the humble beginnings of this website. I think they offer the perfect fit without sacrificing their usability.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DiE0cP\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DiE0cP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong> (Worldwide) \/ <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/zN4z00\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/zN4z00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Backcountry<\/a><\/strong> (US)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_nearby\"><\/span><strong>Where to stay nearby&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are not many accommodation choices directly near the trailhead. If you are travelling in a campervan like me, consider staying at the Hornd\u00f8la campsite on the opposite side of the road. Small cabins are also available for rent there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nearest towns are Hellesylt, Stranda, or \u00d8ye for hotel options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_places_and_hikes_to_experience_nearby\"><\/span><strong>Other places and hikes to experience nearby<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Urkeegga-day-hike-25.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15071\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Urkeegga-day-hike-25.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Urkeegga-day-hike-25-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Urkeegga-day-hike-25-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hellesylt &#8211; Urke scenic road<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It is my favourite scenic road in Norway I have driven on. It&#8217;s an exhilarating ride through a narrow valley (Norangdal) with dramatic cliffs on either side of the road. In some places, there are signs forbidding people from stopping due to the danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hike to Saksa<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/saksa-day-hike\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14179\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saks<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/saksa-day-hike\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14179\">a<\/a> is a beloved hike of many tourists visiting the Sunmore Alps. It is a great day&#8217;s adventure with fantastic views over Hj\u00f8rundfjord and the surrounding peaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Urkeegga Circuit hike<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Saksa&#8217;s little sister and another great and slightly easier hike. Another plus is that it goes in a circuit, so you always are treated to different views. 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Hiking to Lake Bl\u00e5vatnet? 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