View of Seljordvatnet – View from Valskarsnuten loop from Seljord kyrkje

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Norway

Telemark

Seljord

View of Seljordvatnet – View from Valskarsnuten loop from Seljord kyrkje

Moderate

4.7

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105

hikers

View of Seljordvatnet – View from Valskarsnuten loop from Seljord kyrkje

02:31

8.25km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.45 km

Seljordvatnet Observation Tower

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Observation tower in a beautiful landscape that can be reached via a wide bohlenwrg

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2.56 km

Sea Serpent Tower (Sjøormtårnet)

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A beautiful wooden observation tower.
On the first two floors, you can look out over Seljord or the fjord through smaller windows.
The highlight awaits you on the third floor: …

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4.82 km

View of Seljordfjord from Picnic Area

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Beautiful rest area with a view of the Seljordfjord.

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4.82 km

View of Seljordvatnet

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Nice place to rest with a fantastic view of Seljordvatnet.
It somehow has a fjord character.
Telemark is Norway in miniature.

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4.82 km

View from Valskarsnuten

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From all three viewpoints you have the most beautiful view of the Seljordfjord.

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5.26 km

View of Seljord and Seljordvatnet from Bærland

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Behind the rest area, narrow trails lead toward the hillside. From there, you can enjoy wonderful views over the Seljordfjord.

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5.27 km

Bærland picnic area with a view of Seljordvatn

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A lovely rest area just before the viewpoint.

Two seating areas, each with two benches and a table, invite you to take a break.

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5.42 km

Fjord View Picnic Area

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First stop on the way to Bear Country

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8.25 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.23 km

3.03 km

566 m

409 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.80 km

1.97 km

1.39 km

488 m

321 m

256 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Saturday 31 October

15°C

4°C

17 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

July 12, 2023,🇧🇻 Seljord und Vålskarsnuten

Hike through Seljord and up to the 320 meter high viewpoint Vålskarsnuten with a wonderful view of Seljord and Seljordvatnet.
You should walk the path in the given direction. So you have a fairly steep climb at the beginning and come back via leisurely descending paths. Hiking shoes are definitely recommended.
It also seems to be a good place for …

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July 12, 2023,🇧🇻 Seljord und Valskarsnuten

After leaving Seljord and some nice lakeside areas behind, we climbed to Valskarsnuten. The way up was quite steep in parts and a bit more demanding in some places, so it is advisable to choose the direction we took. At the top you will be rewarded with a great view and a rest area. The descent was less steep and …

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