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Buarbreen Glacier – Folgefonna Glacier loop from Odda
05:20
15.1km
670m
Mountaineering
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 3, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
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Folgefonna nasjonalpark
Buer landskapsvernområde
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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4.88 km
Buarbreen Parking Area
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5.16 km
Hygga Café at Buarbreen Trailhead
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5.74 km
Suspension Bridge Over the River
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6.70 km
Suspension Bridge Over the Nordbakkelvi
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6.96 km
Waterfall Below Folgefonna Glacier
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7.46 km
Buarbreen Glacier
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7.50 km
Folgefonna Glacier
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12.3 km
Almelia
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15.1 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.05 km
4.31 km
2.47 km
228 m
Surfaces
6.36 km
4.83 km
2.67 km
868 m
104 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (700 m)
Lowest point (90 m)
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Weather
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Thursday 25 June
24°C
17°C
61 %
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