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Mt Saksaklepp- the highest peak in Jondal at 1,491 m

Starting point: Drive from Jondal towards Krossdalen. Keep right after 10 km towards Folgefonna glacier. Continue 6 km, then turn left to the starting point at Dravladalsdammen.Parking: At Dravladalsdammen (which is a dam for hydroelectric power production).Parking fee: free, toll road NOK 100 (payment by credit card)Length: 4 km (one way) Total ascent: 650 metersTotal walking time: 5 hoursSeason (average year): July - October

About the trail:Hike along the top of the dam, and thena rather steep ascent up towards Mt Bjødnafetet. Beautiful view of Folgefonna glacier to the south from the cabin at Mt Bjødnafetet. There may be snow all year on the path between Mt Bjødnafetet and Mt Saksaklepp.

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Challenging

On the way towards Mt Bjødnafetet. The dam with the car park on the right side. ©Sveinung Selsvik

Mt Bjødnafetet (left) and Mt Saksaklepp (right) seen from FONNA Glacier Ski Resort. ©Sveinung Selsvik

At the top of Mt Saksaklepp. ©Steinar Smith

Jondal kommuneTourist information:Jondal tourist information: +47 95 11 77 92, post@visitjondal.no

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