Lunde – Vrådal

Today’s stage follows the beautiful Telemark Canal through peaceful forests and along quiet country roads, before a challenging climb takes you into the mountain landscape around Vrådal.

Before leaving Lunde, make sure to bring enough food and drinks, as places to eat along the route are limited and may not always be open.

After about 5 km, you reach Hogga Locks, where a beautiful short stretch of gravel road follows the canal, protected by old stone walls. The rest of the day is mainly on asphalt, along gently rolling roads with little traffic. The route alternates between the canal and forest landscapes, with impressive steep mountainsides rising nearby. After approximately 22 km, Kilen Camping is a pleasant place to stop for a break, particularly during the summer season.

Further on, you pass Kviteseid Bygdetun, one of Norway’s oldest open-air museums, with traditional wooden farm buildings and exhibitions. If the café is open, it is a lovely place to stop before tackling the most demanding part of the day: Kviteseidkleivene. This winding road climbs steeply through a series of hairpin bends, rewarding your efforts with beautiful views. On the other side of the climb, you descend towards Vrådal, surrounded by lakes and mountains. Here, you will find a grocery store and accommodation, including the historic Straand Hotel, beautifully situated overlooking Lake Nisser.