Description
“Opptur Vik” is a detailed hiking guide featuring 101 suggested hikes in Vik Municipality on the south side of the Sognefjord. The book takes you to some of the most beautiful hiking destinations in Sogn, from fjord landscapes and roadless villages to high mountains and lush valleys.
The municipality of Vik offers varied and easily accessible hiking terrain with experiences for both experienced hikers and families. Among the most well-known hiking destinations are Ovriseggi, Vidasethovden, and Skomakarnipa, but the book also includes a number of lesser-known hikes that let you experience the nature and cultural landscape of the area.
Among other things, the book covers the Strendene region with its roadless villages of Sylvarnes, Arnafjorden along with Framfjorden, Indrefjorden, and Nese, Flatbygdi and Vikøyri, the valleys of Bøadalen, Ovrisdalen, and Seljadalen, Vikafjellet on both sides of Vikafjellsvegen, as well as the villages of Vangsnes, Feios, and Fresvik along the Sognefjord.
All 101 hikes are presented with detailed descriptions, difficulty ratings, distances, and estimated durations. The routes are marked on both maps and aerial photos, making it easy to plan your hike and find the correct starting point and trail in the field.
*Opptur Vik* was written by Nils Gunnar Finne, who is originally from Voss and has lived in Vik since 1986. He has been active in the Vik Hiking Club for over 20 years and, drawing on his local knowledge, has compiled the best hiking experiences in the municipality in this guidebook.
The book was published in 2022 and is an inspiring travel guide for anyone who wants to explore Vik and the beautiful natural surroundings of the Sognefjord.
