Ørnetua – from Kilebrekka, route 69

This family hike does not involve long ascents, and the destination point is only 157 altitude metres higher than the start. The starting point is signposted, and the trail is well marked with blue sticks and blue paint on stones or similar objects. Already after 200 metres, you will get a beautiful view over the Syltedalen Valley and Sylte and further north toward Fiskå. You will be able to enjoy the great view almost the entire time as the trail runs along the mountain ridges between the small tops. This is one of the three routes to Ørnetua. One of the other two routes has the starting point in Syltedalen, and the third route starts in Gusdalen, Åheim close to Sibelco’s Nordic olivine quarry.

The trail starts in Kilebrekka, which is the highest point of the road that connects the two valleys, Syltedalen and Sørdalen. You can drive to Kilebrekka from both Syltedalen and Sørdalen. The starting point is signposted, and the trail is well marked with blue sticks and blue paint on stones or similar objects.

You can drive to Kilebrekka either from Syvde or Sylte. From Syvde, turn off at the junction that is signposted to Sørdal and follow the asphalt road past Lake Sørdalsvatnet until you reach the end of the valley. You will see a gravel road that leads up to Øverberg and Kilebrekka. Follow this road until you reach its highest point. There is a sign for Ørnetua there. From Sylte, turn off towards the Syltedalen Valley and drive along the valley almost until it ends. Turn off onto the mountain road that begins to the left of the road about halfway through the lake in Syltedalen. Follow this road until you reach its highest point. There is a sign for Ørnetua there. It is usually okay to park at the start of the trail in Kilebrekka.