En lett og fin tur for hele familien
If you choose to go to Askvoll and visit Nykshytta, you will not be disapointed.
Its like a kinderegg: Boat, bike and hike!
Nykshytta is located by Nyksvatnet in Holmedal, just past Askvoll. The cabin is located at 455 above sea level, and it takes about 45 minutes to walk (2 km) It is an easy and nice trip for the entire family. Maybe you will meet the troll under the bridge? Nykshytta is also perfect if you want to visit other famous mountain peaks as Dokka and Moldura.
When arriving Askvoll with expressboat from Bergen, you can choose to cycle or go by taxi to the starting point of the hike. You can rent a bike at Askvoll Fjordhotell. The hike starts from the waterworks Fossheim in Holmedal, about 8 km from the quay in Askvoll. The path is okey to walk on, occasionally steep, but allows sneakers most of the year. From the starting point, follow the sign to Nykshytta. At the top you will have a great view of Holmedal and Dalsfjorden. The cabin is open for everyone to visit- and a great place to enjoy your lunch.
If you choose to go further on to Dokka and Moldura, this roundtrip will take around 2 hours (5,7 km)
The tours described is a suggestion from Norled. You can book boat tickets with Norled here. All other transport, activities and accomodation are booked seperately. You can find useful links and suggestions at the bottom of the page
Taxi to the trails starting point kan be booked at Rugsund Taxi, tlf 41639102 and Eikeset Taxi, tlf 95956341.
Bring clothes according to the weather, good shoes, food and dring
Rent a bike at Askvoll Fjordhotell or bring your own
Our FJORDCard can be used on our express boats
The schedule suggestions applies Monday-Friday. It is also possible to travel Saturdays and Sundays, but you will have to spend the night in the area.
All year| Itinerary | Schedule | How to book/find schedule |
| Expressboat Bergen-Askvoll | Dep 08:00 Arr 10:50 | www.norled.no |
| Bike Askvoll-Vannverket i Holmedal | Approx 45 min | |
| Hike to Nykshytta | Approc 1,5 h | Nykshytta - dagsturhytta i Askvoll (ut.no) |
| Bike Vannverket i Holmedal- Askvoll | Approx 45 min | |
| Expressboat Askvoll-Bergen | Dep 17:40 Arr 20:45 | www.norled.no |
