Guided glacier hike - into Folgefonna National Park

About

Starting point 
Drive from Jondal towards Krossdalen. Keep right after 10 km towards Folgefonna glacier. Continue 8 km to the Folgefonna glacier.

About the trail 
This is a daily guided tour at Folgefonna glacier, walking to the part called Juklavass glacier. Necessary equipment for the hike, like boots, crampons, harness, helmet, ice axe, is included. Rental clothing is available. First part of the hike is a climb from 1,200 to 1,400 meters above sea level, where the views are great. Every day the routes are adapted to the guests’ wishes. You may try to climb into the blue crevasses or just walk on the glacier. Bring your own lunch and beverage. Early in the season, parts of the glacier will be covered by snow. The tour must be booked at latest 6 pm the day before. More information at www.folgefonni-breforarlag.no

Parking: Car park at FONNA Glacier Ski Resort
Parking fee: free, toll road NOK 100 (payment by credit card)
Length: 4 - 6 km
Total ascent: 350 meters
Total walking time: 4 hours
Season (average year): June - September

DO NOT hike on the glacier without a professional guide. On a glacier there are hidden dangers like crevasses under the snow, ice avalanches etc