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Norway
Hordaland
Odda

View of Buer Glacier – View of the Buer Valley loop from Buer

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Norway
Hordaland
Odda

View of Buer Glacier – View of the Buer Valley loop from Buer

Moderate

4.7

(82)

396

hikers

View of Buer Glacier – View of the Buer Valley loop from Buer

01:18

3.06km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Buer landskapsvernområde

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265 m

Buer Glacier

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very easy to get to from the parking lot. In between some climbing passages with ropes. Easily doable with older children.

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740 m

View of Buer Glacier

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It gets chilly at the viewpoint, even in hot weather. A thin jacket is therefore worthwhile in order not to cool down after the ascent.

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3

1.04 km

River Crossing in Buer Landscape Conservation Area

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Slippery and wet but something for all who are looking for adventure. Solid shoes recommended

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4

1.13 km

Bridges Over the Buer River

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In some places you have to cross the riverbed at the edge over stones with a strong current. It is extremely difficult with large dogs (see 5th picture)

Everything else is definitely doable. But this spot was really dangerous

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5

1.37 km

View of the Buer Valley

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Beautiful view of the valley.

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6

1.54 km

View of Buer Glacier

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For a safe and fun glacier hike near Odda, check the weather, wear sturdy boots, and dress in layers. Pack water, snacks, navigation tools, and a first aid kit. Stick …

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7

1.62 km

Suspension Bridge Over the Nordbakkelvi

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A stunning suspension bridge over the rushing Nordbakkelvi River. The roaring waters are right below you.

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8

1.79 km

View of the Buarbreen Glacier and the Buardalen Valley

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About halfway up is a stone platform where you can sit comfortably, sunbathe or have a snack. And all this with a beautiful view of the glacier tongue Buarbreen and the Buardalen.

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3.06 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.82 km

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.73 km

832 m

385 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 8 May

11°C

-1°C

94 %

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