Oksen og Flåtten
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"If you live by a waterfall, you won't hear it." These words belong to the Ulvik poet Olav Hauge. Hardanger is one of those places in the world where you will always see, hear, and experience something beautiful, no matter where you turn. Therefore, enjoy every minute! Those who live here are caught up in their daily routines and may have stopped appreciating it. We are now passing through a characteristic Hardanger landscape, where lush valley slopes rise up from the mighty fjord and stretch majestically almost 2000 meters upwards. Behind Ringøy camping to the south lies the 1600 meter high "Storeflåtten", and on the opposite side lies the popular peak destination, "Oksen", or the bull. The hike to "Oksen" is one of the most beautiful activities that the West Coast has to offer, but it is demanding because many meters of altitude have to be climbed. "Oksen" can be tamed and climbed in good weather, but hikers are advised to stay away when the weather is bad. Those who reach the top are rewarded with a panoramic view over the Hardangerfjord, Granvinfjorden, Sørfjorden, and Eidfjord, and can see large parts of the Hardangervidda, Folgefonna, Vossefjella, and the Raundalsryggen peaks in the northwest.