Skoræ 1041 and the day-trip cabin at Farevatn

Skoræ is one of the finest hikes in Åseral. At 1,041 metres above sea level, this is the southernmost Norwegian summit exceeding 1,000 metres and the tallest one in Åseral. The summit itself lies within the protected area called SVR (Setesdal Vesthei Ryfylkeheiane). The purpose of the protection is to preserve a continuous mountain area with its fauna and flora, summer mountain farms and other cultural treasures. The most important aspect, however, it to preserve important sections of the wild reindeer habitat. Follow the signposted trail from the lake Farevatn and up through the valley Farstøldalen until you reach the crossing at Skorstean. From here, there is a 2-kilometre hike to the summit of Skoræ. Total length of the hike is 10 kilometres (including the return). The trail is partially marked and cairned from Skorstean in the direction of the summit, and finding your way is easy. At the lake Farevatn there is a nice day-trip cabin with a large outdoor barbecue pan. The hike to this cabin is a great activity in itself for families with small children. Parking available at the Ljosland Ski Centre. Map for sale at Ljosland Fjellstove. Ljosland is an excellent starting point for a number of the red-marked DNT hikes in the Setesdal mountains, for example Lakkenstova, Josephsbu, Kvinen and Gaukhei.