Tordivlane – Start of Dronningstien Trail loop from Kinsarvik kyrkje

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Norway

Hordaland

Ullensvang Herad

Tordivlane – Start of Dronningstien Trail loop from Kinsarvik kyrkje

Hard

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167

hikers

Tordivlane – Start of Dronningstien Trail loop from Kinsarvik kyrkje

04:17

9.83km

680m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.60 km for 691 m

After 3.48 km for 1.49 km

After 5.06 km for 2.18 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

311 m

H.M. Queen Sonja's Panoramic Hiking Trail, known as "Dronningstien," is a renowned 16-kilometer route in Norway's Hardanger region, connecting Kinsarvik and Lofthus. The trail ascends approximately 1,100 meters, offering hikers …

Tip by

2.83 km

View of Hardangerfjord from Dronningstien

Highlight • Viewpoint

Start in Kingsarvic Upper parking place

Tip by

2.98 km

View of the Fjord and Mountains near Granvin

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.34 km

View of Sørfjorden from Queen Sonja's Hike

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.95 km

Lake District

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9.83 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.37 km

4.03 km

1.45 km

Surfaces

5.55 km

4.29 km

Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

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Comments

June 30, 2023,Dronningstien vom Parkplatz Kinsarvik

Maybe 'the' but definitely one of the national hiking trails here in Norway. We had missed the run up, which often has an alternative to the forest road. We knew it back then 😶‍🌫️ It's beautiful at the top. Most stay at Lofthus, but we walked back to the car park. Worth it, even if it's crowded by Norwegian standards.

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August 23, 2023,Almost Half a Queen's Hike

Start the hike by reaching the parking lot (remember to pay the 200 Nok toll).
Begin the hike on the gravel road or alternative cut through the forest following the path (quite muddy).
Once out of the forest you can start enjoying the beautiful views over the fjord(s) and continue basically on a flat path across the mountain ridge taking …