Klokkarstua: Hiking Trails, Fjord Views and Culture

Klokkarstua combines hiking experiences with special cultural discoveries. The medieval Hurum Church and Huitfeldt Chapel tell the story of the area's history; Knivsfjellet, Himmelvann and the Drammensfjord shape the hiking opportunities described here. The Kulturhuset Hovtun and the lime trees along Prestegårdsalleen are also among the area's distinctive features. For your trip, you might consider whether to focus on outdoor activities, culture or a mix of both.

Hiking between Knivsfjellet and the Drammensfjord

The Knivsfjellet hike starts at Hovenga samfunnshus on Knivsfjellveien in Klokkarstua and leads to Himmelvann. From there, several circular routes are possible. As well as the path to the lake, you can include circular routes starting at Himmelvann in your hiking plans. From the trail, you can enjoy views across the Drammensfjord in both directions. The destination, possible circular routes and fjord views offer different aspects to consider when planning your day trip.

Stage 2 of the “Asker langs kysten” route offers a different type of hike: it is a challenging, 19.9-kilometre one-way hike from Klokkarstua to Holmsbu. Its length, difficulty rating and direction go together and can help you choose a hike that suits your plans. Unlike the possible circular routes from Himmelvann, this is a route between two places. If you are travelling with children, you can take these specific details into account when choosing a hiking day together.

For the coastal route, parking is available at Huringen Stadium in Klokkarstua. This information adds a helpful point of reference for travelling to the coastal route. The stage to Holmsbu and the hike to Himmelvann offer different types of routes; which one suits your stay depends on the hikes you want to take.

Church, chapel and cultural centre

The medieval Hurum Church in Klokkarstua is a 12th-century church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Huitfeldt Chapel is located at the church and houses one of the largest and oldest collections of coffins in the Nordic region. The church and chapel offer culture-minded travellers two closely connected historical highlights. If you are interested in churches and regional history, you can include these sites as part of the cultural focus of your trip.

Kulturhuset Hovtun offers another perspective on the area. It is located in the former municipal building and houses, among other things, a café and a country store. The Buena Vista film club shows films there on Friday or Saturday evenings. The cultural centre thus offers both places to meet and shops, as well as film screenings. When planning your trip, you can consider these different offerings alongside the hikes and historical sites as additional interests.

A distinctive avenue in the area

Prestegårdsalleen in Klokkarstua has 53 lime trees, planted more than 100 years ago. The number of trees and their age make the avenue a distinctive feature of the local landscape. Together with the church, chapel and cultural centre, it adds further specific discoveries to Klokkarstua beyond its hiking trails.

Choose Klokkarstua for your holiday

When choosing a holiday apartment in Klokkarstua, you can start with what you want your trip to focus on: hikes with different types of routes, historical cultural sites or a visit to Kulturhuset Hovtun. The places and experiences mentioned offer different reasons to visit, without requiring you to focus your stay on just one theme. When planning a trip together, you can discuss whether the challenging one-way hike, the trails around Himmelvann or the cultural highlights better suit your plans.

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