Discover Kjerrgarden

Kjerrgarden combines a distinctive cultural landscape with a specific hiking idea: the Kjerrgarden hiking route leads to Kjerrgardstårnet and returns to the starting point along forest roads and paths. At the same time, the area is one of the largest and most contiguous agricultural areas in Askøy municipality. Numerous cultural heritage sites add to this picture. When choosing where to stay, it is therefore clear whether you are mainly looking for a local hiking and landscape focus or would also like to include other parts of Askøy.

Hiking to Kjerrgardstårnet

The Kjerrgarden hiking route starts at the parking area at the timber storage yard of Kjerrgarden Skogeigarlag. From there, the route goes to Kjerrgardstårnet; forest roads and paths then lead back to the starting point. This makes it possible to plan the outing as a route with a specific destination and a return to the start. The parking area is an important reference point for finding your way locally. As parking arrangements may change, check the situation at the timber storage yard before your hike.

Agriculture and cultural landscape

The agricultural character is an essential part of the area's identity. Kjerrgarden is one of the largest and most contiguous agricultural areas in Askøy municipality and includes numerous cultural heritage sites. This means the cultural landscape itself is also a focus, alongside the hike to the tower. The Kjerrgarden landowners' register received the Cultural Landscape Award in 2016—a dated recognition of the local cultural landscape.

The viewpoint on Kjerrgardsåsen

Near Kjerrgarden, Kjerrgardstårnet stands on Kjerrgardsåsen, 120 metres above sea level; it is the highest point in the area. From the top of Kjerrgardstårnet near Kjerrgarden, the view extends far across Askøy's landscape and gives a clear impression of the island's dense woodland. How far the view reaches depends on the weather and vegetation. Kjerrgardsåsen near Kjerrgarden has long been a hiking destination for local residents. Kjerrgardstårnet near Kjerrgarden is considered a pleasant hiking destination, especially for families with children.

The tower's construction also has specific dates: the plan to build a tower on Kjerrgardsåsen was conceived shortly before Christmas 2008, and construction began in late December 2008. Together with Kjerrgardsåsen's long-standing use as a hiking destination, these milestones give the viewpoint its own local background.

Askøy as the wider setting

The Siglingavatnet Friluftspark recreation area is located in Kjerrgardskogen in Askøy municipality. The circular ski trail there is 5.2 kilometres long in total; canoes can also be rented in the park. These options are part of the wider destination of Askøy and complement the focus on the Kjerrgarden hiking route with other outdoor activities in the municipality.

Askøy på langs offers a different setting for hiking: the route is about 37 kilometres long and passes through varied terrain, over the highest points and through the island's densest forests, from Kleppestø to scenic Herdla. While the Kjerrgarden hiking route returns to its starting point, Askøy på langs ends somewhere else. This lets you distinguish between a local loop and a longer hike across Askøy.

Choose the right area

When looking for a holiday apartment, it helps to consider what you want your stay to focus on. If you would like to centre your trip on the Kjerrgarden hiking route, the tower and the cultural landscape, focus your search on Kjerrgarden. If you would also like to consider other outdoor activities in the municipality, include Askøy as the wider planning area. This makes the distinction between the local hiking destination and the additional options in the wider destination clear.

Discover more destinations: Hetlevik, Ramnanger, Strusshamn, Ask, Kleppestø, Herdla, Hauglandshella, Davanger.

Go to the overview of the wider destination: Askøy.