Haddal: Hiking between Blåtind and Kongsvollen

Hiking destinations and a small sandy beach shape the character of Haddal and its surroundings. The Blåtind–Kongsvollen route leads from here to two peaks and offers views along the way of the Sunnmørsalpane, the sea, and the islands. If you are looking for a holiday apartment as a base for enjoying nature, Haddal is worth considering in light of these specific travel interests.

Hiking between Blåtind and Kongsvollen

The Blåtind–Kongsvollen route starts just above the built-up area of Haddal. A clearly marked trail runs throughout; at Hundelaupsvatnet, signposts indicate the choice between Blåtind and Kongsvollen. From Haddal, the route leads to Blåtind (697 m), the highest mountain in the municipality of Ulstein, and Kongsvollen (683 m), the highest mountain in the municipality of Hareid. Along the way, the views extend in many directions, encompassing the Sunnmørsalpane as well as the sea and the islands.

At Hundelaupsvatnet, signs indicate the choice between the two peaks, giving you a clear point of reference along the trail when deciding between the destinations. If you would like to extend the hike, you can continue from the route to Løsetvatnet for a longer hike.

More hiking destinations and a small beach

The hiking trail to Garnestua starts in a residential area in Haddal. By comparison, the Blåtind–Kongsvollen route starts just above the built-up area. This gives you two specific destinations to choose from when planning a hike, each with a differently described starting point.

Haddal also has a small sandy beach. So your choice of location need not depend solely on the summit route: when planning your stay, you can weigh whether the hiking trails, or a combination of hiking and the beach, should be the focus. If these local attractions interest you, narrow your search for a holiday apartment to Haddal.

Plan your starting point and journey

There is space for a few cars at the starting point of the Blåtind–Kongsvollen route. Check the parking situation on site before planning your drive around it. Haddal is listed as a bus stop on routes between Ulstein/Herøy and Volda/Ørsta. Check the current timetable before travelling.

Ulstein as a regional setting

The wider destination of Ulstein offers a broader landscape: a coastal plain with lowland terraces and long, flat beaches sits alongside steep mountain slopes rising to plateaus 300 to 500 metres high. Kayaking is also possible in Ulstein: among green fjords with the Sunnmørsalpane as a backdrop, in the archipelago off the centre of Ulsteinvik, and on the open sea near Flø. Ulstein also offers opportunities for fishing in the sea and in freshwater. These regional activities complement the hiking destinations and small beach in Haddal and can be taken into account when choosing the focus of your vacation.

Discover more destinations: Ulsteinvik.

Go to the wider travel overview: Ulstein.