Krakhella: Coastal Route, Mountains and Hiking Trails

Krakhella between the Coastal Route and Mountain Scenery

Krakhella lies on the inner coastal route through the Krakhellesundet. Car ferry services run from here to Rysjedalsvika in Hyllestad and Rutledal in Gulen. Riksveg 606 leads west from Krakhella via Sula, Steinsundøy and Rånøy to Ytre Steinsund. This gives you both the ferry connections and a specific road route to help you find your way. There is also a public toilet at the ferry terminal in Krakhella.

The coastal area of Stranda ved Krakhella includes a harbour with older buildings; a shipwreck is also part of the area. If you are interested in maritime places and their visible features, you can take in the harbour, the older buildings and the wreck here. This gives the coastal area a different character from the mountain areas inland.

Stranda ved Krakhella is used for kayaking and diving. The rocky areas are suitable for swimming. There are several different activities to enjoy along the shore: as you plan your trip, you can consider whether kayaking, diving or swimming are among the experiences that matter to you.

Hiking Trails and High Mountains

The Krakhellenipa and Ulvegreina area consists of high mountains. At 569 metres, Krakhellenipa is the highest mountain in Solund. If mountain scenery and summit destinations are a particular priority when choosing a holiday location, this area offers a clear focus.

Hiking trails in this area lead to Krakhellenipa, between Krakhella and Engdal, to Salnae and to Dumbetinden. So, in addition to Solund’s highest mountain, there are other named destinations and a route connecting two places to choose from. You can use these as a guide when planning your trip, depending on which destination interests you most. A road with a barrier leads to Ulvegreina; this feature is also useful to know about when finding your way around the area.

The Krakhellenipa and Ulvegreina area is also used for cycling. People climb on the large rock faces there. Hiking, cycling and climbing each offer a different way to spend time outdoors. If you are travelling with a range of interests, you can see these activities as different reasons to explore the mountain area, rather than planning just one activity for your entire stay.

Which trip idea suits Krakhella?

When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home in Krakhella, it helps to first decide what kind of trip you have in mind: are you mainly interested in the coastal area and its water-based activities, in hiking trails and summit destinations, or in cycling and climbing too? The location details give you specific points to consider without bundling different experiences into a general holiday promise. Families planning together can use them to discuss which of these interests matter most for their stay.

More places: Hersvikbygda, Hardbakke, Kolgrov.

For the wider travel overview: Solund.