Saudasjøen
Storavassbu is part of the Haugesund Tourist Association's route network in the Etne Mountains, and is beautifully situated by Lake Storavatnet.
How to get to Storavassbu:
The easiest way to get to Storavassbu is from Sauda to Storavassbu via Risvollia. This stage is 3.4 kilometres long and takes around 2 hours to walk, and is rated as moderately demanding. You start the hike at a fenced car park at Skeivaflåte, and walk along a gravel road to Nordstølen. Then walk gradually up the valley in a northerly direction, passing Hanaskar. Continue on a relatively flat path into the valley until you reach the southern end of Storavatnet. From there, follow a ledge along the water's edge and move inland towards some stone ruins on the east side of Storavatnet. The trail is well marked, but always bring a map, compass, good equipment and appropriate clothing.
Practical information:
Self-service
34 beds
Open all year
Unlocked
The cabin has a rowing boat and canoes available to borrow. There are also life jackets that you can borrow here.
There is generally little mobile phone coverage in the area. There is no coverage at the cabin, but there is a notice at the cabin about the nearest place with a telephone signal.
Dogs are not allowed in the cabins, with the exception of the smallest cabin in the yard: the dog house.
For more information, check out: https://ut.no/hytte/10357/storavassbu
Bron: Destinasjon Haugesund & Haugalandet