Breathe in the fresh winter air, enjoy the silence, and experience nature up close. Snowshoeing is a fun and relaxing activity suitable for all ages, and a great way to stay active in the winter landscape. Bring your family and friends and discover the joy of exploring Bortelid's beautiful winter scenery on snowshoes!

Breathe in the fresh winter air, enjoy the silence, and experience nature up close. Snowshoeing is a fun and relaxing activity suitable for all ages, and a great way to stay active in the winter landscape. Bring your family and friends and discover the joy of exploring Bortelid's beautiful winter scenery on snowshoes!

Breathe in the fresh winter air, enjoy the silence, and experience nature up close. Snowshoeing is a fun and relaxing activity suitable for all ages, and a great way to stay active in the winter landscape. Bring your family and friends and discover the joy of exploring Bortelid's beautiful winter scenery on snowshoes!

Breathe in the fresh winter air, enjoy the silence, and experience nature up close. Snowshoeing is a fun and relaxing activity suitable for all ages, and a great way to stay active in the winter landscape. Bring your family and friends and discover the joy of exploring Bortelid's beautiful winter scenery on snowshoes!

Breathe in the fresh winter air, enjoy the silence, and experience nature up close. Snowshoeing is a fun and relaxing activity suitable for all ages, and a great way to stay active in the winter landscape. Bring your family and friends and discover the joy of exploring Bortelid's beautiful winter scenery on snowshoes!

Family trip

‍If you are going paddling with small children for the first time, Bortelidtjønna is a great place to start. The next step could be a trip on Rundatjønn, Langetjønn, or Murtetjønn, all of which are centrally located in Bortelid.

Beinsvatn

‍If you want to set out on a more varied and slightly longer trip, paddling on Beinsvatnet is highly recommended. Drive the gravel road towards Ånebjør until you reach the gate, and you will see Beinsvatnet right in front of you. There are excellent sandy beaches there for launching canoes. Canoes left for more than two nights must be registered and marked with the owner's name and phone number to avoid any misunderstandings.

The paddling trip can be combined with a hike to Myhola. If you launch your canoe at the eastern end of Beinsvatnet and follow the stream from there, you will find the trail to Myhola. Follow the path for about 2 km until you reach this idyllic spot, where you can see a historic mill.

If you enjoy river paddling, you can continue your trip from Beinsvatnet towards Ånebjør. If you are looking for a longer river excursion, you can extend the trip by driving up Setesdal, turning off at Langeid, launching your canoe there, and paddling down the river through the entire Logndalen valley, past Saurbu and Ånebjør, and into Beinsvatn.

Juvatn

‍If you have some previous paddling experience and enjoy a challenge, you can take a trip on Bortelid's largest lake, Juvatn. Please be aware that the water can get quite choppy as soon as the wind picks up. If you head out there, ensure that everyone has good swimming skills (and, of course, is wearing a life jacket).

At Juvatn, you can paddle south past Juvasstøl all the way to the Juvass dam, or head north for a swim in the beautiful potholes waiting for you there. If you need a break along the way, you can paddle out to the island in the middle of Juvatn and feel like Robinson Crusoe.

Canoe rentals

Canoes, kayaks, and SUP boards are available for rent in Bortelid. For more information and bookings, please contact Bea by phone or email.

Phone: +47 47 62 67 08
Email: bea.reuter@gmx.de
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Canoes can be picked up at either Juvatn or Bortelidtjønna. If you have the means to transport them yourself, you are welcome to take the canoes to paddle elsewhere.