Brakandalsfjellet (944 metres above sea level) is a somewhat fun gem that starts just outside the border at Trollbøtn towards Kilen. This is a complicated hike in many ways. First, there is a closed toll road. Then, there's a clearway with no path or markings. If you have a bike, it's easier. There is a good climb up Lindalen to Brakandalen (approx. 10 km) and it's hard to cycle. As many people have seen (if you look across the lake when you drive down Kviteseidkleivan from Vrådal by car), it's steep up to the top. Rocky hills, reeds and grassy valleys. I walked up to Bystigtjønni (found an old overgrown track along the road) and back up. At the top it's flat and beautiful. Almost reminiscent of the "Uluru" mountain in Australia. Difficult to get up, but easy at the top. I walked to the front and got a brilliant view of Kviteseid with Spjotsodd and Bykkøy in the centre. And with the beautiful Roholtfjellet mountain sticking up in the clouds. Back home, I walked down the Rapen gorge. Yes, it's possible to walk up and down here. But I would definitely not recommend it! The hike took 5-6 hours and was a total of 27 km, with an elevation gain of over 1,000 metres. Hike of 7.5 km. Another easier hike up from the other side.
