The river path along the river Opo is a great walking trail in Odda that suits all difficulty levels. The walk is on a wide gravel path that goes from the fjord to the Sandvinvatnet lake, offering varied landscapes along the way.
If you’re looking for an easy walk in Odda, the river path is an accessible alternative. You can choose if you want to start by the fjord or by the Sandvinvatnet lake, and you can make the walk longer if you want to. In this description we describe the walk starting by the fjord, but the level of difficulty is very similar if you start by the lake.
If you start the walk by the fjord you can park in the centre of Odda next to the church (Almerket). To get to the river path you can either walk towards the caravan park (located by the fjord) or walk over the pedestrian bridge you can see from the Almerket car park.
Most of the path is along the river Opo, which flooded in 2014. The flood led to enormous damages in Odda, and the river path was built as a safety measure after the flood. Today the path is enjoyed by the local community and others who want to go for a walk in Odda. The whole path is lighted up after dark, which makes this a great walk all year!
