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although the route there (two hours return) is not for the faint-hearted. The path beneath
the cliff wall is extremely narrow in parts and there is nothing between you and the valley
floor far below; don't even think of walking here after rain. As long as you don't suffer
from vertigo, it's one of Norway's most beautiful walks. Ask directions from the reception
of the Stalheim Hotel.
Brekkedalen
HIKE
This three-hour return hike leads up into the valley above Stalheim. Locals in the know
claimthisistheregion'sprettiestwalk,andtheviewsare,asyou'dexpect,magnificent.It's
a relatively easy way to leave behind the crowds at the hotel and have this stunning high
country all to yourself. The tourist office in Voss has route descriptions, or ask at Stalheim
Hotel for directions.
Sleeping
Stalheim Hotel
HISTORIC HOTEL €€€
( 56 52 01 22;
www.stalheim.com
;
s/d from Nkr980/1430, with Fjord Pass Nkr930/
1360, half-board Nkr1380/2180; mid-May-early Oct; )
Arguably Norway's
most spectacularly sited hotel, this stunning place has large rooms, around half of which
have glorious views. Not surprisingly, the hotel (room 324 in particular) once featured in
Conde Nast's
'bestroomswithaview'.Unfortunately,roomswithoutaviewcostthesame.
The buffets at lunch (Nkr250) and dinner (Nkr450) are excellent, but lighter meals are
available and meals work out cheaper if you pay half-board rates. Despite the daily on-
slaught of tour groups, the friendly staff somehow maintain their equanimity.
Stalheim Fjord og Fjellhytter
MOUNTAIN HUTS €
( 56 51 28 47;
www.stalheim.no
; 4- to 6-person cabins per night/week from Nkr600/
2400)
In the village just beyond the hotel.
Stalheimsøy Gard
FARMHOUSE €€
( 56 52 00 22;
www.stalheimsoy.no
; 6-bed farmhouse per night/week Nkr1200/
7500)
Down in the valley far below.
