Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
HIKING THE HARDANGERVIDDA
Trekking through the western Hardangervidda is possible only in July and August - for
the rest of the time, snow and the possibility of sudden changes in weather conditions
make setting out hazardous; new snow is a possibility at any time of year. Before explor-
ing the park, visit the outstanding
Hardangervidda Natursenter
,
which sells maps. This
centre can offer advice on hiking routes, and has a wonderful exhibition on the park.
Hikers and skiers will find the Turkart series (Nkr149 to Nkr279), at a scale of 1:100,000,
to be the maps of choice. You should also pick up
Hardangervidda Hytteringen
(
www.hardangerviddanett.no
)
, which gives a run-down on mountain huts. The Bergen
Turlag
DNT office
is another good source of information.
There are numerous trailheads, among them the waterfalls at Vøringfoss, Finse or
Geilo. Some of our favourite routes:
Finse to Vøringfoss
(two days) The steepest hiking country in Hardangervidda, skirting
the Hardangerjøkulen glacier and overnighting in Rembesdalsseter; you could also make
the four- to five-hour (one-way) detour to
Kjeåsen Farm
.
Vøringfoss to Kinsarvik via Harteigen
(three days) To the picturesque mountain of
Harteigen with its panoramic views of Hardangervidda, then down the monk's stairway to
Kinsarvik.
Halne to Dyranut via Rauhelleren
(two days) Trails lead south off the Rv7. There's a
strong chance hikers will encounter reindeer herds.
