If you wish to hike from cabin to cabin, there are many beautiful routes that pass through Finsehytta and continue into Skarvheimen or Hardangervidda. One notable route is the Signature MASSIV, which includes a stop at Finsehytta.
Published: December 16, 2024
Inspiration
Around Hardangerjøkulen
Join us on a journey that promises to become a classic hiking adventure. The hike around the glacier is a beautiful mix of various landscapes, featuring exciting, undulating terrain, glacier falls, plateaus, gorges, and lush valleys.
A wonderful "car-free" hike in the northern part of Hardangervidda, perfect for a long weekend from Finsehytta to Haugastøl.
The journey begins with a challenging 26 km stage along Hardangerjøkulen to Kjeldebu, rewarding you with fantastic views and varied terrain. The stage from Kjeldebu to Krekkja is significantly shorter and takes you through exciting valleys and rivers. The adventure concludes with a final hike from Krekkja to Haugastøl with Hallingskarvet as an impressive backdrop. A hike with unforgettable natural experiences and challenges for all ages!
Hiking facts:
ROUTE: Finsehytta-Kjeldebu-Krekkja-Haugastøl
NUMBER OF DAYS: 3
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Medium
ARRIVAL: Train to Finse. Return: Train from Haugastøl
Medvind - From the mountains in Finse to the Fjord in Aurlandsdalen
The mountain road to Aurlandsdalen offers natural experiences with great contrasts, from rocky landscapes to lush deep valleys, from majestic mountains to roaring waterfalls. An exciting and popular adventure that can also suit children who enjoy challenges and longer hikes.
From Aurlandsdalen Turisthytte, the most spectacular part of the hike begins. For families with children, the route via Vetlavatnet is recommended, as it is a bit less demanding. Along the way, you can visit Vetlahelvete and Sinjarheim to meet the goats and taste real goat cheese.
ARRIVAL: Train to Finse. Return: Buss from Vassbygdi
Roundtrip from Finsehytta - through Kyrkedøri
This hike starts by heading northeast from Finse through Kyrkjedøri. This unique landscape formation is like a doorway through Hallingskarvet, making for a refreshing start to the hike.
Through Skarvheimen national park - Hemsedal to Finse
This hike takes you through the entire Skarvheimen National Park, including Hallingskarvet National Park, and passes by a number of fantastic natural gems.
ARRIVAL: Bus to Breistølen on Hemsdal mountain. Return: Train from Finse
Explore the MASSIV-hike
Do you crave a real test of endurance? This 350-kilometer-long mountain trek across Norway's highest plateaus will take you through four major mountain regions: Breheimen, Jotunheimen, Skarvheimen, and Hardangervidda.
