Lysten på å besøke den høyeste «Fjellkyrkja» i landet? Tverrådalskyrkja er en majestetisk 2000-meterstopp i Breheimen nasjonalpark, og blir kalt "dronninga av Breheimen". Toppen er den høyeste i Breheimen og er tilgjengelig som dagstur fra Sota Sæter.
Published: May 23, 2024
Inspiration
Overnatting på Sota Sæter
Sota Sæter et naturlig valg å overnatte på. Her går det bilvei helt til hytta, gratis parkering for overnattingsgjester og hvor du også kan få med deg ein lokalkjent guide på turen.
Tverrådalskyrkja er en fantastisk tur, men det gjelder å være godt forberedt. Her har vi samlet en del tips for å få en så bra tur som mulig opp til toppen.
When is the best time to go?
The trip is nice to go on foot after the snow has melted in June, until the days start to get short at the end of September. In winter, March, April and May will be preferable.
How long is the trip?
Approx. 20 km round trip (9.4 km. up to the top)
How long does the tour take?
7 - 9 hours round trip to Sota Sæter.
How much incline is there?
About 1300 meters of altitude from Sota Sæter
Who is the trip suitable for?
Fit people who are used to mountains and used to scrambling in scree
Can you go to Tverrådalskyrkja with children?
Yes, children who are used to the mountains who are motivated for a long and exciting trip, where you partly go off the path and split in scree, should be fine with this trip.
Can you walk Tverrådalskyrkja with a dog?
Dogs that are used to rocks and clocks should be able to handle this trip just fine
Is there a trail the whole trip?
No. Follow the marked route to Fortundalsbreen which is located at about 1500 meters. From there it is your last meters to the top (See tour description
Is there mobile coverage throughout the trip?
You mostly have mobile coverage with Telenor on this trip
Can you fill water along the way?
Yes. The last place to fill water is at Styggdalsvatnet. Be careful not to fill glacial water from the stream that flows from Fortundalsbreen!
Should I go to Tverrådalskyrkja if I have a fear of heights?
You can do that. It is only the summit at the cairn that can be perceived as a little airy, the rest of the trip goes in nice, varied terrain.
Is there a toilet on the trip?
There are no toilets along the hike, so if you have to do your business along the way, walk a good distance away from the trail and keep a good distance from streams and water. Take the trash back to a trash can.
Is it possible to walk Tverrådalskyrkja in the winter?
Many people will prefer to do this tour with a guide. Sota Sæter arranges joint trips to Tverrådalskyrkja in season. See all tours. Apart from this, a guided tour can be booked either by contacting Sota Sæter or by contacting e.g. https://www.jotunheimenarr.no/
Is it possible to walk further along the ridge from Tverrådalskyrkja?
It is possible, but most people will probably want to be secured with ropes and go with an experienced guide. guides this tour on request. Read more here: https://www.jotunheimenarr.no/?p=496 (External link)
