Hardangervidda is Northern Europe's largest high mountain plateau, characterized by vast, flat plains and excellent fishing opportunities.
Child-friendly hike on Hardangervidda
Length: 67.1 km Duration: 5 days Difficulty: Moderate Start and end: Fagerheim
In the north of Hardangervidda, the terrain is gentle and the paths are easy to walk. Here it is nice to take children on a trip. The cabins are relatively close to each other so that the days are not too long. There is a lot of water and streams along the way, which breaks up the trips and makes it exciting for children to join in the mountains.
The Triangle on the Eastern Plateau
Length: 72.8 km Duration: 3 days Difficulty: Demanding Start and end: Solheimstulen
The route Solheimstulen – Mårbu – Rauhelleren – Solheimstulen covers the central and eastern parts of Hardangervidda.
Around Hardangerjøkulen
Length: 69.3 km Duration: 3 days Difficulty: Expert Start and end: Finsehytta
This round trip encircles the Hardangerjøkulen glacier. The route features varied terrain, including hilly sections, glacier tongues, plateaus, gorges, and valleys.
Three-day round trip south on Hardangervidda
Length: 53.1 km Duration: 3 days Difficulty: Demanding Start and end: Middalsbu
A three-day route located in the southernmost part of Hardangervidda. The trail leads from the lowlands near Røldal and ascends onto the mountain plateau.
Weekend trip north on Hardangervidda
Length: 52.8 km Duration: 3 days Difficulty: Demanding Start: Finse End: Haugastøl
A point-to-point route in northern Hardangervidda. The trip can be completed using public transportation, as both the start and end points are accessible by train.
Cabin to cabin by train – Finse to Haugastøl
Length: 36.9 km Duration: 2 days Difficulty: Moderate Start: Finsehytta End: Haugastøl
A two-day point-to-point hike starting at Finse station and ending at Haugastøl station, making automotive transport unnecessary.
Hardangervidda across
Length: 110.7 km Duration: 6 days Difficulty: Expert Start: Kinsarvik End: Åan
This route crosses the entire Hardangervidda plateau, demonstrating the transition from the steep landscape in the west, across the flat central plateau, to the undulating terrain in the east. The hike begins with an ascent from Kinsarvik through the Husedalen valley up to Stavali cabin.
Packing list for mountain hikes in the summer
Are you wondering what to take with you on a summer trip in the mountains? DNT's recommended packing list gives you an overview.
