Tailwind - The mountain road to the Aurlandsdalen valley
Would you like to walk one of DNT's concept routes? Then Medvind is the turn to go. The route is easily accessible and feasible for most people. The mountain road to the Aurlandsdalen valley offers nature experiences with great contrasts, from barren rocky landscapes to lush deep valleys, from mighty mountains to roaring rapids.
Published: March 04, 2025
Inspiration
Aurlandsdalen
The Aurlandsdalen valley can take your breath away, with the extreme wildness of the river digging its way through the landscape, and the fantastic view out towards the fjord far below. Here, Eastern Norway and Vestland meet in a beautiful mountain area.
Tailwind is the trip for both the beginner, and the experienced ring fox.
What is Medvind - the mountain road to Aurlandsdalen
The trip is among the most beautiful we have in Norway and DNT wants with the tour concept to show the entire Fjellveien down to the Aurlandsdalen valley. This route is the most accessible and least demanding of the concept routes, but is still demanding enough - but in return it has a clear climb through the three stages of nature experiences🌄
This trip gives you good support to complete a longer mountain hike or concept routes - you simply have a tailwind.
Practical information
When you are going to go Tailwind, there are several things you should think about:
Night
On the trip, you will spend the night in serviced DNT cabins, where the hosts welcome you with a three-course lunch and good drinks. The trip starts at Finsehytta, before you go over the high mountains to Geiterygghytta and further down to Aurlandsdalen Turisthytte.
When you are going to go downwind, it is a good idea to be smart when you pack your backpack and do not take too much equipment and clothes with you. We have put together a separate packing list for those who are going with the wind
Packing list for the summer trip
Are you wondering what to take with you on a trip in the summer mountains? DNT's packing lists contain information and tips on what you should think about before the trip.
When packing for the trip in the summer mountains, you must first and foremost think about where and when you will go. Remember that even in the middle of summer, sleet and snow can occur in the high mountains. Always bring enough hot change.
On ut.no you will find all the information you need to plan your trip on Medvind - the mountain road to Aurlandsdalen. Map, number of altitude meters, length of the stages and much more.
