Skarvheimen is located between the two more well-known neighbors Jotunheimen in the north and Hardangervidda in the south. The area stretches from Hemsedal in the east to the Aurlandsdalen valley in the west, from Tyin in the north to the Bergen Railway in the south. Skarvheimen got its name as recently as 1995 and offers a very varied hiking terrain, summer and winter. Here you will find everything from wide valleys and wide flyers to sharp peaks and steep slopes.
DNT Oslo and Omegn has ten cabins in the area. of which four are staffed and six are self-service. The good grid makes the area accessible to anyone who wants good outdoor experiences.
Skarvheimen is a beautiful mountain area located north of Hardangervidda and south of Jotunheimen. You can easily get to Skarvheimen by taking the train to Finse.
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.
Skarvheimen has a large network of trails and DNT cabins you can explore, both in summer and winter. In addition to the map below, you can plan your next trip on ut.no
