This hiking tour takes you from the magnificent high mountains at Sognefjellet, through the fertile valley of Utladalen with its cascading waterfalls to Hjelle and onwards all the way to the Sognefjord. A unique and breathtaking experience!
Publisert: 05. mars 2024
Inspirasjon
Quick Facts
Area: Jotunheimen nationalpark, Utladalen Protected Area
The tour starts at the high mountains at Sognefjellshytta to Skogadalsbøen lodge set in the green landscape with mountain views, before continuing to Vettismorki, an open summer pasture area with beautiful views of Stølsmaradalen valley, and Vettisfossen waterfall in all its glory and to Hjelle.
Tour description Sognefjellet-Utladalen
Day 1: Sognefjellshytta to Skogadalsbøen (13,4 km)
The trail begins at the southern end of the car park at Sognefjellshytta. After approximately 1.5 km, you pass the trail junction to Fannaråkhytta. Continue past Rundhaugstjønne on the eastern side and down to the junction towards Krossbu. Head south into Vetle Utladalen.
You’ll cross Steindøla and Kongsdøla via year-round bridges before reaching Storebrui in Utladalen. Here, you’ll find trail junctions to Fannaråkhytta and Turtagrø on the west side of the river Utla, and to Leirvassbu and Olavsbu on the east side.
Cross the year-round bridge and continue south through lush terrain down Utladalen to Skogadalsbøen. The path is well-marked and relatively easy to walk. Boardwalks have been laid across the wet marsh areas in Vetle Utladalen.
Day 2: Skogadalsbøen - Vettismorki - Hjelle (17 km)
Head south and cross the Skogadøla river via a year-round bridge to the trail junction for Olavsbu, Gjendebu and Fondsbu on the opposite side. Continue to another junction for Fondsbu, Tyinholmen and Koldedalen.
Keep heading south and cross Uradøla via a year-round bridge, passing the unmarked trail down to Vormeli, then climb steeply towards Friken. From here, you’ll enjoy a beautiful view of the Hurrungane mountains.
The trail then descends steeply into Fleskedalen and crosses Fleskedøla via another year-round bridge. Continue through the forest to Vettismorki – this section of the trail runs through steep terrain.
From Vettismorki, there are two options at the start: either westward via the Vettisfossen waterfall viewpoint, or southward along the Morkaelvi river. The latter is the shorter alternative.
Continue southwest, and the trail eventually descends steeply in many switchbacks down to Vetti Gard. A worthwhile detour to the base of Vettisfossen is available just before reaching the farm – approximately 1 hour round trip.
From Vetti Gard, a gravel road leads to Hjelle, and the route ends at Svalheim Gard in Øvre Årdal.
Ut.no is in Norwegian only, but is still useful for English language users. See the route in map, elevation profile, and find more tour facts in the tour description.
