Best trails in Hallingskarvet National Park
Hallingskarvet National Park is famous for its stunning landscapes, featuring a unique combination of moorlands, steep cliffs, and panoramic views. The park primarily consists of the Hallingskarvet high plateau, which rises to approximately 1,800 meters above sea level, dominated by the iconic Hallingskarvet mountain. Here, dramatic rock formations sharply contrast with the stark alpine plateau and the surrounding lush areas.
The park is home to several notable peaks, with Folarskardnuten being the highest at 1,933 meters, followed by Storeskuta at 1,870 meters and Prestholtskarvet at 1,859 meters. Flakavatnet, located within the park, is notable for being Norway's highest lake at 1,453 meters. The park is rich in wildlife, hosting larger mammals such as mountain deer, moose, roe deer, Arctic foxes, and mountain hares, with wolverines found in the northern region.
Hallingskarvet offers exceptional nature experiences year-round, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. An extensive network of marked trails and cross-country ski tracks caters to both summer hikers and winter sports fans. The Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) maintains two cabins within the park—Finsehytta in the south and Geiterygghytta in the north—while private accommodations are available in Raggsteindalen and Haugastøl.
Top trails
- (49)•Moderate•9.4 mi•Est. 5–5.5 hrThis hike takes you from one mountain hut to another in Norway’s extensive trail network maintained by the DNT (Norwegian Trekking Association). You’ll find a plethora of marked hiking trails and mountain huts that cater to all kinds of hikers, whether you’re looking for a day trip or a multi-week adventure in stunning natural surroundings. Here are a few things to keep in mind about the mountain huts: - DNT manages three types of mountain huts, which offer varying levels of service: no...
- (38)•Hard•2.0 miPrestholtstien - Via the Sherpa stairs up to Hallingskarvet! The hike leads from the Prestholtseter hut over a steep path with many stone steps up to the Prestholtskaret gap (1,600). At the beginning the trail leads through meadows and heathland and later meanders between scree towards the Prestholtskaret gap. The path gets really steep in the last few meters. At the saddle you can see the wide plateau. You will see Hardangerjøkulen to the west and National Road 7 that winds through...
- (40)•Hard•21.4 mi•Est. 11–12 hrExperience the wild and beautiful Aurlandsdalen on a multi-day tour along the old route between Eastern and Western Norway. Journey from the monumental high mountain landscape of Finse, through lush deep valleys, and down to Aurland. You'll encounter dramatic waterfalls and romantic flower meadows, making for three days full of unique experiences, both large and small. Segment 1: High mountain stage from Finse to Geiterygghytta via Sankt Pål with fantastic views of Hardangerjøkulen in the...
- (38)•Hard•6.4 miThis hike takes you up the ridge of Hallingskarvet, from where you can enjoy a fantastic view of the Hardangervidda plateau and Hallingdalen valley. The entire trail is very well marked and starts at Café Prestholtseter. From Prestholtseter the trail, made of stones laid by Nepalese Sherpas, climbs almost 500 meters before reaching Skarvsenden at 1,705 meters above sea level. The trail then turns east and gradually descends past an old hunting trap for wild reindeer before looping back to...
- (21)•Moderate•6.8 mi•Est. 3.5–4 hrThis trail leads you to Klemsbu with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the nearby glacier. The route is part of a popular cross-country race in the winter. This hike takes you north to a peak known locally as Saint Pal. The hike is relatively easy, with a few climbs, but mostly covers undulating rock formations and meandering streams that are constantly fed by melting patches of snow and ice.
- (6)•Hard•5.2 mi•Est. 4–4.5 hrThis hike takes you to the summit of Prestholtskarvet where you can enjoy fantastic views of the Hardangervidda and Hallingdalen. The entire route is very well marked and starts at the Prestholtseter Café. The route runs largely over stone steps that were laid by Nepalese Sherpas.
- (2)•Hard•14.9 mi•Est. 7.5–8.5 hrThis tour takes you from cabin to cabin in Norway's extensive route network maintained by DNT. Here you'll find a wide variety of marked hiking trails and cabins suitable for all types of hikers, whether you're looking for a day trip or a multi-week adventure in stunning natural surroundings. About the cabins: - DNT has three cabin types with different levels of service: Unserviced cabin, self-service cabin and serviced cabin. - Anyone can use DNT's cabins, but at cabins without a host, at...
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Where is the best place to hike in Hallingskarvet National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Hallingskarvet National Park is Finsehytta to Geiterygghytta via Klemsbu, which has a 4.7 star rating from 49 reviews. This trail is 9.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,935 ft.
What is the longest trail in Hallingskarvet National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Hallingskarvet National Park is Aurlandsdalen - Finse to Aurland. This trail is estimated to be 21.4 mi long.
How many trails are in Hallingskarvet National Park?
There are 14 trails in Hallingskarvet National Park. These trails have an average 4.4-star rating from 222 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Hallingskarvet National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Hallingskarvet National Park has you covered. Aurlandsdalen - Finse to Aurland boasts the most elevation gain with 3,917 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Prestholtskarvet fra Geilo, which will get you 3,238 ft of elevation gain.
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Hallingskarvet National Park?
Yes, there are 5 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Hallingskarvet National Park, including Prestholtrunden from Prestholtseter, Prestholtskarvet fra Geilo, Prestholtskarvet, From Finsehytta to Raggsteindalen (SKA2), and Geiterygghytta - Hallingskeid.
Are there any trails with lakes in Hallingskarvet National Park?
Yes, there is one trail with a lake in Hallingskarvet National Park: Skitour Raggsteindalen - Finse.
Are there any trails with rivers in Hallingskarvet National Park?
Yes, there are 6 trails with rivers in Hallingskarvet National Park, including Aurlandsdalen - Finse to Aurland, Fra Haugastøl til Raggsteindalen (SKA1), From Finsehytta to Raggsteindalen (SKA2), Skitour Raggsteindalen - Finse, and Geiterygghytta - Hallingskeid.
Are there any trails with glaciers in Hallingskarvet National Park?
Yes, there is one trail with a glacier in Hallingskarvet National Park: Prestholtrunden from Prestholtseter.
