Experience Hardangervidda, the largest high mountain plateau in Northern Europe. This vast mountain plauteau offers beautiful nature with rich flora and fauna, and lots of fishing opportunities. The national park has a wide network of trails connected by the Norwegian Trekking Association’s (DNT) many staffed lodges and self-service cabins.
Rjukan is one of the best starting points for hikes on the Hardangervidda. You can take the boat Fjellvåken II over the lake Møsvatn to Mogen Turisthytte (tourist lodge), take the cable car Krossobanen from the town centre, drive to Kalhovd Turisthytte (tourist lodge) or take the boat MB Mårfjord to Mårbu Turisthytte.
Hiking suggestions:
Gvepseborg - Helberghytta - Kalhovd Turisthytte
Distance: (Gvepseborg – Helberghytta): 8 km
Time: 2 hours
Distance: (Helberghytta- Kalhovd Turisthytte): 24 km
Time: 6 hours
Helberghytta: DNT key
Kalhovd Turisthytte: Staffed lodge
Map: Hardangervidda Sør – Øst 1: 60 000
Kalhovd – Stordalsbu - Mogen
Distance: (Kalhovd – Stordalsbu): 23 km
Time: 5 hours
Distance: (Stordalsbu – Mogen): 16 km
Time: 4 hours
Kalhovd and Mogen: Staffed lodges
Stordalsbu: DNT key
Map: Hardangervidda Sør – Øst 1: 60 000
Kalhovd 10032
The boat Fjellvåken II from Mogen to Skinnarbu
Kalhovd Turisthytte – Mårbu Turisthytte
Distance: 22 km
Time: 6 hours
Staffed lodges
Map: Hardangervidda Sør – Øst 1: 60 000
Kalhovd 10032
Mårbu – Lågaros – Mogen
Distance (Mårbu – Lågaros): 29 km
Time (Mårbu – Lågaros): 7 hours
Distance (Lågaros – Mogen): 18 km
Time (Lågaros – Mogen): 5 hours
Mårbu and Mogen: Staffed lodges
Lågaros: DNT key
Map: Hardangervidda Sør – Øst 1: 60 000
Kalhovd 10032
Fjellvåken II from Mogen to Skinnarbu
Lufsjå – Imingfjell Turistheim
Lengde: 22 km
Time: 6 hours
Lufsjå: DNT key
Imingfjell Turistheim: Staffed lodges
Map: Kalhovd 10032
Please note that the cabins have different opening dates and that during off-season you will need a DNT key. Please visit www.ut.no for more information.
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