Best trails in Hallingskarvet National Park
Want to find the best trails in Hallingskarvet National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 13 great trails for hiking and backpacking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 994 to 3,238 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Hallingskarvet National Park.
Top trails
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(28)
•Hard
•2.0 mi
Prestholtstien - 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...
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(29)
•Moderate
•9.4 mi
•Est. 4h 43m
This 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...
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(16)
•Moderate
•6.8 mi
•Est. 3h 32m
This 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.
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(23)
•Hard
•6.4 mi
•Est. 4h 10m
This 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...
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(4)
•Hard
•5.2 mi
•Est. 3h 40m
This 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.
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(2)
•Hard
•14.9 mi
•Est. 7h 18m
This 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 Prestholdseter - Prestholtstien, which has a 4.5 star rating from 28 reviews. This trail is 2.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,128 ft.
What is the longest trail in Hallingskarvet National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Hallingskarvet National Park is Geiterygghytta - Hallingskeid. This trail is estimated to be 15.5 mi long.
How many trails are in Hallingskarvet National Park?
There are 13 trails in Hallingskarvet National Park. These trails have an average 4.3-star rating from 126 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. Prestholtskarvet fra Geilo boasts the most elevation gain with 3,238 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Skitour Raggsteindalen - Finse, which will get you 3,093 ft of elevation gain.