The tour starts in the north-east of the mountain plateau. This part of Hardangervidda is open and plain with soft ups and downs. The terrain changes a bit the last days to more hilly landscape. For those who prefer shorter distances between the cabins, this tour is a good choice.
- From cabin to cabin in 8 days
- Soft and open terrain
- Shorter distances between the cabins
- 7 nights in staffed lodges
PROGRAM
Day1
Arrival Tuva
Meeting point at Oslo Central railway station in the hall at the entrance to the platform, 20 minutes before departure. Departure with the Bergentrain 08:11 from Oslo S to Ustaoset, arrival 11:56. Ski tour via Ustetind to Tuva Turisthytte (1185 m), 8 km. Dinner by arrival.
Day2
Tuva - Krækkja
West of Tuva to Monsbuhæe (1286 m), passing Lægreidstølen and crossing the lake, Ørteren (1146 m) to Krækkja (1161 m), 20 km.
Day3
Krækkja - Hein Seter
Crossing the lakes Storekrækkja, Veslekrækkja and Øvre Hein to Hein Seter (1095 m), 20 km.
Day4
Hein Seter - Rauhellern
Direction south, following the westside of Geitsjøhovda (1254 m) to Rauhellern (1221 m), 13 km.
Day5
Day trip out of Rauhellern or resting day.
Day6
Rauhellern - Mårbu
From Rauhellern direction east, flat to the lake, Reinavatnet (1174 m), further north of Krossvasshovd and down to Grønntjønndalen to Mårvatnet and Mårbu (1130 m), 20 km.
Day7
Mårbu - Kalhovd
Crossing the lake, Mårvatnet, to Oppnesberget, continuing up the hill passing Mårsbrotet (1340 m). Along Flottetjønn and down to Kalhovd (1100 m). 20 km.
Day8
Return to Oslo
Down the valley, Breisetdalen to Steinsbøle, 17 km. Extra bus at 14:00 to Mæl and departure 15.50 by Rjukanekspressen to Oslo Bus terminal, arrival 19:05.
Price
Kr. 5.840,- from Ustaoset/to Mæl
Kr. 6.550,- from/to Oslo
The package includes: Accommodation, tour leader, all meals (breakfast, sandwich/thermos, normally three-courses dinner) except of: First day only dinner and last day only breakfast, sandwich/thermos.
Miscellaneous
= unstaffed cabin with self-service (provision)
Map
Hardangervidda 1:100 000 and/or Turkartene Haukelifjell, Geilo, Rauhelleren, Hardangervidda Vest, Eidfjord (Eidsfjord statsallmenning) and Hårteigen 1415 III - all 1:50'000. Get maps by contacting our Tour Information Centre, see information below.
Membership
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Tour Information Centre
If you have any questions about the tour, maps or equipment please contact our tourinformation. Tlf. +47 22 82 28 22, opening hours: 08.30 - 16.00 Monday to Friday, or e-mail to: turinfo@dntoslo.no