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Staffed: 93
No service: 9
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Hardangervidda
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Phone (season): 35 09 05 10

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Staffed DNT lodge Kalhovd (1100 AMSL)

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Kalhovd lies on the east bank of the Kalhovd Fjord, at the eastern rim of the Hardanger Plateau and is a natural gateway to the plateau. In summer, there's a road to the lodge, which makes it a perfect starting point for cyclists who wish to combine cycling and hiking, as over toward Rjukan.

The surrounding area is well suited to families with children and offers many options for hikes, fishing, hunting and canoeing in summer. There are marked trails from the lodge in over the Hardanger Plateau, toward Helberghytta, toward Stordalsbu and along the large lakes toward Mårbu. In summer, there's scheduled passenger launch service on Lake Mår. In winter, the area is a cross-country skiing paradise, offering long tours along staked tracks.

The lodge is staffed at Easter and in summer, has 85 bunks, a sauna, showers, homemade food and a cosy atmosphere. Out of season, Kalhovd has no-service lodgings in a cabin next to the main lodge. It has three two-bunk rooms, a fireplace, a kitchen and a privy, and is accessible using the DNT cabin key.

Access: In summer, you can drive to the lodge. In high season, there's a bus service between Kalhovd and Rjukan. In winter, the road is closed at Steinsbøle about 17 km to the east. There's a staked route along the closed road. Transport to the lodge can be booked in periods when it is staffed.


Access

Summer: I sommersesongen går det vei helt fram til Kalhovd. I høysesongen på sommeren går det også buss mellom Kalhovd og Rjukan.  Klikk her for rutetabell.

Med bil fra Oslo: Det tar ca. 3 timer fra Oslo til Kalhovd. Kjør E18 til Drammen. Der tar du av på E134 til Kongsberg der du følger skilt mot Rjukan. Ca. 15 kilometer før du kommer til Rjukan ser du skilt mot Austbygde. Følg dette skiltet i ca 10 kilometer til du kommer til Atrå. Her finner du skilt til Kalhovd og Steinsbøle. Fra Atrå følger du veien ”rett fram” i drøye 3 mil. Ved begynnelsen av Kalhovdfjorden finner du Kalhovd Turisthytte. Turen fra Atrå til Kalhovd tar ca. 45 minutter fordi veien er dårlig.

Med bil fra Skien: Det tar ca. 3 timer fra Skien til Kalhovd. Kjør til Notodden og følg E134 mot Seljord. Etter ca. 20 kilometer ser du skiltet mot Rjukan som du skal følge. Ca 15 kilometer før du kommer til Rjukan ser du skilt mot Austbygde. Deretter samme veibeskrivelse som over.

Winter:

I vintersesongen er veien frem til hytta stengt ved Steinsbøle. Herfra er det ca. 17 kilometer på ski langs veitraseen. Transport inn til hytta kan avtales i perioden hytta er betjent. Alternativt kan du ta Krossobanen fra Rjukan og gå fra toppen forbi Helberghytta. Ruta blir da ca. 30 km.  


Opening times and service levels

From To Service level Key type Comment
01.01.10 04.03.10 No service DNT Cabin Key
05.03.10 06.04.10 Staffed
07.04.10 25.06.10 No service DNT Cabin Key
26.06.10 27.09.10 Staffed
28.09.10 31.12.10 No service DNT Cabin Key

Routes connected to this cabin

Summer - Winter
Route info Name hours km Season: Area
har9v Helberghytta - Kalhovd 22 Winter Hardangervidda
har12v Kalhovd - Mårbu 20 Winter Hardangervidda
har109v Kalhovd - Steinsbøle 17 Winter Hardangervidda
har10v Kalhovd - Stordalsbu 18 Winter Hardangervidda

Suggested trips

Summer - Winter
There are no suggested skiing trips to this cabin.

Weather forecast for Kalhovd

More forecasts from yr.no: Hour by hour (meteogram) - Overview - Next weekend

Tuesday 9. February

Partly cloudy -10° Moderate breeze, 6.1 m/s from north
Partly cloudy. Moderate breeze, 6.1 m/s from north. 0.4 mm nedbør.

Wednesday 10. February

Fair -13° Light breeze, 1.9 m/s from north
Fair. Light breeze, 1.9 m/s from north.

Thursday 11. February

Partly cloudy -12° Gentle breeze, 3.7 m/s from northwest
Partly cloudy. Gentle breeze, 3.7 m/s from northwest.

Friday 12. February

Partly cloudy -12° Light breeze, 2.8 m/s from north-northwest
Partly cloudy. Light breeze, 2.8 m/s from north-northwest.

Saturday 13. February

Sun/clear sky -11° Gentle breeze, 3.5 m/s from west-northwest
Sun/clear sky. Gentle breeze, 3.5 m/s from west-northwest.

Sunday 14. February

Cloudy -10° Light breeze, 2.7 m/s from northwest
Cloudy. Light breeze, 2.7 m/s from northwest.

Monday 15. February

Cloudy -10° Light breeze, 2.2 m/s from west-northwest
Cloudy. Light breeze, 2.2 m/s from west-northwest.

Tuesday 16. February

Cloudy -10° Light breeze, 2.1 m/s from southwest
Cloudy. Light breeze, 2.1 m/s from southwest.

Wednesday 17. February

Cloudy -11° Light breeze, 2.2 m/s from east
Cloudy. Light breeze, 2.2 m/s from east.


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