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Versjøen Ål in Hallingdal

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Versjøen Ål in Hallingdal Photo: Ål Turistinformasjon

Versjøen Ål in Hallingdal Photo: Ål Utvikling AS

Effort level

Medium

Duration

4 hours

Landscape

Mountain

Ål

Versjøen Ål in Hallingdal

Vealia, Votndalsåsen
3570 Ål

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Nice hike 19 km tour/return from Vealia and around Versjøen at Votndalsåsen in Ål. You can see several mountain tops along the way, there is possibility for bathing and an exciting stony cabin worth a look.

The hike starts at Vealia where Eitra river crosses the road. There is a parking lot by the small bridge. You will get there by driving up Liagardane or Votndalen, inward the mountain past Åsetno, Tormodset, the Lya river and Nystølen Church. Toll road.

First part of the hike you follow a wide trail along the Eitra river until the terrain flattens out. On the left side of the trail towards Versjøen you see the mountain tops; Syningen (1235 masl), Buhovd (1351 masl) and Svaraberget (1456 masl).

The trail continues along easy terrain, and you will get Kyrkjetjørni lake on your right side, with Versjøen lake behind you (1234 masl). Follow the trail until you come to an old restored stony cabin on the left side of Kyrkjetjørni. This is also a good place to take a lunch break.

If you continue the trail a bit further, you will pass a newer fishing cabin before continuing towards north east and arrive at a cosy sandy beach by Versjøen. During summer you can try a refreshing bath here ! You can end the hike here and return the same way back.

If you wish a longer hike continue the trail inward along Versjøen until you pass Hjallestølen, and end up in Venebotten. Here you also find an old stony cabin. You are now at the end of Versjøen and to be able to have a round trip you must follow the trail back on the oposite side of the lake. You will first pass Driftestølen and continue along the lake until you are back between Versjøen and Kyrkjetjørni. Same trail back down to Vealia. When doing this trip as a round trip it is altogether 19 km and walking time about 4 - 5 hours.

Press the link for detailed map and height profile for this hike.

Recommended map: Reineskarvet 1:50 000.

Facilities

Season
- summer
- autumn
Nature and terrain
- water
- mountainous terrain
- view
- difference in altitude
Grading
- medium
Duration
- 4 hours
Distance
- length in km

Please follow these safety tips when you go hiking in Norway.

1. Be prepared
Be sufficiently experienced, fit and equipped for your intended trip.

2. Leave word of your route
Many cabins, hotels and other lodgings have tour notification boxes in which you may put a written notice of your planned route

3. Be weather-wise
You should always be alert to forecasts of bad weather, yet not rely completely on forecasts of good weather.

4. Be equipped for bad weather and frost
Always take a rucksack and proper mountain gear.

5. Learn from the locals
Local people can often tell you about avalanche trails, wind and snow conditions, and the safest routes.

6. Use a map and compass
Always have and know how to use a map and compass.

7. Do not go solo
If you venture out alone, there is nobody to give you first aid or notify a rescue service in an emergency.

8. Turn back in time - sensible retreat is no disgrace
If conditions deteriorate so much that you doubt you can attain your goal, turn around and return.

9. Conserve energy and build a snow shelter if necessary
The stronger the wind, the tougher the walking/skiing. Suit your speed to the weakest member of the party.

Find more detailed safety tips in the Norwegian Mountain Code.

Last updated: 11/13/2012 Source: Hallingdal Reiseliv

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