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The four waterfalls of Husedalen valley and Hardangervidda National Park

The four waterfalls of Husedalen valley and Hardangervidda National Park Photo: Hege Grane Hisdal The four waterfalls of Husedalen valley and Hardangervidda National Park Photo: Magnus Hisdal The four waterfalls of Husedalen valley and Hardangervidda National Park Photo: Magnus Hisdal The four waterfalls of Husedalen valley and Hardangervidda National Park Photo: Hege Grane Hisdal Read more: Husedalen The four waterfalls of Husedalen valley and Hardangervidda National Park Photo: Hege Hisdal The four waterfalls of Husedalen valley and Hardangervidda National Park Photo: Andres Gjengedal
The four waterfalls of Husedalen valley and Hardangervidda National Park Photo: Hege Grane Hisdal
The four waterfalls of Husedalen valley and Hardangervidda National Park Photo: Magnus Hisdal
The four waterfalls of Husedalen valley and Hardangervidda National Park Photo: Magnus Hisdal
The four waterfalls of Husedalen valley and Hardangervidda National Park Photo: Hege Grane Hisdal
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The four waterfalls of Husedalen valley and Hardangervidda National Park Photo: Hege Hisdal
The four waterfalls of Husedalen valley and Hardangervidda National Park Photo: Andres Gjengedal

Walking facts

Level of difficulty
  • Medium
Duration
  • 5 hours
  • 6 hours
Landscape
  • Mountain
  • Forest
Season:
May - September

Contact information

Description

The trail through Husedalen valley is one of the most beautiful hikes in Norway. Four stunning waterfalls in succession on the way from Kinsarvik to Hardangervidda mountain plateau. Hardangervidda is the largest high mountain plateau in northern Europe, and has a wide network of marked trails both summer and winter, connected by mountain cabins. For more information about Hardangervidda, see www.ut.no



The hike through Husedalen valley.
The scenery and the waterfalls in Husedalen are breathtaking. Four gorgeous waterfalls right after each other on the way from Kinsarvik to Hardangervidda. From the first waterfall to the last and back it takes 5-6 hours. You may also take a shorter hike and see fewer waterfalls. Hardanger fossasti (waterfall path) is an easier alternative, starting in the centre of Kinsarvik. Maps are available at Kinsarvik tourist office.

Categories

  • Hiking Hiking

Facilities

  • Season

    • may
    • august
    • july
    • june
    • september
  • Nature and terrain

    • mountains
    • forest
  • Grading

    • medium
  • Duration

    • 5 hours
    • 6 hours

Equipment and security

Please follow these safety tips when you go hiking and walking 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.

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