Røldal

Hallet grøne - circular hike at the top of the world

  • Family hiking across rocky mountain terrain at Hallet Grøne in Hardanger, Norway, with cairns marking the trail under a clear blue sky.
  • Stone cairn at Hallet Grøne overlooking panoramic mountain and lake scenery in Hardanger, Norway.
  • Child playing and jumping on the mountain trail near the Hallet Grøne route sign in Hardanger, Norway.
  • Two girls smiling and playing on a snow patch at Hallet Grøne on the Hardangervidda plateau.

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Starting point

At Lake Elversvatnet along the old road over Mt Røldalsfjellet



About the trail

The hike goes into the high mountains where you will find snow all year round. Beautiful views and lovely valleys with several small lakes along the trail to Hallet grøne. Parts of the trail have stone steps made by local dam workers, later employed as dam keepers. The works were carried out in order to use the water for hydroelectric power stations. The path crosses the alpine ski slopes in Røldal on the return hike.



Parking: At Lake Elversvatnet

Parking fee: free

Length: 10 km

Total ascent: 510 meters

Total walking time: 4 hours

Season (average year): July – October (when the old road is open)


  • Summer

Source: Destination Hardanger Fjord AS