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Prestholtrunden-route – Sherpa-trappen naar Skarvsenden rondtocht vanuit Prestholtseter

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Prestholtrunden-route – Sherpa-trappen naar Skarvsenden rondtocht vanuit Prestholtseter

Des De Brandt planned a hike

July 13, 2026

Prestholtrunden-route – Sherpa-trappen naar Skarvsenden rondtocht vanuit Prestholtseter

Hard

02:00

3.59km

1.8km/h

310m

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Overview

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 608 m for 2.39 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4 m

Shelter at Prestholtseter

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After a cold and wet hike, this is a great, affordable place to stop for a bite to eat. Friendly landlady! A mountain hut serving delicious cinnamon rolls.

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499 m

View of Hochschaden

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From this viewpoint, you have a wide, open view over the surrounding valleys and mountain terrain. On clear days, you can see far into the distance, and sometimes, patches of snow are still visible.

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791 m

View of Hallingskarvet National Park

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1.75 km

View of Hallingskarvet and the Valley

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Difficult walk, but worth the effort. We visited it during summer, but i'm curious how the winter looks like

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1.76 km

After a long, steep climb over a stone staircase built by Nepalese experts, a breathtaking view over the Norwegian highland Hallingskarvet reveals itself. Despite summer temperatures there are still snow remains on parts of the mountain.

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1.98 km

Sherpa Steps to Skarvsenden

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These impressive stone steps, built by Nepalese sherpas, make the steep ascent towards Skarvsenden (1,705 m) more accessible. Winding through the rugged landscape of Hallingskarvet National Park, the stairs offer breathtaking views over the valley and Hardangervidda.

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2.90 km

Trail to Hallingskarvet

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Summer
This summit excursion to Prestholtskarvet and the round trip are a real national park classic. You start the journey by car from Geilo to Prestholtseter (1242 m.a.s.l.) (toll road). …

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3.59 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.48 km

674 m

345 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.48 km

674 m

345 m

< 100 m

Route Details

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Highest point (1,550 m)

Lowest point (1,240 m)

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Prestholtrunden-route – Sherpa-trappen naar Skarvsenden rondtocht vanuit Prestholtseter

Shelter at Prestholtseter

View of Hochschaden

View of Hallingskarvet National Park

View of Hallingskarvet and the Valley

Prestholkarvet Summit

Prestholtrunden Trail

Sherpa Steps to Skarvsenden

Trail to Hallingskarvet

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