Hardangervidda

Description

Hardangervidda

Hardangervidda is a high altitude mountain plateau in the west of Norway. Its vast expanses – the largest such Alpine plateau in Europe – makes it a fantastic place for those who like to wander around endlessly. The area is one of the most popular hiking areas of Norway and should be mentioned along with Jotunheimen and Rondane.

The area differs from Jotunheimen, for instance, in the absence of deep valleys and high peaks. The majority of the area lies between 1000 and 1250 meters altitude. There are the occasional outliers, like Hårteigen (1681) and Hardangerjøkulen (1876, glacier). The ice left countless lakes.

For nature lovers, the Hardangervidda has a lot to offer: a special flora and many rare breeding birds. Another interesting feature is that the whole area lies above the tree line. Elsewhere in Norway, mountains are intersected by wooded valleys. But Hardangervidda is rather barren, only comparible to the tundra north of the Arctic Circle.

Walking in this area is facilitated by the dozens of huts - staffed and self-service - interspersed with well-marked trails. Apart from the DNT huts there are dozens of private cabins in and around the area. Membership in DNT is of course a must.

Anyone can plot his own route. Some pretty obvious routes start in Rjukan and then cross to the northwest in about a week time, finishing in Kinsarvik. A longer route of about 9 days starts in Finse (north of the plateau) and runs south to Haukeliseter or Røldal. There are many other possibilities.

Map

Map of Norway Hiking Regions South

Books

Bol.com
Netherlands
2014
  • Walking in Norway
  • This book describes 20 walking routes in the mains mountain areas of Norway, ranging from the far south to the Arctic regions. Here you will find mountains relatively free from crowds, and few roads criss-crossing the remote landscape; within this ideal setting for walkers, cairned routes twist through splendid scenery and link up with... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
2014
  • Walking in Norway
  • This book describes 20 walking routes in the mains mountain areas of Norway, ranging from the far south to the Arctic regions. Here you will find mountains relatively free from crowds, and few roads criss-crossing the remote landscape; within this ideal setting for walkers, cairned routes twist through splendid scenery and link up with... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Norway the Outdoor Paradise
  • This book is the story of James Baxter's 2700 kilometre ski up the entire length of Norway, followed by his 3100 kilometre kayak down the whole of Norway's coast. This eight month journey took him through Europe's most pristine natural wonders; the empty snow-covered spine of Scandinavia's mountain chain, the Arctic taiga forests and tundra,... Read more
  • Also available from:
  • Bol.com, Belgium
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • Norway the Outdoor Paradise
  • This book is the story of James Baxter's 2700 kilometre ski up the entire length of Norway, followed by his 3100 kilometre kayak down the whole of Norway's coast. This eight month journey took him through Europe's most pristine natural wonders; the empty snow-covered spine of Scandinavia's mountain chain, the Arctic taiga forests and tundra,... Read more
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Maps

Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Hardangervidda East Nordeca 2556
  • Hardangervidda East area in Norway in a series of GPS compatible recreational Turkart maps at 1:100,000 with cartography from Norway’s topographic survey and additional tourist information. Contours lines are drawn at 20m intervals. The overprint varies from title to title, but includes local footpaths, in some cases distinguishing between easy... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Hardangervidda West Nordeca 2558
  • Hardangervidda West area in Norway in a series of GPS compatible recreational Turkart maps at 1:100,000 with cartography from Norway’s topographic survey and additional tourist information. Contours lines are drawn at 20m intervals. The overprint varies from title to title, but includes local footpaths, in some cases distinguishing between easy... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Hardangervidda West Nordeca 2659
  • The Odda – Litlos – Hårteigen - Kinsarvik area in the western part of the Hardangervidda region of Norway in a series of GPS compatible recreational maps at 1:50,000 with cartography from Norway’s topographic survey and additional tourist information. Contours lines are drawn at 20m intervals. The overprint varies from title to title, but... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Rallar Road - Haugastøl - Finse - Myrdal - Flåm Nordeca 2744
  • Rallarvegen: Haugastøl - Finse - Myrdal - Flåm area of the Hardangervidda region in a series of GPS compatible recreational maps at 1:50,000 with cartography from Norway’s topographic survey and additional tourist information. Contours lines are drawn at 20m intervals. The overprint varies from title to title, but includes local footpaths, in... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Finse Nordeca 2241
  • Finse area in the northern part of the Hardangervidda at 1:50,000 in a series of GPS compatible recreational maps from Nordeca with cartography from Norway’s topographic survey and additional tourist information. The map is centred on the Hardangerjøkulen Glacier and includes most of the Hallingskarvet National Park. Contours lines are drawn at... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Geilo Nordeca 2515
  • Geilo area of the Hardangervidda region in Norway in a series of GPS compatible recreational maps at 1:50,000 with cartography from Norway’s topographic survey and additional tourist information. Contours lines are drawn at 20m intervals. The overprint varies from title to title, but includes local footpaths, in some cases distinguishing... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Hallingskarvet Nordeca 2517
  • Hallingskarvet area of the Hardangervidda region in Norway in a series of GPS compatible recreational maps at 1:50,000 with cartography from Norway’s topographic survey and additional tourist information. Contours lines are drawn at 20m intervals. The overprint varies from title to title, but includes local footpaths, in some cases... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
De Zwerver
Netherlands
  • Wandelkaart 2825 Turkart Trolltunga | Nordeca
  • Uitstekende wandelkaart van een deel van Noorwegen. De Noren zelf gebruiken deze kaarten ook voor hun wandeltochten in de berggebieden. Afhankelijk van de moeilijkheidsgraad van het gebied voldoet een 1:25.000, 1:50.000 of 1:100.000 kaart. Alle noodzakelijke informatie vind je er op terug: bemande en onbemande hutten, campings,... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
  • Wandelkaart 2241 Turkart Finse | Nordeca
  • Gebied: Hardangervidda Uitstekende wandelkaart van een deel van Noorwegen. De Noren zelf gebruiken deze kaarten ook voor hun wandeltochten in de berggebieden. Afhankelijk van de moeilijkheidsgraad van het gebied voldoet een 1:25.000, 1:50.000 of 1:100.000 kaart. Alle noodzakelijke informatie vind je er op terug: bemande en onbemande hutten,... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
  • Wandelkaart 2677 Turkart Eidfjord | Nordeca
  • Gebied: Noord Hardangervidda met Nordmannslågen en Hardangerjøkulen Uitstekende wandelkaart van een deel van Noorwegen. De Noren zelf gebruiken deze kaarten ook voor hun wandeltochten in de berggebieden. Afhankelijk van de moeilijkheidsgraad van het gebied voldoet een 1:25.000, 1:50.000 of 1:100.000 kaart. Alle noodzakelijke informatie vind je... Read more
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