Around Helsingvatnet 12 km
Nice route starting at the parking lot at Hestanåni and going as a round trip around Helsingvatnet.
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The trail has an easy, flat starting point and goes via Ulsåkstølen, and continues under Skogshorn.
About 2 km after Ulsåkstølen, approximately 5.5 km from the parking lot, you find a cozy rest area with benches and a fire pit. The last part of the trail (after the rest area) passes through forest terrain and somewhat more demanding terrain with several hills.
See groomed trails at loyper.net.
Is the dog with you? Remember that the dog should not bother others. During the Christmas, winter, and Easter holidays there is a leash requirement on all machine-prepared trails in Hemsedal. At the ski arenas at Gravset and Totteskogen, as well as in valley and forest trails from Gravset east to Feten and Lio west, there is a leash requirement all season. Thank you for cleaning up after your dog.
Author's advice
If you find hills scary, you can walk the trail back and forth on the Skogshorn side past Ulsåkstølen.
Turn-by-turn directions
The route starts at Hestanåni parking and loops towards Ulsåkstølen and down towards Løkkjestøl before it turns towards Storhøvda and Helsingelia.
Map
Topographic maps for Hemsedal with cross-country skiing trails, mountain hikes/hiking trails, and bike routes can be purchased at Hemsedal Tourist Office and sports shops.
Directions
From the town center, follow Rv52 eastwards 4 km to Ulsåk, where you turn off towards Lykkja. Follow the road uphill and past Gravset Ski Arena. After about 7 km you reach the Hestanåni parking lot on the right side.
Parking
Parking at Hestanåni against Vipps payment.
Public transport
No public transport