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Kjolen round - high mountain trail near Lykkja

Difficulty
Enkel
Distance
13.1km
Time
4h
Elevation
354m
Descent
353m
Highest altitude
1124m
Lowest altitude
893m
Best time
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Dog-friendly
Round trip
From around the weekend of week 7, the beautiful high mountain trails in Hemsedal are groomed in stable weather.

This is a fantastic high mountain trail with very good sun conditions and fabulous views once you have reached Kjolen.

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Cross-country skiing at Kjølen
Cross-country skiing at Kjølen
The route starts with a steady ascent the first couple of kilometers, but it is worth the effort when you get up! Beautiful round trail inside Kjolen. The round itself is 6.6 km and the total trip from the parking lot and back amounts to 13 km.

See groomed trails at loyper.net.

Bringing a dog? Remember that the dog should not disturb others. In the Christmas, winter, and Easter holidays, dogs must be on a leash on all machine-groomed 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, dogs must be on a leash all season. Thank you for cleaning up after your dog.

Equipment

  • Extra clothes, food and drinks.
  • Map, compass, and possibly other necessary equipment.

Safety information

  • This is a high mountain trail that is marked and groomed in stable weather from around the weekend of week 7.

  • Choose a route based on your ability and current conditions and remember that the weather changes quickly in the mountains. Turn back in time (or choose another route). Check the weather forecast at yr.no.

  • Bring extra clothes, food, and drinks so you are better prepared if something unexpected should happen.
  • For safety, it is also recommended to bring a map & compass.

Map

Topographic maps for Hemsedal with cross-country ski trails, mountain hikes/paths, and cycling routes can be purchased at Hemsedal Tourist Office and sports stores.

Directions

From Hemsedal center, follow Rv52 4 km west to Ulsåk where you turn towards Lykkja. Follow the road for the next 10 km and you will then find the parking lot at Trefta ("Skogshorn parking") on the right-hand side.

Parking

Parking at Trefta, payment via Vipps.