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Storehødn/Storehorn 1482 masl - Topp20 Hemsedal

Difficulty
Vanskelig
Distance
7.6km
Time
5h
Elevation
481m
Descent
481m
Highest altitude
1482m
Lowest altitude
1066m
Best time
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Dog-friendly
Scenic
Round trip
Family-friendly
The hike to Storehødn is red in difficulty and a tough but great hike for the family. Take it as a round trip and include Veslehødn.

Images

Hike to Veslehødn with Storehødn in the background
Hike to Veslehødn with Storehødn in the background
View from Kjerringkjeften
View from Kjerringkjeften
On the top of Storehødn
On the top of Storehødn
View towards Storehødn
View towards Storehødn
Top of Storehødn/Storehorn
Top of Storehødn/Storehorn
Bathing in the mountain waters
Bathing in the mountain waters

Great hike in beautiful landscape. Here you get a nice view of Hemsedal and the mountains. You get an steep start uphill until you reach the height of Hydnetjernet, then it's a relaxing walk to the foot of Storehødn. Up Storehødn there is a rather steep climb to the top at 1,482 m above sea level.

 

Remember that we in Hemsedal have a leash requirement for dogs in the period 1 April to 31 October, also in the high mountains.

Author's advice

This hike can be combined with a hike around the Hydnetjernet lake and across the outlet of the waterfall Hydnefossen or to the Top 20 peak Veslehødn.

Turn-by-turn directions

The hike from the parking starts up a steep but not too long incline. When you come up, it flattens out towards the lake Hødnetjedne. Keep to the left of the lake. At the first crossroad, choose between going left, which is a longer option but less demanding, or going right, which is a shorter and steeper option. Can also be done as a round trip.

Remember that we in Hemsedal have a leash requirement for dogs in the period 1 April to 31 October, also in the high mountains.

Safety information

  • A topographic hiking map and compass are recommended.
  • Always choose hikes based on your ability and current conditions. The weather changes quickly in the mountains.

Map

Topographical map of hiking trails, cycling routes and cross country tracks in Hemsedal is for sale at Hemsedal Tourist Office.

Directions

From the town centre: Follow Rv 52 east towards Gol, after approx. 9 km, turn right to Torsetstølane. Turn left at the next intersection and follow the toll road (card payment) which turns up to the right to Torsetstølane. Just above the forest border, turn right and continue until the road stops at the Hornslie parking.

Parking

Parking at Hornslie.