Fjellstølatn to Hølsteinstølen - Hiking trail
Simple and beautiful hiking trail that goes from the mountain pasture area into the mountains and to Hølsteinstølen. From this route, there are many trails where you can continue your adventure in Hemsedal.
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This is a great easy route that starts at 1000 meters above sea level in the old mountain pasture area Fjellstølatn.
There is also the option to follow the trails further into the valley towards Harahorn and walk around the Topp20 peak Harahorn itself or follow the trail all the way down to the end of Hydalen and from there continue towards Lægret and Topp20 peak Skogshorn and Lykkja.
Author's advice
Fantastic beautiful mountain pasture area. Here you sometimes have the chance to see reindeer grazing.
Turn-by-turn directions
You follow the gravel road into the cabin area where you see signs towards Hølstein and Kvitingatn, which are included in Hemsedal Topp20. Eventually, you reach Hølsteinåne, where you cross the bridge and then follow the river upwards and into the mountain wilderness. The route ends at Hølsteinstølen, but you have many options to make this the start of a longer trip.
Equipment
Bring a backpack with water and something to eat.
Safety information
The path to Holsteinstølen is well marked, but goes through some marshland and it can be wet if there has been a lot of rainfall or it is early in the season.
The other paths that go out from Hølstein are not included in our marked paths and you go at your own risk and must remember to bring a map and compass and calculate the time spent yourself.
Directions
Turn off rv 52 towards Grøndalen. In Grøndalen, turn right towards Vavatn and Harahorn, follow the road to the parking lot along the road.
Parking
Parking lot at Fjellstølatn, Vipps payment.