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sterb VassbygdiAurlandsdalensterb VassbygdiAurlandsdalen

Starting point:sterb Fjellstove

Total walking time: 6 hoursAscent: 82070 m.a.s.l.Season:End of MayOctober (dependingon snow conditions)Map:Aurlandsdalen

This hike starts at sterb Fjellstove, amodern mountain hostel with a historydating back to the 17th century. The hikeis one of the well-known Norwegianclassics. Along the path, you willexperience untouched, wild, beautifulnature combined with Norwegian historyand culture.

The Aurlandsdalen valley is oftenreferred to as the Grand Canyon ofNorway. You will easily see why whenyou follow the trail cut into the steepmountain side along the Nesbvatnet

lake.At Tirtesva, you can choose the upperroute, giving an even more breathtakingview than the route following the river.For your aid, handrail and steps havebeen constructed in the steep descentfrom the Bjnnstigvarden.

Along the hike, we recommend a detourto the cave Vetlehelvete (Little Hell)to the west of the path. From there, youreturn to the river and follow the markedfootpath alongside it.

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Nearest Tourist information:Aurland Tourist InformationPhone +47 91 79 41 64 |aurland@sognefjord.no

To the starting point:Follow highway 50 to AurlandsdalenParking:sterb FjellstoveTransportation:Daily departures to Aurlandsdalen.Check timetables at: www.nettbuss.no or www.ruteinfo.net

Accommodation: www.sognefjord.no/en/WHERE-TO-STAY/

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Prest panorama AurlandsfjordPrest panorama Aurlandsfjord

Starting point:Centre of Aurland, or parkingalong Aurlandsvegen

Total walking time: 56 hoursAscent: 101363 m.a.s.l.Season: JuneSeptemberMap: 2565 Aurlandsdalen

A steep path along waterfallTurlifossen, mountain farm Turli, andafter some distance on a carroad thepath to the Prest summit. From Prestyou have a panoramic view to thesurrounding mountains and theAurlandsfjord 1363 metres below.

Starting from centre of Aurland or smallparking along road 50. Also possible tostart from parking Kvammadal alongAurlandsvegen 8 km from Aurland.

The West Norwegian Fjords UNESCOWorld Heritage Site since 2005. Fjordsare among the most dramatic landscapeson the planet. The World Heritage Areaembraces some of the longest, deepest,narrowest and most beautiful fjords inthe world. From Prest one of the bestpossible views to the Fjords.

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Nearest Tourist information:Aurland Tourist Information |Phone +47 91 79 41 64 |aurland@sognefjord.no

To the starting point:Highway 50 Aurland and road 243 to Stegastein/Kvammadal 8 kmParking:Free parking at Stegastein ViewpointTransportation:Daily busses from Flm and Aurland in the high season.Check timetables at www.nettbuss.no or www.ruteinfo.net

Accommodation: www.sognefjord.no/en/WHERE-TO-STAY/

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Starting point:Stegastein

Total walking time: 45 minutesKm: 0,5 km one wayAscent: 800 metresSeason:All year, snowshoes in winter timeGetting there:

By car or bus to Stegastein viewpointMap:2565 Aurlandsdalen

Along Aurlandsvegen about 10 kmfrom the centre of Aurland. Parking atStegastein viewpoint. After about 20 minwalk is panorama view overlooking theAurlandsfjord. Unmarked path to the leftin direction the radio antenna follow thepath back to the starting point.

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Nearest Tourist information:Aurland Tourist Information |Phone +47 91 79 41 64aurland@sognefjord.no

To the starting point:Highway 50 Aurland and road 243 to Stegastein 8 kmParking:Free parking at Stegastein ViewpointTransportation: Daily busses from Flm and Aurland.Check timetables at www.nettbuss.no or www.ruteinfo.net

Accommodation: www.sognefjord.no/en/WHERE-TO-STAY/

Bjrgsen Aurland fjord view walk

Bjrgsen Aurland fjord view walk