Hallingdal
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Hallingdal is a valley and district in Norway's Buskerud county, west and northwest of Oslo. The valley is home to Norway's most popular ski resorts and is the main entrance to key hiking areas. Hallingdal stretches from the lowland lakes at Ringerike to the barren Hardangervidda and Hallingskarvet mountains. Hallingdal is one of Norway's major valleys. It cuts through the bedrock for about 150 km from Lake Krøderen to Hardangervidda at Geilo. Hemsedal is a branch of the main valley. Road 50 runs through the Hol branch towards Flåm/Aurland at Sognefjord. The valley floor is gentle while the surrounding hills and mountains are steep and home to several ski resorts. The valley is also home to road 7 (a key east-west road) and Bergensbanen (the Bergen railway line).
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Getting There
Multiple OptionsTrains on Bergensbanen between Oslo and Bergen stop at Hønefoss, Gol, Ål, Geilo. Some trains stop also at Flå, Nesbyen, Ustaoset and Haugastøl. Tickets are sold by NSB Hallingdal is the main entrance to Norway's most popular hiking area, the Hardangervidda. Hallingskarvet is a distinct ridge rising above the plateau, more demanding but also a more rewarding hike. On the northern side of Hallingskarvet there are fine trails down the lovely Aurlandsdalen in Aurland area. Hallingskarvet and the area north to road E16 (Lærdal) is known as Skarvheimen. Hallingskarvet and Hardangervidda er both protected as national parks. Hallingdal and the surrounding mountains and plateaus offers great back country skiing. There are also networks of groomed tracks in the back country where light cross-country skis can be used. Hallingdal is Norway's key area for alpine skiing. Resorts:...
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Hallingdal is the main entrance to Norway's most popular hiking area, the Hardangervidda. Hallingskarvet is a distinct ridge rising above the plateau, more demanding but also a more rewarding hike. On the northern side of Hallingskarvet there are fine trails down the lovely Aurlandsdalen in Aurland area. Hallingskarvet and the area north to road E16 (Lærdal) is known as Skarvheimen. Hallingskarvet and Hardangervidda er both protected as national parks. Hallingdal and the surrounding mountains and plateaus offers great back country skiing. There are also networks of groomed tracks in the back country where light cross-country skis can be used. Hallingdal is Norway's key area for alpine skiing. Resorts:
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A duck in Hallingdal river.
Photo taken from the train (Bergensbanen)
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A duck in Hallingdal river.
Photo taken from the train (Bergensbanen)
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A duck in Hallingdal river.
Photo taken from the train (Bergensbanen)
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