OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
HIKING AND ROUND TRIPS
Aurland Valley
Norway
The Aurlandsdalen is the Grand Canyon of Norway and this hike passes abandoned farms, lakes, crosses streams and waterfalls.
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Starting point
Österbö
Finishing point
Vassbygdi
Distance
19 km
Length of time
6-8 hours
Ascent/Descent
800/-1 500
Difficulty
Red
Water along the way:
Yes
Shoes to choose
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How to get to Aurland valley?
Drive 30 minutes from Flåm to Vassbygdi and then take the bus 30 minutes to Österbrö where the hike starts. You can also go by bus all the way from Flåm to Österbrö. From the finishing point in Vassbygdi you again catch the bus back to Flåm.
The hike through Aurland valley
The first part of the hike is easy following the river and there are a couple of stream crossings.
After a while the canyon walls grow closer and you eventually leave the river and hike upwards. Here you can choose to hike the difficult Bjonnstigen higher up or you can follow the lower trail along the river.
After passing by several farms you finally reach Vassbygdi where there also is a restaurant.
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