Hiking suggestions in Kvitfjell

The pole hunt

Poles have been set up in Kvitfjell and the surrounding area, which will be in operation from 18 June.  The poles can be registered both manually, digitally and by downloading an app on your mobile phone, so that you can scan the QR code that each pole is equipped with. 

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The waterfall at the middle station

Follow the path downhill from Gudbrandsgard Hyttegrend. After a few hundred meters, you hear the sound of a cascading waterfall. From there, turn right, it's a short and easy hike. The waterfall is idyllically beautiful, and it is possible to take a fresh shower here.

Legend has it that you will then remain eternally young, as the waterfall has holy water from St. Olav's spring.

Kvitfjellet

Kvitfjellet is the very hallmark of the area and a nice summit hike. Access is facilitated from the top station of the chairlift. There is a clear path to the west and the summit can be reached either via a steep path on the east side, or an easier path from the north side of the peak. Kvitfjellet is 1044 m high. The top of Kvitfjellet has a view of the whole of Kvitfjell, both the west side, the middle station and Varden as well as to Rondane and Jotunheimen. Kvitfjellet is also part of the pole hunt.

Olav's Fountain

The Olav Spring can be found at the middle station near Gudbrandsgard Hotel, where you can drink fresh water straight from the spring, which is said to have healing powers. It will be particularly powerful on Thursday night. Several people throw a coin into Olav's spring to get a wish fulfilled.

Bånseterkampen

You can reach this fine rock formation via Myrsetra or via Skardbua/Svartvann. There are good paths along the edge of the top and the view south is impeccable.

From Bånseterkampen you can walk 3 km further and get to Prestkampen, or walk down to Svartvann and to Skardbua. You will also get to Skeikampen if you continue past Prestkampen from here.

Skardbua
On the way to Svartvann you will find Skardbua, which can be a nice hiking destination even in the summer.

The priest fight
This is the highest mountain in the immediate area at 1244 m. Prestkampen is located within Svartvann and can be reached via Bånseterkampen or Skardbua.

Blackwater

Svartvann is located between Varden and Prestkampen and is especially nice in the summer with nice swimming opportunities.

There are several roads to Svartvann.

You can start on Dalavegen at Vesleseter, on Storslettbakken or Myrsetra.

The Horse Button

The 1023 m horse button can be seen from the top station of the chairlift.

It is located northwest of Kvitfjellet and is characterized by being steep and narrow.
Access can take place from several sides. From the top station via clear paths in the terrain.

You can also walk up near the Gammelseter field by following the road uphill. There is also a clearly visible path from Svinslåvegen, where there are signs showing the starting point.

Beacon

The summit of Varden is located at 990 m. Here is a great area with many places where it is nice for a break with a lunch and thermos. There are marked separate paths that form a round trip from the top station on the chairlift and via Myrsetra.

If you come by car, there is a large parking lot at Storslettbakken. From there, walk the road to Myrsetra and up or walk from Varden where the path starts right by the chairlift. The trails are marked with orange markers.

Høgkleiva and Ringebu Stave Church

Enjoy great views towards Kvitfjell and south in Gudbrandsdalen from Høgkleiva in Ringebu. The trip can be started at the beautiful Ringebu Stave Church, so here you can kill several birds with one stone. Here there is a cozy souvenir shop and kiosk. 

Follow signs for Kongsvegen southwards. The trip starts on a gravel road and continues on a path towards Høgkleiva. Continue towards the lookout point. Enjoy the view of the view and your packed lunch to the nice view or in the shelter nearby. 

Segelstadseterkampen

This peak of 1022 m is easiest to reach from the top station of the chairlift. The peak is located to the east and there are several paths in the terrain that lead to the top.