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On a trip to the World Heritage Area, part 2: Grindaflethytta to Flåm

På tur i verdensarvområdet, del 2: Grindaflethytta til Flåm
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Start of the hike from Grindaflethytta

Description

Dag 2: Grindaflethytta → Flåm (16 km, ca. 6–7 t)

You follow the trail west, past Gunnhildbakkane and Jordalsskavlen, through rough and weathered terrain, but are rewarded with spectacular views and grey rock beauty. The highlight is the descent of over 1300 meters in altitude via Ljosdalen and past Skratlandevatnet, while the Aurlandsfjord and the mountain Prest appear in the Distance . The trail ends in Flåmsdalen, after a final, flat stage into the center of Flåm.

Transport and logistics:
Return: Bus to Bergen, or Flåm Railway to Myrdal and then by train to Bergen.

Information

Length: Approx. 16 km (one way)
Time: Approximately 6-7 hours  
Elevation gain: Approximately 350 meters
Descent altitude: Approx. 1400 meters
Season: Christmas - Sep
Rating: Extra Demanding

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