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Hikes in Hemsedal

Discover some of the finest nature has to offer with a family-friendly hike in Hemsedal. Take the family on an expedition to the best viewpoints and let the little explorers find the joy of mountain hiking, fresh air and unsurpassed views.

Hiking trails for everyone

To make sure you find the best hiking trails in Hemsedal that suit you, you can download the Hemsedal app. Here you’ll find detailed maps of all hiking trails. With two green, five blue, seven red and four black trails, there are hiking options for all preferences and experience levels.

 

Facilities

  • Lift
  • Marked trails
  • Food & rest areas
  • Great variety

Good to know before hiking

  • The weather can change quickly in the mountains
  • Dress in layers so you can easily adapt
  • Choose a trail that suits your fitness level and experience

Popular mountain hikes in Hemsedal

  • Veslehødn

    Moderate 6.3 km

    A classic mountain hike where you quickly reach the high alpine terrain and enjoy panoramic views almost the entire way.

  • Rjukandefossen

    Very easy 1.8 km

    A short and easy walk to a powerful waterfall – perfect for all ages.

  • Totten

    Easy 4.5 km

    One of Hemsedal’s most popular summit hikes with spectacular panoramic views.

  • Skogshorn

    Moderate 9.8 km

    One of Hemsedal’s most iconic mountain hikes, offering a challenging but highly rewarding experience with views in all directions.

  • Hydnefossen

    Moderate 3.4 km

    A spectacular waterfall hike with dramatic scenery and powerful natural surroundings.

  • Geiteberget

    Easy 3.7 km

    A scenic hike combining nature and history, with beautiful views over Hemsedal.

  • Steget

    Easy 7.2 km

    An easily accessible hike from Hemsedal center with great views over the valley.

  • Røggjin

    Moderate 3.7 km

    A family-friendly summit hike in high alpine terrain with great views and a relatively short distance to the top.

  • Hydalshjallen

    Easy 4.2 km

    A short hike with dramatic views – Hemsedal’s own “Trolltunga experience.

  • Storhøvda

    Easy 3.7 km

    A short and accessible hike with great views – perfect for a quick mountain experience.

Summer in Hemsedal – more than just hiking

Enjoy summer in the mountains with activities, nature, and relaxation.

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Two people with dogs are hiking on a mountain slope by a lake at sunset, surrounded by forests and mountains
Three people are hiking with a dog in the mountains on a sunny day, surrounded by greenery and mountain views
A father and daughter enjoy the sunny weather outdoors, the daughter happily sits on her dad's shoulders against a clear blue sky
Two children in colorful hats are sitting on a sunlit hill, looking out over an autumn landscape with warm colors at sunset
Three women are hiking on a mountain with a picturesque view of the landscape and a lake in the background
A woman and a child are sitting on a rock in an autumn mountain landscape with colorful leaves and a clear blue sky in the background
Silhouette of two people and a dog on a mountaintop at sunset, with a colorful sky
Couple on a picnic in the mountains, enjoying a sunny view with packed lunch and a thermos on a rock
A family enjoys the sunset on a hill overlooking the forest and mountains in Sweden
  • Two people with dogs are hiking on a mountain slope by a lake at sunset, surrounded by forests and mountains
  • Three people are hiking with a dog in the mountains on a sunny day, surrounded by greenery and mountain views
  • A father and daughter enjoy the sunny weather outdoors, the daughter happily sits on her dad's shoulders against a clear blue sky
  • Two children in colorful hats are sitting on a sunlit hill, looking out over an autumn landscape with warm colors at sunset
  • Three women are hiking on a mountain with a picturesque view of the landscape and a lake in the background
  • A woman and a child are sitting on a rock in an autumn mountain landscape with colorful leaves and a clear blue sky in the background
  • Silhouette of two people and a dog on a mountaintop at sunset, with a colorful sky
  • Couple on a picnic in the mountains, enjoying a sunny view with packed lunch and a thermos on a rock
  • A family enjoys the sunset on a hill overlooking the forest and mountains in Sweden