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Sherpa Steps to Skarvsenden – Prestholtrunden Trail loop from Prestholtseter

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Norway
Buskerud
Hol

Sherpa Steps to Skarvsenden – Prestholtrunden Trail loop from Prestholtseter

Hard

5.0

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61

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Sherpa Steps to Skarvsenden – Prestholtrunden Trail loop from Prestholtseter

04:31

10.7km

630m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 599 m for 3.80 km

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490 m

View of Hochschaden

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From this viewpoint, you have a wide, open view over the surrounding valleys and mountain terrain. On clear days, you can see far into the distance, and sometimes, patches of snow are still visible.

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623 m

Trail to Hallingskarvet

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Summer
This summit excursion to Prestholtskarvet and the round trip are a real national park classic. You start the journey by car from Geilo to Prestholtseter (1242 m.a.s.l.) (toll road). …

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783 m

View of Hallingskarvet National Park

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1.54 km

Sherpa Steps to Skarvsenden

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These impressive stone steps, built by Nepalese sherpas, make the steep ascent towards Skarvsenden (1,705 m) more accessible. Winding through the rugged landscape of Hallingskarvet National Park, the stairs offer breathtaking views over the valley and Hardangervidda.

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1.75 km

Prestholtrunden Trail

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After a long, steep climb over a stone staircase built by Nepalese experts, a breathtaking view over the Norwegian highland Hallingskarvet reveals itself. Despite summer temperatures there are still snow remains on parts of the mountain.

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1.75 km

View of Hallingskarvet and the Valley

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Difficult walk, but worth the effort. We visited it during summer, but i'm curious how the winter looks like

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1.77 km

Prestholkarvet Summit

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4.34 km

Prestholtskarvet Summit

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The climb takes you through a variety of terrain and landscapes. At the summit, you reach a magnificent plateau with splendid views.

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10.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.77 km

3.80 km

695 m

336 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.67 km

3.80 km

799 m

336 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,850 m)

Lowest point (1,240 m)

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Monday 18 May

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