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Aurlandsdalen
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Aurlandsdalen

Aurlandsdalen · near Aurland

Photo: Frode Inge Helland / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5)

Distance
18 km
Ascent
200 m
Time
6 to 7 hrs
Difficulty
Moderate
Crowds
Moderate crowds

A classic valley walk from mountain plateau down toward the fjord.

The trailhead is near Aurland in Aurland, Vestland, about 129 km from Bergen. The walk is 18 km with 200 m of ascent and takes 6 to 7 hrs, and the usual season is July to September. The closest scenic drive is the Aurlandsfjellet route, roughly 23 km away.

Why it's loved. 'Norway's Grand Canyon'; the Østerbø to Vassbygdi day section is reachable by bus.

Season: July to September
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