Hiking in Geilo

Geilo is close to two national parks; Hardangervidda National Park and Hallingskarvet National Park, and offer great mountain walks in easy going terrain. Go for a short evening walk from the cabin yard or set out on an exciting expedition in the high mountains.

You don’t have to go far to find magnificent views and idyllic surroundings. Here are fun and varied walks, whether you go with small children or want a morning jog.

 

Hallingskarvet

Hallingskarvet National Park towers over the landscape around Geilo and is a well-known landmark. Here you can go all the way to the top on the Prestholtstien, a staircase made by Sherpas to make it easier and safer to get to the top, while at the same time protecting the mountain’s vulnerable nature. If there is one hike on Geilo that should be put on the “bucket list”, it is this one!

 

Hardangervidda

Geilo is located close to Hardangervidda National Park and is a good starting point for longer trips on Hardangervidda. The people of Geilo have used Vidda for grazing, fishing and hunting since time immemorial, and many of today’s hiking trails have served as main roads between Eastern Norway and Western Norway for many hundreds of years before today’s roads and railway lines. Starting from Tuva, Ustaoset or Seterdalen in Dagali, you can easily access the hiking trails

 

Trails in Geilo
Around the Ustedalsfjord is a 10 kilometer hiking trail that goes around the Ustedalsfjord. Here you can walk or cycle in the summer, while there is a popular ski slope in the winter. The gravel road here is easy to walk and passes many exciting stops such as Geilo Badestrand, Tuftebrui, Fekjo Cultural Heritage Park and Geilojordet. Feel free to take a small detour behind the cultural church and visit Huldreskogen.

You can also easily get up on the mountain, either by walking up one of the many paths or by taking the chair lift or driving a car and parking at Kikut, in Havsdalen or Budalen.

 

Guided mountain tours

You get more out of the trip with an experienced mountain guide who can show you the magnificent areas nearby. All paths have their secrets, whether they are rare plants, animal graves, local legends or special natural formations, and the guide will help you find the right trip for you. Experience the finest tours and learn more about the mountain and everyone who has traveled up here throughout history.

 

The areas around Geilo
There are also many great walks that can be easily reached starting from Geilo. How about walking Aurlandsdalen or exploring the many paths on Hardangervidda using tips from Ut.no as a starting point. Here you will find everything from short trips to long trips over many days.

Other activities

Fatbike

Fatbike

Are you someone who likes cycling in the summer? Then we can recommend trying a fat bike - it's a way to experience the winter landscape. At Geilo there are several skilled and locally known guides. Whether you want a calm or tough trip, these guides can adapt to your...

Cross Country in Geilo

Cross Country in Geilo

From Geilolia Hyttetun you have easy access to the cross country trail network, both around the Ustedalsfjord and the trails that go up the mountain. With a ski lift or ski bus, you can easily get to the top to make your way into the mountain. The ski season usually...

Høyt & Lavt climbing park

Høyt & Lavt climbing park

Just behind Geilolia Hyttetun you will find Geilo Sommerpark with High & Low climbing park. Here you can climb trees, swing like Tarzan on a rope and balance high above the ground. The climbing park has 3 training trails and several different degrees of difficulty...

Geilo Zipline

Geilo Zipline

Geilo can tempt you with one of Northern Europe's longest ziplines. From the top of the chairlift in Vestlia and all the way down to the valley floor, it stretches 1,100 metres, all the way to the bottom of the alpine park. You take the chairlift up and can enjoy the...

Horseback riding

Horseback riding

With horseback riding, you experience the mountains in a new way. While the horse finds its footing on the mountain path, you can enjoy the view and the experience. A short trip from the center of Geilo takes you all the way up to Hallingskarvet National Park. Here...

Canyoning

Canyoning

Canyoning means that you climb, rappelling, jump, slide and swim - in every way you can go down a canyon. In the Ølmosjuvet in Uvdal, Dagali Fjellpark offers canyoning. What about almost vertical slides that end in large potholes or rappelling down several 20-40 meter...

Rafting

Rafting

Rafting is an experience that must be tried! Here you can challenge yourself to a super exciting river trip with lots of excitement and fun. You will feel a pull in your stomach, splash water on your face and be sure to smile from ear to ear, no matter which rafting...

Alpine

Alpine

Geilo has two valley sides with alpine slopes and has a ski bus that allows you to switch between the sides throughout the day. If you live at Geilolia Hyttetun, Vestlia is the closest with skiing in and out. If you live in the center apartments, the ski bus picks you...

Dog sledding

Dog sledding

Experience the winter and nature at Geilo with a dog sled. The eager, dutiful and happy huskies are ready to pull the sled. Dog sledding is a fanatical way for the whole family to experience being close to the environment and the mountains. Drive your own dog team...

Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing is suitable for anyone who wants to experience nature in winter, whether with a guide or on their own. At Geilo there are several skilled and locally known guides. Whether you want a calm or tough trip, these guides can adapt to your wishes. Several of the...

Snowmobile

Snowmobile

Snowmobile is a fast-paced experience that can be experienced at Geilo or Dagali. Geilo Aktivitetsenter offers snowmobile driving for groups of 4 or more. How about organizing a competition with snowmobile driving and rafting behind a scooter? At Dagali, Dagali...

Sledding

Sledding

Sledding is for those who want speed and excitement. What's so clever about sleddig is that you can take it anywhere as long as there's a downhill slope you can go down! In Dagali you can test sledding down one of Norway's longest toboggan runs. Take the lift up with...