Innlandet · Hiking

Vargebakkan – Knutshøe

2.4 mi
one way
2,126 ft
climb
4,929 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Vargebakkan – Knutshøe is a 2.4-mile point-to-point route in Innlandet, Norway. It runs between about 3,510 ft and 4,930 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,130 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Beitostølen, about 15 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Nørdre Brurskardknappen and Knutshøe. For camping, Besseggen Fjellpark AS and Bessheim Fjellstue og Hytter are within about 6 miles. There are 7 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Vargebakkan – Knutshøe for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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