Hjerdalen
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Telemark, Norway.
- 9.2 mi
- round trip
- 1,205 ft
- climb
- 3,318 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Hjerdalen is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Telemark, Norway. It is 4.6 miles each way, 9.2 miles there and back. It runs between about 2,790 ft and 3,320 ft above sea level, with roughly 850 ft of climbing one way. It is groomed for classic skiing. The nearest town is Rjukan, about 5.4 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Våerskarven and Midtfjell. Skardfoss and Kvitingfoss are within about 3 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Hjerdalen for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
