Marked path to Melderskin
- 0.9 mi
- one way
- 30 ft
- climb
- 2,597 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Marked path to Melderskin is a 0.9-mile point-to-point route in Vestland, Norway, inside Folgefonna nasjonalpark. It runs between about 660 ft and 2,600 ft above sea level, with roughly 30 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Rosendal, about 1.6 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Melderskin, Skålafjell and Navarhaugen. Hattebergfossen and Ringeriksfossen are within about 3 miles. For camping, Rosendal Hyttetun is within about 6 miles. There are 2 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.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Marked path to Melderskin for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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