Vestland · Hiking

Sandhaug – Besso

3.7 mi
one way: 376 ft
climb: 4,228 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Sandhaug – Besso is a 3.7-mile point-to-point route in Vestland, Norway, inside Hardangervidda nasjonalpark. It runs between about 4,080 ft and 4,230 ft above sea level, with roughly 380 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Eidfjord, about 24 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Trondavadnutane and Lakadalsberga. 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.

Nearby · Stavali – Hedlo · Måbøberget · Hadlaskard – Hedlo

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Conditions and forecast

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