Haheimsfjellet

Haheimsfjellet is a mountain peak in Norway. Start your hike in Skei and quickly gain views on lake Jolstravatnet and Jostedalsbreen glacier. If not experienced hiker or if travelling with children, you can only complete the hike up to day hut and still enjoy amazing views. The peak offers 360 views on valleys, lakes, glacier, small tarns. Very enjoyable and beautiful hike.

GETTING THERE

Oslo – 380km (5h 50min)

Bergen – 220km (3h 45min)

Trondheim – 480km (7h)

By car: Park at one one of the free public parking spots in Skei village. Around the shops are several parking areas.

By public transport: There are busses going to Skei, bus stop “Skei hotel”. Detailed planning HERE

Camper/ Van overnight stay: I have stayed at campsite at Jolster Panorama camping in Skei. 440 NOK including electricity, showers and laundry (washing machine and dryer). ASCI or CKE do not apply. Nice spacious kitchen is available. The campsite is expensive, but if you do also laundry, it will pay off. More info HERE

TRAIL NAVIGATION

You could navigate Haheimsfjellet trail without additional navigation, but I recommend gspx or other type of additional navigation, especially if you want to hike above Fuglestoylen. There is trail map at Jolster Panorama camping and in Skei centre, opposite of Joker as well as the trail head – if starting from Skei village. I suggest to take a picture of it. There is directional post at both trail heads and at major turns, last one being at Fuglestoylen. Above Fuglestoylen the navigation could be tricky in places.

TRAIL DETAILS

SKEI TO FUGLESTOYLEN

There are two different starting points. Start from Skei by walking along E39 from hotel towards Forde, after about 100-200m follow sign to your right going up. If you are staying at Jolster Panorama, use alternative trail by going to E39 on the bike path and start heading towards the village, there are stairs on your left going up. The trail from Jolster Panorama is shorter, however much steeper than the trail from Skei. I have only used the trail from Jolster Panorama. Except for the steepness the trail is relatively easy, not very technical. It is dirt path with some rocks and tree roots, but not too difficult. Once you get bit higher there will be more and more openings in the trees and you can enjoy the views. Make sure to stop at beautiful Dagsturhytta, where you can take a break and enjoy snack before heading further. The hut is not for overnight stay. This can be your final destination or continue on above tree line towards Fyglastoylen. Fyglastoylen is a location with some private huts, but you have still nice views. The hike up Fyglastoylen from Dagsturhytta is at much friendlier incline.

FUGLESTOYLEN TO HAHEIMSFJELLET

At Fuglestoylen is the last directional post. From here it is mostly single track, but there are couple turns to other peaks or locations. You can navigate by following red mark on stones or short wooden poles, but again some side trails have those too. You will first hike up short but steep hill on the left side from Fuglestoylen. Pass small private hut and continue up. Bit higher there is side trail to your right, make sure to continue straight. From here you will come across several smaller tarns and the views will be opening up. The terrain is mostly steep, rocky dirt path. Closer to summit there might be some slightly more technical and steeper parts, but usually only for short distance. The Haheimsfjellet summit has a sign and small stone tower. From the summit you can enjoy views on few different glaciers and lakes. The views are really spectacular 360, in all directions. Return the same way back. It is hard long steep trail but not extremely technical, with that said do not underestimate it and you need to be very careful with navigation, I did manage to get lost myself on the way down, but I quickly realised and backtracked my steps.

TRAIL DETAILS – GENERAL

This is hard hike and it is not recommended if you are not fit enough to do strenuous hike for many hours. There are several crossings of tiny creeks between the day hut until you come up higher where the tarns are. For the most part they are very small but some hoping and balancing might be required. I did the hike after rain the previous day and some parts were very muddy and some uphill parts were slippery. My trail running shoes did get wet. It was still doable since the rainfall was not heavy, but I would not recommend to do this hike after bit heavier rain. I would not recommend this hike to families with small children – unless you plan to stop at the day hut or Fuglestoylen, depending on the fitness of your children. Hiking poles are highly recommended, especially for the descent.

Tree coverage: There is some tree coverage until the day hut, no trees above the hut. Carry sunscreen and/or sun protection.

Geocaching: There are no geocaches or Adventure labs.

Dogs: If your dog is used to walk such distance and elevation, but not recommended. Dogs must be leashed.

Shoes recommendation: Can be completed in trail runners with good profile

FACILITIES

There are no facilities along this trail. There are some restaurants and shops in Skei, not certain about public restrooms availability.

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

I completed Haheimsfjellet hike in August 2024 on Monday. It was sunny, around 17 degrees with strong cold wind in higher elevation. There were not a lot of people, but I suspect it might be busier during weekend.