To make it easier for you to choose among the countless options, we recommend our selection of 30 family friendly walks all over Valdres. They are marked, easily accessible and most of them are suitable for baby carriers. Even the smallest feet can accomplish some of the walks by themselves, while others are a little more demanding.
The map shows where in Valdres the hikes are located. Look up the specific hikes in the list below and click for a tour description and a downloadable PDF fact sheet.
Stop by our Tourist Informations for brochures, detailed hiking maps and recommendations.
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Puttekollen (Valdreshornet) 509 masl
Sør-Aurdal
Length: ca. 1,5 km one way Duration: ca. 45−60 min up (from trail head) Elevation gain: ca. 200 meters Suitable for children: high Parking: along the…
Bjørgovarden 1138 masl
Nord-Aurdal
Easy walking (no climbing or scrambling) ascent. Nice and wide view.
Tour description
Length: ca. 7 km one way
Duration: ca. 1,5 hrs…Jutulen 1059 masl
Etnedal
Length: approx. 3.5 km one way Duration: approx. 1 hr. up Elevation gain: approx. 200 meters Suitable for children: from 4-5 yrs. GPS-coordinates…
Skjøld/Bergsfjellet 1577 masl
Vang
Hike onto a high plateau to an abyss with a breathtaking view down into the valley and to Jotunheimen's high peaks.
Length: ca. 4.5 km one way…
Kviteberg 542 masl
Nord-Aurdal
Length: ca. 5 km total Duration: ca. 2-2.5 hrs total Elevation gain: ca. 200 meters Suitable for children: medium−high Parking: Fagernes centre,…
Horntind (Hødntind) 1454 masl
Vang
Relatively easy hike with great view.
Length: approx. 5 km one way Duration: approx. 1.5 hrs. up Elevation gain: 400 meters Suitable for…
Mugnetinden 1739 masl
Øystre Slidre
Moderately demanding walking (no climbing or scrambling) ascent. Highly rewarding view from the summit towards Jotunheimen and Valdres. Tour…
Vardafjell / Dalavardin 989 m.a.s.l.
Etnedal
Tour description Length: approx. 2.5 km one way Duration: approx. 45 min. up Elevation gain: ca. 150 meters Suitable for children: from 4–5 yrs.…
Potholes at Kvitingen hike
Sør-Aurdal
The Potholes near Lake Kvitingen, also called Gjøgerlaugitn, are a truly unique, different kind of nature experience. The hike is family friendly and…
Ørneflag 1243 masl
Sør-Aurdal
Ørneflagg is the southernmost top in Valdres and the highest point in Sør-Aurdal County.
Directions: From the South: Drive on E16 to Nes i Ådal…
Bagnsbergatn - National war memorial
Sør-Aurdal
Welcome to the historical farm Bergatn, which is a National war memorial. Dramatic events took place on this farm in April 1940. Germans who had…
Smørlitoppen 1160 masl
Nord-Aurdal
Length: approx. 2.5 km one way Duration: approx. 1 hr. up Elevation gain: approx. 200 meters Suitable for children: from 4-5 yrs. GPS-coordinates…
Gribbe 1057 masl
Nord-Aurdal
Length: approx. 10.5 km round trip Duration: approx 2.5–3 hrs. Elevation gain: approx. 200 meters Suitable for children: from 7–8 yrs.…
Utsikten 1485 masl / Skjenegge 1607 masl
Vang
Easy but rewarding ascend to the viewpoint "Utsikten" in the south-western part of Jotunheimen. Length: approx. 3 km one way Duration: approx. 1−1.5…
Rundemellen, 1345 masl
Øystre Slidre
Moderate, family friendly walk to the summit of Rundemellen, a well-known landmark that can be seen from many areas of Valdres and offers a…
Beitostølen walking trails
Øystre Slidre
Recommended trails in Beitostølen
A number of trails were created by animals grazing in the hillside at a time when mountain farming still took…
Fønhusstigen along the Kvervilljuvet
Sør-Aurdal
The Kverrvilljuvet is a fascinating gorge of the river Hølera. Length: ca. 2,5 km one way Duration: ca. 1−1,5 hrs up Hight difference: ca. 300…
Makalausfjellet 1099 masl
Sør-Aurdal
Makalaus is a child-friendly, fairly short and easy hike on open mountain terrain on the northern end of a mounain area that stretches south-east of…
The historic Kings Road across Tonsåsen
Etnedal
Historical walk along King's Road over Tonsåsen
Length: ca. 7.5 km Duration: ca. 2,5−3 hrs Elevation gain: ca. 560 meters up Suitable for…
Synet 1137 masl
Nord-Aurdal
From the E16, exit by the Ulnes church and follow the signs to Panoramavegen. After approx. 4.5 km of driving upwards in Hippesbygda, exit to the…
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