Ustedalsfjorden loop
The perfect trip if the weather is rough or you want a shorter ans easily accessible ski trip
Cross Country Skiing Easy
- Distance
- 8.9 km
- Ascent
- 305 m
- Descent
- 314 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 763 m
- High Point
- 799 m
- Gradient
- 24˚
Skiing around Ustedalsfjorden, the lake located just west of downtown Geilo, is a great trip for skiers of all ages, especially if the weather is a bit rough up on the mountain tops. Enjoy a ski tour along one side of the lake or conquer the whole trail - all tours will provide great views of Geilo and Ustedalen.
Description
The whole trip around Ustedalsfjorden is approximately 10 km and is very flat the entire way around. There is a shorter trip around Veslefjorden, which is approximately 4,5 km and very suitable for the younger skiers.
Difficulty
Easy
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.